Cost for reception...

[MsDisney23]

I am planning on having a party in Aug. to celebrate my 5th. birthday of my transplant. It will be just like a wedding reception. What is the average cost per person for a sit down dinner? I went to a place yesterday and well I think I was being over charged.. The lady told me $65.00 pp.. The most expensive item I picked was $32.00 for the entree' . I know they have to pay for extra staff, linen's etc. So she then dropped the price down to $50.00 pp. Is this the normal price range. I also have to add that this is an upscale restaraunt with a wine celler that I am looking at booking. TIA

 

[mjkacmom]

Are you having open bar? Around here, something like that costs $100+ a head. Our 20th reunion was at a local hotel, crappy buffet, $125 a head.

 

[MsDisney23]

Yes open bar, but that will be a billed alone.

 

[RadioNate]

I think $50 a head is a BARGIN. $65 isn't too shabby either. I think I paid $104pp for my wedding 10 years ago (included the bar price.)

The wedding hall I worked at in HS (15 years ago) charged $45 a head back then and it was a run of the mill place. NOT upscale at all.

I'm sure it varies regionally. Why not contact another similar place and ask for a quote.

 

[JessicaR]

I think those prices sound great. I couldnt book anything around here in that range for a fine restaurant. Thats terrific they came down $15 a head! I would grab it but maybe you can price shop for something similar in your area to compare.

Hope you have a great party and celebration.

 

[jel0511]

I am planning on having a party in Aug. to celebrate my 5th. birthday of my transplant. It will be just like a wedding reception. What is the average cost per person for a sit down dinner? I went to a place yesterday and well I think I was being over charged.. The lady told me $65.00 pp.. The most expensive item I picked was $32.00 for the entree' . I know they have to pay for extra staff, linen's etc. So she then dropped the price down to $50.00 pp. Is this the normal price range. I also have to add that this is an upscale restaraunt with a wine celler that I am looking at booking. TIA

Was anything else included, like appetizers, salad and dessert? If so, that's a GREAT price and I'd snatch it up.

 

[MsDisney23]

Was anything else included, like appetizers, salad and dessert? If so, that's a GREAT price and I'd snatch it up.

that included one big appetizer.... antipasto rustico... I will bring a sheet cake. The antipasto will be displayed on a hugh wooden serving tray.

5:00 pm cocktail hour

6:00 pm sit for dinner start serving salad

6:30 main dinner

7:45 desset

8:00 guest speakers and entertainers

9 to 11 party time.. dancing and drinks.

That totals 6 hours for the wine cellar!

 

[a1tinkfans]

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!!!



I am paying 25.99/head for a BBQ (burgers and dogs and chicken and ribs with salads and watermelon) no drinks, this weekend as a surprise party for grandma for 50 people....Totally worth NOT having to do the cooking, they come set up, cook and serve
We get to eat and RELAX for a change!!! (grandma is a burger Junkie, truly!)
If we did the sit down thing for a lunch locally it would have been atleast 50 a person but that included soda and wine,,,,,so we're HAPPY with what we got...

OH, for our party we're paying and providing all the drinks....well, that'll ADD right up but looking forward to grandmas face AND a few drinks!!!