What's the Cheapest Way to Feed 100 Wedding Guests?

Feeding 100 people well does not have to mean a huge bill. The biggest savings come from choosing the right service style, not from buying cheaper ingredients.

Choose a service style that needs fewer staff

Plated, multi-course service needs the most people and the most kitchen space. Buffets, food stations and street-food formats need less, and that saving passes through to your quote.

Pick one hero dish and do it properly

A single well-cooked centrepiece usually beats a long menu of average options. For 100 guests, popular and cost-effective choices include:

• Log-fired pizza: fast to serve and easy for mixed tastes and dietary needs.
• Hog roast: one large joint feeds a crowd, served with sides and rolls.
• Charcoal BBQ: flexible, familiar and quick to serve in volume.

Where to save, and where not to

• Save on the number of courses and on fussy plating.
• Save by using the caterer's own equipment instead of hiring extras.
• Do not skimp on allergen information. Every dish should be clearly labelled.
• Do not skimp on insurance or hygiene certificates.
• Do not leave the evening short of food. A late-night option is worth budgeting for.

A worked example

At around £12 per person, 100 guests comes to roughly £1,200 for a relaxed, all-inclusive wedding package. That is a guide only, as the final figure depends on menu, venue and date.

Tell us your date and numbers and we will quote a fixed price, with nothing added later.