THE CATERING RACE : The Bottom Line

What does it cost to hire a top caterer in this town? We surveyed some of the best to find out their minimum party fee.

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Along Came Mary

5265 W. Pico Blvd.

Los Angeles

(213) 931-9082

Minimum: $1,400

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Ambrosia

1717 Stewart St.

Santa Monica

(310) 453-7007

Minimum: $1,000

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Rococo

6734 Valjean Ave.

Van Nuys

(818) 909-0990

Minimum: $1,000

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Somerset

8982 National Blvd.

Los Angeles

(310) 204-4000

Minimum: $1,400

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Someone’s in the Kitchen

5973 Reseda Blvd.

Tarzana

(818) 343-5151

Minimum: $1,000

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Gai Klass Catering

10335 W. Jefferson Blvd.

Culver City

(310) 559-6777

Minimum: $500

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La Cuisine

2869 S. Robertson Blvd.

Los Angeles

(310) 837-8445

Minimum: $500

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Good Gracious!

5714 1/2 W. Pico Blvd.

Los Angeles

(213) 934-8225

Minimum: $1,000

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L.A. Caterworks

5120 W. Goldleaf Circle

Suite 380

Los Angeles

(213) 298-6167

Minimum: $500