The Registry · Caterers · Arlington, VA
Design Cuisine
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All-in cost submissions
100
Range: 100 to 100
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All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
2 couples shared what they paid or were quoted for Design Cuisine: site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$29,750
Median Spend · By Wedding Month
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$29.8k
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Jan '27
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Apr '27
25th Pctl
$29,125
Median
$29,750
75th Pctl
$30,375
Mean
$29,750
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2027 | Sat | 100 | $31,000 | Quote | Ceiling: Premier wedding package starting at $310/pp x 100 (same inclusions, elevated menu). Source: emailed Canva deck p.4, read via Playwright. NOTE: both tiers are "starting at" minimums; true ceiling unknown - human to confirm final per-person with vendor. |
| Mar 2027 | Sat | 100 | $28,500 | Quote | Floor: Signature wedding package starting at $285/pp x 100 (4 passed hors, 2-course plated dinner, 1-tier cake, 4-hr open house bar, all staff, signature china/flatware/glassware/linens/chivari chairs included). Source: emailed Canva deck (canva.com/design/DAGecr956Qg) p.3, read via Playwright. NOTE: "starting at" floor; final could be higher. |
Coming with more data
As submission counts grow, we’ll break this down into line-item ranges (site fee vs. ceremony surcharge vs. required add-ons) plus seasonal and day-of-week adjustments.
What’s included
Food preparation, service staff, china, glassware, flatware, and tasting fees as quoted.
What’s not
Bar service, alcohol, rentals beyond the standard package, gratuity, and any venue F&B-minimum surcharges.
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