“How much will it cost to feed 25 people?” is the first question every event planner asks. The honest answer: it depends on how much variety you want — but Italian catering is one of the best values per head. Here’s a straightforward breakdown for catering 25 guests in Alpharetta.
The quick answer
For a full meal with pasta, salad, and dessert, plan on roughly $9–$24 per person depending on the package and how many courses you include. For 25 people that works out to about $215 to $580 for a complete catered spread — often less per head than fast-casual when you factor in the sides and dessert.
Package pricing for 25 (real numbers)
- La Festa Italiana — $530 for 25 (~$21/person): one pasta, one salad, and dessert, with garlic rolls. The simplest crowd-pleaser.
- Celebration Package — $580 for 25 (~$23/person): adds an entrée (chicken or eggplant) on top of pasta, salad, and dessert. Best for a fuller meal.
- Italian Classic — $425 for 20 (~$21/person): pasta, pizza, and salad — scale up for 25.
Build it cheaper by the tray
On a tighter budget? Order à la carte and mix-and-match:
- Pasta tray (serves 25): $187 — about $7.50/person for a hearty main.
- Add a salad, garlic knots ($20+), and a dessert tray (mini cannolis $30+, tiramisu $40+) to round it out.
- Add 2-liter sodas ($6 each) or gallon tea/lemonade ($10) for drinks.
A pasta tray + salad + garlic knots + dessert + drinks for 25 can land well under the package price if you keep it to one main.
What affects the final cost
- Number of courses — adding an entrée (Celebration package) is the biggest jump.
- Premium items — seafood and specialty entrées cost more than classic pasta.
- Delivery — there may be a delivery fee depending on distance; ask when you order.
- Drinks & dessert — easy add-ons that make a spread feel complete.
How to get the best value
Pick one substantial main (a pasta tray or a package), one salad, garlic rolls, and one dessert — that combination feeds 25 generously without over-ordering. And order a little ahead so we can prep efficiently.
Want an exact quote for your headcount and date? Call (770) 475-0369 or request a catering quote — we’ll build a spread that fits your group and your budget.