How much does a day-after brunch cost? A 30-guest example (2026)
For example, a wedding-weekend farewell brunch for 30 guests typically costs about $1,850 all-in ($62 per guest), including Extra buffer.
That total is about $0 for the room, $960 for the brunch food, $360 for the coffee / mimosas, $260 for the service charge, $100 for the table flowers, and $170 for Extra buffer.
Extra buffer is spare money on top if something runs over. It is already inside that $1,850. This example is a wedding-weekend farewell brunch. It is not the wedding reception, and it is not the rehearsal dinner.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Room | $0 | 0% |
| Brunch food | $960 | 52% |
| Coffee / mimosas | $360 | 19% |
| Service charge | $260 | 14% |
| Table flowers | $100 | 5% |
| Extra buffer | $170 | 9% |
| All-in | $1,850 | 100% |
Day-after brunch cost calculator
Walkthrough
Room — $0
This example leaves Room at $0. Change it on the calculator if you will spend here.
Brunch food — $960
Brunch food is $960 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Coffee / mimosas — $360
Coffee / mimosas is $360 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Service charge — $260
Service charge is $260 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Table flowers — $100
Table flowers is $100 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Extra buffer — $170
Extra buffer ($170) is spare money on top if something runs over.
All-in vs per guest
People quote both. All-in ($1,850) is money to have on hand for a wedding-weekend farewell brunch. Per guest ($62) 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 brunch food
- 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 30.
- 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.
Day-after brunch cost calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 30-guest day-after brunch cost?
This example is $1,850 all-in for 30 guests ($62 per guest), including Extra buffer. Extra buffer is spare money on top if something runs over. That is a wedding-weekend farewell brunch.
What is included in this $1,850?
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 $1,850 figure here stays this example.
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