The Registry · Caterers · Detroit, MI
The Freelance Chef
◷ Detroit, MI↗ developmentchef.com
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All-in cost submissions
125
Range: 95 to 155
+90%
Peak season vs off-peak
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
2 couples shared what they paid or were quoted for The Freelance Chef: site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$3,846
Median Spend · By Wedding Month
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$2.7k
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25th Pctl
$3,251
Median
$3,846
75th Pctl
$4,442
Mean
$3,846
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2027 | Sat | 95 | $2,655 | Quote | Spring Saturday |
| May 2027 | Sat | 155 | $5,038 | Quote | Fall Saturday |
Oct 2027 · Sat$2,655
95 guests · Quote
Spring Saturday
May 2027 · Sat$5,038
155 guests · Quote
Fall Saturday
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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