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How much does pizza catering cost?

Real numbers from our kitchen: about $15–$20 per person, tax included. Here's what drives the price.

Updated October 4, 2026 · The Pizza Bakery, Newport Beach

Price per person by event type

EventGuestsTotal with taxPer person
Office lunch (delivered)15$306.14$20.41
Team or birthday party28$443.66$15.85
Italian feast (delivered)30$591.41$19.71
Big event (delivered)75$1270.13$16.94

Calculated by our catering builder from today's menu prices and 7.75% Newport Beach sales tax.

What catering items cost

ItemServesPrice
16" Large cheese pizza8 slices, ~3$21.95
16" Large pepperoni pizza8 slices, ~3$24.20
16" Large Hanover8 slices, ~3$27.25
14" Gluten-free cheese pizza2–3$17.95
Lasagna, full pan (traditional or vegetarian)20$100.00
Mixed green salad, full pan20–24$60.00
Mixed green salad, deep full pan40$75.00
Sub sandwich platter (10 subs)10$80.00
Garlic knots, 1 lb~6$6.50
Cookies, 1 dozen12$12.00

What makes catering cost more (or less)

  • Specialty pies cost about $5 more than cheese at the large size. Mix them in rather than going all-specialty.
  • Drinks add $2.50 per person. Skip them if your venue has water.
  • Salad is the best value: a deep pan feeds 40 for $75, under $2 a person.
  • Delivery is a flat $15, so it matters less the bigger the group.

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Quick answers

How much does pizza catering cost per person?

At The Pizza Bakery in Newport Beach, plan on roughly $15–$20 per person with tax for pizza catering with sides, before delivery.

Is there a delivery fee for catering?

Our catering delivery is a flat $15 per trip in our local area. Pickup is free.

How can I make pizza catering cheaper?

Order more cheese and one-topping pies, add a deep pan of salad (feeds 40 for $75), and skip canned drinks if you have them on hand.

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