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Dining cost guides
- Tasting Menu Cost Per Person: What to Expect Restaurant tasting menus cost $75 to $350 per person for food, with wine pairings adding $60 to $200 more. Here is what affects the price and what is included.
- Steakhouse Cost Per Person: What to Budget A steakhouse dinner costs $40 to $150 per person before drinks. Upscale chains average $75 to $100. Here is what drives the price and how to avoid bill shock.
- Rehearsal Dinner Cost: What to Budget The average rehearsal dinner costs $2,700 or $55 to $150 per person, per The Knot. Learn what drives the price and how to build a realistic budget.
- Omakase Cost Per Person: What to Budget Omakase costs $80 to $300 per person; top counters reach $500 or more. This guide explains what drives the price, what is included, and how to pick the right tier.
- Michelin Star Restaurant Cost: What to Budget A Michelin-starred restaurant typically costs $100 to $500 or more per person depending on star level and whether you order a tasting menu or a la carte.
- Holiday Party Catering Cost: Office Event Guide Holiday party catering costs $40 to $120 per person with alcohol, or $25 to $65 without. Here is how to budget and what to include in your catering quote request.
- Hibachi Restaurant Cost: Per-Person Price Guide Hibachi at a teppanyaki restaurant costs $20 to $70 per person before drinks. At-home hibachi catering runs $55 to $85 per guest. Here is what you are paying for.
- Graduation Party Catering Cost: What to Budget Graduation party catering costs $15 to $50 per person by format. Here is how to choose between drop-off, food truck, or full-service and build an accurate budget.
- Corporate Catering Cost Per Person: 2026 Guide Corporate catering costs $15 to $100 per person depending on service level and city. This guide breaks down office lunch, meeting, and event catering prices by tier.
- Catering for 50 Guests: Total Cost Breakdown Catering 50 guests costs $1,500 to $6,000 depending on service style. This guide covers buffet, plated, stations, and food truck pricing at the 50-person scale.
- Brunch Catering Cost: Per-Person Price Guide Brunch catering typically costs $20 to $65 per person, 20 to 30 percent less than dinner. Here is what affects the price and how to budget for a daytime event.
- Bartender Hire Cost: Party & Event Pricing Hiring a bartender for a party costs $30 to $90 per hour or $250 to $1,200 as a flat package. Here is what affects the price and what to ask before you book.
- Wedding Catering Cost Per Person: What to Budget Wedding catering costs $85 to $175 per person for food service. Learn what drives the range, what is billed separately, and how to build an accurate budget.
- Private Dining Room Cost and Minimum Spends Explained Private dining rooms rarely charge a flat rental fee -- most require a food-and-beverage minimum of $500 to $10,000+. Learn how minimums work and what to ask.
- How Much Does a Private Chef Cost? Private chef cost ranges from $45 to $150+ per person for a dinner party or $75 to $150 per hour for ongoing meal prep. See what drives price and what is included.
- How Much to Tip at a Restaurant Learn the standard US restaurant tip percentage, how to calculate it fast, and what to tip for takeout, delivery, buffets, and large parties in 2026.
- Food Truck Catering Cost: What to Expect Food truck catering typically costs $15-$35 per person or a $500-$2,500 flat minimum. Learn what drives price, what is included, and how to book smart.
- How Much Does Catering Cost Per Person? Catering costs $25 to $175+ per person depending on service style, menu, and city. Learn what drives the price, what a quote includes, and how to control costs.