2026 Price Guide
How Much Does Catering Cost in Lebanon?
By Chef Mirna Saad · Updated 1 November 2026
At Gourmet Saad in Fanar, event and wedding packages start from $25 per person, a tanjara serving 4–5 starts from $20, and baked trays cost $15–25. Most Lebanese caterers do not publish prices and quote per person on request, so the exact cost depends on your menu, guest count and service style.
What does Gourmet Saad charge for catering?
Gourmet Saad publishes "from" prices for every format, from a single tanjara to a per-person event package. The table below is the 2026 price list for home-cooked Lebanese food cooked in Fanar by Chef Mirna Saad, who has run the kitchen since 2012. Every order gets an itemised quote on WhatsApp, including delivery for your area.
| Format | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tanjara (stews and home dishes) | Serves 4–5 | from $20 ($20–35 by dish) |
| Baked trays (e.g. kibbeh bil saniyeh, lasagna) | Serves 3–5 | $15–25 per tray |
| Items by the dozen (sambousek, kibbeh) | 12 pieces | $5–15 per dozen |
| Individual portions (e.g. fattoush) | 1 person | around $8 |
| Event and wedding packages | Per guest | from $25 per person |
| Weekly Family Plan | 3–6 tanjaras a week | from $60 / week |
Prices in USD. Delivery depends on the area (Fanar, Metn, Beirut, Jounieh). An itemised quote is sent on WhatsApp before you confirm; payment is arranged individually on WhatsApp. See the full menu with dish prices →
What changes the price of catering?
Seven things move a catering quote in Lebanon: how many guests, which dishes, how the food is served, whether staff are needed, where the event is, when it is, and how much notice the kitchen gets. Delivered trays for a family lunch and a served wedding buffet for the same number of people can be priced very differently.
Guest count
More guests spread fixed costs such as setup and staff, but increase food and equipment.
Menu choice
Meat-heavy dishes, hand-rolled items like warak arish and kibbeh, and more courses cost more than simple stews and salads.
Service style
Delivered trays are the simplest. A buffet with chafing dishes, or plated service, adds equipment and labour.
Staff and service
Waiters, buffet attendants, setup and clean-up are priced separately by most caterers.
Location
Distance from the kitchen and access to the venue affect delivery and setup.
Date and season
Summer weddings, Christmas, Easter and Ramadan are the busiest periods.
Lead time
Last-minute orders limit the menu; booking early gives you more choice.
Home-style caterer vs large catering company vs restaurant: which fits?
A home-style caterer suits family gatherings, office lunches and medium events where home taste matters. A large catering company suits big weddings that need full staff, equipment and plated service. A restaurant suits guests who can come to it, or simple takeaway. Choose by event size and service needed, then compare quotes.
| Type | Food style | Best for | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home-style caterer | Lebanese home dishes, stews, trays | Family events, office lunches, small and medium celebrations | Per tray or per person; some publish prices |
| Large catering company | Wide menus, plated and live stations | Large weddings and corporate events with full staff | Usually per person, on request |
| Restaurant | The restaurant's own menu | Dinners at the restaurant, takeaway | Set menus or à la carte |
How do you get an accurate catering quote?
Give the caterer five facts in your first message: the date, the area, the number of guests, the service style and any dietary needs. With those, a kitchen can send a real itemised quote instead of a vague range, and you can compare offers on the same basis.
- Date and time of the event, and whether it is flexible.
- Area: town and venue or home address.
- Guests: an approximate number, including children.
- Service style: delivered trays, buffet, or served.
- Dietary needs: vegetarian, fasting (Lent), allergies, low salt.
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