How much does a filipino debut cost? A 80-guest example (2026)
For example, a Filipino debut (18th birthday) reception for 80 guests typically costs about $11,430 all-in ($143 per guest), including Extra buffer.
That total is about $1,600 for the banquet hall, $3,600 for the dinner, $560 for the soft bar, $750 for the service charge, $320 for the cake, $1,400 for the DJ, $350 for the emcee / host, $450 for the cotillion choreographer, $720 for the photography, $140 for the 18 roses, $400 for the table decor, $100 for the invitations, and $1,040 for Extra buffer.
Extra buffer is spare money on top if something runs over. It is already inside that $11,430. This example is a Filipino debut (18th birthday) reception. It is not a sweet 16, and it is not a quinceañera.
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 hall | $1,600 | 14% |
| Dinner | $3,600 | 31% |
| Soft bar | $560 | 5% |
| Service charge | $750 | 7% |
| Cake | $320 | 3% |
| DJ | $1,400 | 12% |
| Emcee / host | $350 | 3% |
| Cotillion choreographer | $450 | 4% |
| Photography | $720 | 6% |
| 18 roses | $140 | 1% |
| Table decor | $400 | 3% |
| Invitations | $100 | 1% |
| Extra buffer | $1,040 | 9% |
| All-in | $11,430 | 100% |
Filipino debut cost calculator
Walkthrough
Banquet hall — $1,600
Banquet hall is $1,600 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Dinner — $3,600
Dinner is $3,600 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Soft bar — $560
Soft bar is $560 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Service charge — $750
Service charge is $750 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Cake — $320
Cake is $320 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
DJ — $1,400
DJ is $1,400 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Emcee / host — $350
Emcee / host is $350 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Cotillion choreographer — $450
Cotillion choreographer is $450 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Photography — $720
Photography is $720 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
18 roses — $140
18 roses is $140 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Table decor — $400
Table decor is $400 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Invitations — $100
Invitations is $100 in this example. Change it on the calculator if your quote is different.
Extra buffer — $1,040
Extra buffer ($1,040) is spare money on top if something runs over.
All-in vs per guest
People quote both. All-in ($11,430) is money to have on hand for a Filipino debut (18th birthday) reception. Per guest ($143) 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 dinner
- 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 80.
- 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.
Filipino debut cost calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 80-guest filipino debut cost?
This example is $11,430 all-in for 80 guests ($143 per guest), including Extra buffer. Extra buffer is spare money on top if something runs over. That is a Filipino debut (18th birthday) reception.
What is included in this $11,430?
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 $11,430 figure here stays this example.
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