Catering quote calculator
Get a realistic range for what catering costs in Delhi NCR: pick the number of guests, a menu tier and extras like service staff or live counters. Useful for families planning an event and for caterers sanity-checking a quote.
₹77,250 to ₹1,26,000
Market ranges for Delhi NCR in 2026, excluding venue and GST. Caterers: build real quotes like this in minutes with Catering Estimator.
Send this to Contract360How to use it
Set the number of guests.
Choose a menu tier, from basic veg to luxury multi-cuisine.
Tick the extras you need. The total and per-plate range update live.
What a plate costs in NCR
In 2026, a decent veg buffet with starters, two mains and dessert runs ₹450 to ₹700 a plate from a mid-range caterer in Noida or Delhi. Non-veg and live counters push it to ₹800 to ₹1,400. Five-star hotel catering starts around ₹2,500. Service staff, crockery, tenting and GST at 18% come on top.
How caterers actually quote
Per plate for the menu, plus fixed lines for staff, equipment, transport and live counters, with a minimum guest count. The quote changes every time the family adds a dish, which is why a spreadsheet gets messy by the third revision.
For caterers
If you write more than a few quotes a week, Catering Estimator builds them from your own menu and rates, produces a PDF, and tracks approvals on a shared link.
Common questions
Are these actual prices?
They are market ranges for Delhi NCR in 2026, not a quote from any caterer.
Does it include the venue?
No. Venue, decor and GST are separate.
What is the minimum order?
Most caterers set a minimum of 50 to 100 plates for weddings.
I am a caterer. Can I use this for clients?
Better: use Catering Estimator with your own menu and rates. This tool is a rough guide for families.
Need the full version?
Caterers and planners: Catering Estimator turns your menu and rates into a PDF quote in minutes, with a live link the client approves on their phone.