Wedding

Learn how to select a wedding caterer in the Bay Area: checklist, tasting tips, questions to ask, and red flags from a caterer with 14 years of weddings.

How far in advance to book a caterer for a wedding: 9 to 12 months for peak Bay Area dates. Full month-by-month timeline, plus what to do if you’re late.

25 wedding catering menu ideas tested across hundreds of Bay Area weddings: passed appetizers, stations, mains, and late-night bites guests actually eat.

Buffet style catering for a wedding saves $25+ per person, but it fails at certain venues and timelines. An honest guide from 14 years of Bay Area weddings.

Micro wedding catering for 20 to 50 guests: real Bay Area costs, menu formats from plated dinners to backyard feasts, and the budget math nobody explains.

Wedding catering in the Bay Area runs $85 to $165 per person in 2026. Full cost breakdown, sample budgets at 50/100/150 guests, and where couples overspend.