Kansas Wedding Catering Costs: Lawrence Serving-Format Examples

Food-service quotes should name the serving format before a per-person figure is compared. These are current specialty-service examples from a Lawrence company, not a full-reception catering average or a complete meal quote.

Lawrence price bases by format

A La Cart Charcuterie Co. lists grazing tables from $18 per guest and boards at $16 per guest. It describes the tables as cured meats, artisan cheeses, fruit, and nuts styled on site for weddings and larger celebrations. Individually portioned cups and boxes start at $12 each. Its attended cart is $175 per hour plus $12 per guest, with a two-hour minimum; its attended trailer is $250 per hour plus food, with the cups or boxes selected separately. The business identifies itself as Lawrence-based and serving Lawrence, Topeka, and Kansas City.

These are distinct formats. For example, the cart’s base time charge and per-guest cups are both part of its published structure; the page does not establish that it replaces a plated or buffet dinner. Ask whether a proposed setup is meant for cocktail hour, a full meal, or another course.

Get a complete food-service comparison

Send caterers the guest count, serving time, venue, dietary needs, desired role in the meal, staffing expectation, tables and rentals, delivery/setup, and beverage rules. Ask for portions, guest minimums, service staff, rentals, tax, service charge or gratuity, travel, and the payment schedule. A per-person starting price only becomes a usable total after the provider confirms it applies to your group and menu.

The provider says menu items and pricing are examples subject to seasonal availability and market conditions. These figures were retrieved September 13, 2026; confirm the current menu, terms, and availability directly.