how much do wedding receptions cost per person
1 The average wedding caterer cost, including food and food service, drinks and drink service and cake and cake cutting fees is $12,790, according to The Bridal Association of America, which treats these as three separate categories.2  The average number of guests is 150, so it works out to about $85 per person. An inexpensive catering choice might be a private room at a Chinese, barbecue or other casual restaurant, without alcohol, which can cost as little as $20 per person. 2  Many restaurants charge a small room rental fee and do not charge for use of plates, glasses and flatware.