How much does a chinese wedding banquet cost? A 150-guest example (2026)
For example, a Chinese wedding banquet for 150 guests typically costs about $22,370 all-in ($149 per guest), including Extra buffer.
That total is about $0 for the banquet room, $10,200 for the banquet tables, $1,200 for the tea / drinks / corkage, $400 for the cake, $1,840 for the service charge, $1,500 for the photography, $800 for the emcee, $500 for the lion dance, $1,200 for the backdrop / decor, $1,800 for the couple attire, $450 for the favors, $450 for the invitations, and $2,030 for Extra buffer.
Extra buffer is spare money on top if something runs over. It is already inside that $22,370. This example is a Chinese wedding banquet. It is not a Western hall wedding, and it is not a small restaurant lunch.
The example in one table
This is one mid-range example for the United States. Shares are rounded; the dollars are the source of truth. Source: Project ROI Calc Standard estimate, United States, 2026.
| Line | Dollars | Share of all-in |
|---|---|---|
| Banquet room | $0 | 0% |
| Banquet tables | $10,200 | 46% |
| Tea / drinks / corkage | $1,200 | 5% |
| Cake | $400 | 2% |
| Service charge | $1,840 | 8% |
| Photography | $1,500 | 7% |
| Emcee | $800 | 4% |
| Lion dance | $500 | 2% |
| Backdrop / decor | $1,200 | 5% |
| Couple attire | $1,800 | 8% |
| Favors | $450 | 2% |
| Invitations | $450 | 2% |
| Extra buffer | $2,030 | 9% |
| All-in | $22,370 | 100% |
Chinese wedding banquet cost calculator
Walkthrough
Banquet room — $0
This example leaves Banquet room at $0. Change it on the calculator if you will spend here.
Banquet tables — $10,200
Banquet tables is $10,200 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Tea / drinks / corkage — $1,200
Tea / drinks / corkage is $1,200 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Cake — $400
Cake is $400 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Service charge — $1,840
Service charge is $1,840 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Photography — $1,500
Photography is $1,500 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Emcee — $800
Emcee is $800 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Lion dance — $500
Lion dance is $500 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Backdrop / decor — $1,200
Backdrop / decor is $1,200 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Couple attire — $1,800
Couple attire is $1,800 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Favors — $450
Favors is $450 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Invitations — $450
Invitations is $450 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Extra buffer — $2,030
Extra buffer ($2,030) is spare money on top if something runs over.
All-in vs per guest
People quote both. All-in ($22,370) is money to have on hand for a Chinese wedding banquet. Per guest ($149) is for comparing catering menus or grocery lists. This page does not add a third “average.”
What would change your number
- A different guest count
- A nicer or simpler banquet tables
- A quote you already have from a vendor
Change those amounts on the calculator — do not add a mental extra percent on top of Extra buffer.
Not in this number
- Guest gifts and the host's outfit
- Travel
- Sales tax if a vendor puts it on the invoice
How to use the calculator
- Enter how many guests you are hosting. This example starts at 150.
- Open a cost row and tap a starting-price button, or type the quote you already have.
- Tap Calculate. The all-in and per-guest figures update together.
Chinese wedding banquet cost calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 150-guest chinese wedding banquet cost?
This example is $22,370 all-in for 150 guests ($149 per guest), including Extra buffer. Extra buffer is spare money on top if something runs over. That is a Chinese wedding banquet.
What is included in this $22,370?
Every line in the table, plus Extra buffer. Items listed under “Not in this number” are left out on purpose.
Do I have to keep Extra buffer?
No. Extra buffer is spare money on top if something runs over. You can lower it or zero it on the calculator. Do not add a mental extra percent on top of it.
What if I invite more guests?
Raise the guest count on the calculator. Food and per-person lines usually move with the list. The $22,370 figure here stays this example.
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