08/11/2026
What does corporate catering actually cost in Silicon Valley?"
We got asked enough times that we just published the numbers. All of them. ๐ฐ
The honest version:
โ Bay Area lunch catering averages $20โ21 per person in 2026
โ Simple drop-off runs $12โ20/head, recurring programs $15โ30, and full kitchen management $30โ60+
โ The quote is never the invoice: delivery fees ($55โ85), 18โ22% service charges, and tax stack on top
โ Our budgeting shortcut: (headcount ร per-person rate) ร 1.25 = what you'll actually pay
โ Recurring programs cut per-head cost 10โ20% vs. ad hoc ordering...volume and predictability do the work
No "contact us for pricing" games. Just the guide we wish every vendor published:
๐ https://svcccatering.com/2026/01/how-much-does-corporate-catering-cost-in-silicon-valley-2026-pricing-guide/
Budgeting H2 food spend? The math is already done for you. And when you're ready for a real number for your headcount: svcccatering.com/request-a-quote