How much should I pay for a buffet?
Type of Catering Service The type of catering you choose impacts the price significantly: Buffet Catering: £10 – £25 per person. Plated (Sit-Down) Catering: £30 – £80 per person. Canapé & Finger Food Catering: £8 – £20 per person. Horizons, the food service experts, explain that whilst food prices are rising slower than inflation the average cost of a 3 course meal across all sectors is now £28. And the standard of food you can expect for this price? Average, as the survey suggests.