This guide explains typical corporate catering pricing, including office catering costs per person across Sifted’s eight markets.
Price Ranges
The average price range is $14 – $19 plus sales tax per person per day for a fully managed recurring meal program. Price is determined by employee size, frequency of meals and service lines selected.
Across the county, Sifted clients currently pay between $14 and $48 per person. The final price depends on your city, team size, meal frequency, meal period, and any additional food stations or services.
Typical pricing by city
| Market | Typical price per person |
|---|---|
| Atlanta | $14–$19 |
| Austin | $14–$25 |
| Denver | $15–$23 |
| Salt Lake City | $14–$25 |
| Chicago | $18–$28 |
| Seattle | $19–$30 |
| San Francisco | $20–$43 |
| New York | $22–$36 |
These ranges are intended for early planning. Optional additions can bring the total price to as much as $48 per person.
What is included?
A standard program includes:
- Menus developed by Sifted
- Food cooked in our local kitchens
- Delivery, setup, and cleanup
- Daily food donation
- An analytics dashboard
- Dedicated account management
Sifted can typically design and launch a new program within two to four weeks.
What changes the price?
The largest pricing factors are:
- Location: Food, labor, and operating costs vary by city.
- Number of employees
- Frequency: Daily, 2-3 x/week, 4-5x/week.
- Meal period: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack programs have different requirements.
- Additional options: Salad bars, soups, sandwiches, grab-and-go food, coffee, and snacks can increase the per-person price.
For example, a Chicago company seeking lunch three days a week for 150 employees would typically plan for $18–$28 per person, plus sales tax, depending on the final program design.
Sifted also offers a Food donation reporting. Eligible businesses may use this documentation when calculating a charitable food-donation deduction with their tax advisor.
Get a more specific estimate
Share your office location, employee count, preferred meal schedule, and any additional services you are considering. Sifted can then recommend a program and provide a more precise price range.
Sifted can typically design and launch a new program within two to four weeks.
Related resources
Office Catering Models: Side-by-side Comparison Chart
Feeding Culture: Complete Guide to Office Catering
Lunch Money: Understanding the Funding Structures
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