Catering Cost Calculator

Get a detailed estimate of your event’s catering cost.

* This tool provides an estimate. Actual costs may vary.

Step 1: Enter Event Details

Example: 100

Example: 20

Example: 10 (Enter 0 if not applicable)

Example: 500 (e.g., rentals, staffing)

Example: 15%

Example: 8%

How It Works:
The calculator computes the cost using the following formulas:
\( \text{Subtotal} = (\text{Guests} \times (\text{Food Cost} + \text{Beverage Cost})) + \text{Fixed Costs} \)
\( \text{Service Charge} = \text{Subtotal} \times \frac{\text{Service Charge \%}}{100} \)
\( \text{Tax} = (\text{Subtotal} + \text{Service Charge}) \times \frac{\text{Tax Rate \%}}{100} \)
\( \text{Total Cost} = \text{Subtotal} + \text{Service Charge} + \text{Tax} \)
\( \text{Cost per Guest} = \frac{\text{Total Cost}}{\text{Guests}} \)

Designed for event planners and catering businesses to easily estimate costs.