How much do wedding caterers cost in Savannah?

In Savannah, GA, a typical plated dinner for 120 runs about $22,400, with a real range of $16,800–$35,840 depending on experience and season.

How far in advance should we book a caterer in Savannah?

For peak Mar–May, Oct–Nov dates, the best Savannah wedding caterers book 9–14 months ahead. Off-season (Jul–Aug, Jan) is more flexible.

Wedding Caterers in Savannah, GA (2026 Guide)

A real guide to booking wedding caterers in Savannah — what couples actually pay (plated dinner for 120 around $22,400), the questions that separate good from great, and how to lock in the right person before peak season sells out.

Typical plated dinner for 120

$22,400+

Peak season

Mar–May, Oct–Nov

Best value months

Jul–Aug, Jan

How much wedding caterers cost in Savannah

In Savannah, Georgia, most couples spending the regional median land between $16,800 and $35,840 for a plated dinner for 120. Peak weekends (Mar–May, Oct–Nov) skew higher; off-season weekends (Jul–Aug, Jan) are where the same talent becomes 15–25% cheaper.

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The styles that book first in Savannah

Savannah wedding caterers mostly work in plated multi-course, family-style, stations aesthetics. Match the style to your venue: Historic and Garden venues photograph completely differently, and the best wedding caterers are honest about which they shoot best.

5 questions to ask every Savannah caterer

What's the all-in per-guest price (food + service + rentals + gratuity + tax)?
Are you exclusive to certain venues — or do we pay a non-preferred fee?
Can we do a real tasting before signing, not just a styled sample?
How do you handle dietary restrictions and kids' meals?
Who's the lead captain on the day, and how many staff per 25 guests?

When to book

For Mar–May, Oct–Nov dates, the best Savannah wedding caterers are usually booked 9–14 months out. Late spring (Apr–May) is peak. Summer is heat-and-humidity territory. If you're inside 6 months, target Jul–Aug, Jan weekends — availability and rates both improve.

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