Find the Caterer That Feeds Everyone
Caterers, food trucks, BBQ and restaurants that cater across the U.S. Honest listings, no paid rankings, and free cost and portion tools.
What Is catering.broker?
catering.broker is a free U.S. directory of 3,185 caterers, food trucks, BBQ caterers and restaurants that cater, from OpenStreetMap. Every business is listed free and in the same way: no paid rankings and no sold leads. Free tools estimate catering cost, show how much food to order and compare quotes.
Catering Cost Calculator
Guests and service style in; food, staff, service charge and tax out, low to high.
Free ToolFood Quantity Calculator
How much meat, sides, appetizers, drinks and ice to order. Printable.
Free ToolCompare Catering Quotes
Line up three quotes with every fee. Save, print or share.
Every Way to Feed a Crowd
Full-Service Caterers
Dedicated catering companies: menus, cooking, delivery, staff and setup for parties, weddings and business events.
Food Trucks
Food trucks, trailers and carts that can park and serve at private parties, offices, weddings and festivals.
Restaurants That Cater
Local restaurants, delis and cafes that offer catering trays, drop-off orders or full catering.
BBQ Catering
Barbecue caterers and smokehouses: brisket, pulled pork, ribs and chicken by the pound or per guest, with sides.
Wedding & Event Catering
Caterers that specialize in weddings, banquets, galas and large celebrations, often with full staff and bar.
Dessert Catering
Bakeries, dessert bars, ice cream and crepe carts that cater sweets for parties and events.
Bar & Coffee Catering
Mobile bars, bartending services, espresso carts and drink trucks for events.
Catering Guides
How Much Does Catering Cost Per Person?
Planning price ranges for drop-off, buffet, family-style, plated and food truck catering, plus the fees that push the total up and how to compare quotes.
How Much Does a Food Truck Cost for an Event?
How food trucks price private events (minimums, per-guest packages, guest-paid service), how many trucks you need, and what to check before you book.
How Much Food Do You Need Per Person?
Rules of thumb for protein, sides, appetizers, desserts and drinks per guest, with adjustments for kids, long events and buffets. Try the free food quantity calculator.
How Far Ahead Should You Book a Caterer?
How far in advance to book caterers, food trucks and restaurant catering for weddings, parties, holidays and office events, with a printable planning checklist.
Do You Tip Caterers When There Is a Service Charge?
The difference between a catering service charge and a gratuity, common tipping amounts for servers, bartenders and delivery drivers, and what to ask before you sign.
Buffet, Plated, Family-Style or Stations?
Compare catering service styles by cost, staff, food quantity, guest experience and timing, and pick the right one for your event and budget.
Wedding Caterers, Plus Every Other Vendor
See wedding and event caterers and the wedding catering cost guide here. For venues, photographers, florists and cakes, visit our sister site ido.broker.
Caterers by State
- California 389
- New York 388
- Oregon 286
- New Jersey 266
- Texas 208
- Florida 122
- Washington 121
- Pennsylvania 112
- North Carolina 95
- Colorado 90
- Virginia 75
- Ohio 70
- Georgia 58
- Maryland 58
- Michigan 55
- Illinois 53
- Arizona 47
- South Carolina 46
- Wisconsin 46
- Hawaii 43
- Indiana 43
- Tennessee 43
- Massachusetts 38
- Arkansas 32
- Minnesota 31
- Connecticut 28
- Missouri 28
- Kentucky 26
- Louisiana 26
- Utah 26
- Oklahoma 25
- Alabama 18
- Iowa 17
- Kansas 16
- District of Columbia 15
- Nebraska 15
- New Mexico 15
- Idaho 13
- Vermont 12
- Montana 11
- Mississippi 9
- New Hampshire 9
- Nevada 8
- North Dakota 8
- Puerto Rico 8
- Alaska 7
- Maine 7
- South Dakota 7
- Rhode Island 6
- West Virginia 6
- Delaware 3
- Wyoming 1
Questions
How do I find a caterer near me?
Type a city, state, ZIP code or business name above, or tap "Use my location". Each city page lets you filter by full-service caterers, food trucks, restaurants that cater, BBQ, dessert and bar catering.
How much does catering cost per person?
As a planning range, drop-off trays run about $15–$30 per guest, a buffet about $30–$60 and a plated dinner about $50–$110 for food, before staff, service charge and tax. Our free cost calculator lets you plug in your own numbers.
How far ahead should I book a caterer?
About 2–6 months ahead for most parties and business events, 8–12 months for peak-season weddings, 1–4 months for food trucks and 2–14 days for drop-off trays from a restaurant.
Do caterers pay to be listed or ranked here?
No. Every listing is free and comes from OpenStreetMap, the open map anyone can edit. Nobody can pay for a higher position, and we never sell your contact details: you contact caterers directly.