Question 1

How much does catering cost per head in Dublin?

Accepted Answer

As a rough guide, finger food and canapes run about €20–30 per head, buffets around €25–40pp, a seated three-course menu roughly €45–70pp, and premium menus from €75pp. These are typical Dublin market rates, and each caterer sets their own price, which you see in full on the listing before you book. The from-price on each card tells you exactly where that caterer starts.

Question 2

How does booking catering on CaterKin work?

Accepted Answer

You browse caterers serving Dublin, pick a package, see the full total for your guest count, and book instantly. The price is shown upfront, so you confirm there and then with no enquiry step. Your payment runs through Stripe and is held until after your event, when the caterer is paid out.

Question 3

Which areas of Dublin do caterers cover?

Accepted Answer

You'll find caterers serving the whole city and county, from the centre and the Docklands out to Ballsbridge, Ranelagh, Rathmines, Clontarf, Dalkey, Howth, Malahide, Swords and beyond. Each listing shows where that caterer travels and any delivery details, so you can confirm they cover your venue before you book. Filter by area to see who serves your part of Dublin.

Question 4

Do I see the price before I book, or do I need to ask?

Accepted Answer

You see the full price first. CaterKin is instant-book, so the total for your guest count is shown before you confirm, with no enquiry step. Pick the package that fits, check the total, and book it in a few taps.

Question 5

What's the difference between drop-off and full-service catering?

Accepted Answer

Drop-off means the caterer delivers the food ready to serve and you handle setup, which suits office lunches and casual parties. Full-service includes staff who set up, serve and tidy on the day, which suits seated dinners and larger celebrations. Each listing states clearly which it is, so you know exactly what's included before booking.

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