Cost guide
How much does asian wedding catering cost?
Asian wedding catering costs £25 to £60 per head outside London for a buffet or served menu with starters, mains and desserts, and £40 to £80 in London. Live stations such as chaat, dosa or a tandoor are usually priced as extras. Check whether the quote includes VAT, which adds 20 percent.
Typical prices
Ranges, not quotes. A quote depends on your room.
| Work | Typical UK price |
|---|---|
| Buffet menu, outside London, per head | £25 to £45 |
| Served menu with starters and desserts, outside London | £40 to £60 |
| Full menu in London, per head | £40 to £80 |
| Mehndi or sangeet evening, per head | £20 to £40 |
| VAT on a VAT-registered caterer's quote | 20 percent extra |
Ask for the price per head at your real guest numbers, whether it includes VAT, staff and crockery, and what the venue charges for kitchen use. Those four together are usually the difference between two quotes.
What moves the price
- Guest numbers. Asian weddings are often large, and the price per head is set for a given number.
- Menu. Vegetarian menus are often cheaper than those with meat or fish; lamb and seafood dishes cost more.
- Live stations and extras. Each station, a late-night snack or a chai service adds to the base price.
- Service style. Served at the table costs more in staff than a buffet.
- London and VAT. The same menu costs more in London, and a VAT-registered caterer adds 20 percent.
Who quotes for it
15 of the 2,162 caterers listed on this site take on asian wedding catering.
Where they are: Cardiff (1), Coventry (1), Gillingham (1), Llanelli (1), Luton (1).
Questions about asian wedding catering
How far in advance should I book an Asian wedding caterer?
A year or more for peak summer and popular dates, often at the same time as the venue. Tastings are usually arranged a few months before the wedding.
Do Asian wedding caterers cover mehndi and sangeet nights?
Most do, and many offer a package across all the wedding events. Smaller events such as a mehndi at home are often priced lower per head than the reception.