Grazing Table Cost in the SF Bay Area (2026 Prices)
What a grazing table costs in the Bay Area at 25, 50 and 100 guests, with fixed-price tiers, a per-person option and cheese platters from live listings.
TL;DR
Grazing table catering in the San Francisco Bay Area costs $950.00 to $2500.00 as a fixed price across the four South San Francisco flat lay tiers below, which cover 25 to 130 guests. A Berkeley grazing table is priced at $29.00/person for 10 to 300 guests, and smaller cheese and charcuterie platters start at $190.00 fixed price for 6 to 10 guests.
- Odd headcounts or more than 130 guests: the Berkeley grazing table at $29.00/person, 4-hour booking.
- Under 25 guests: platters at $190.00 and $290.00 fixed price, or a 20 to 25 guest party bundle at $465.00 fixed price.
Last updated: September 2026
EIM earns a fee when you book through us. The eight options below are current Events in Minutes catering listings, and every price, group size and duration was checked against each live listing on September 25, 2026.
How much does a grazing table cost for 25, 50 or 100 guests?
In the Bay Area, a grazing table costs $950.00 fixed price for 25 guests, $1400.00 for 50 and $2500.00 for 100 on the South San Francisco flat lay tiers. Berkeley totals are example estimates before tax, fees and gratuity.
- 25 guests: the Flat Lay Cheese and Charcuterie Grazing Table covers 25 to 40 guests for $950.00 fixed price. Berkeley at $29.00/person: $29.00 x 25 = $725.00 (example estimate).
- 50 guests: the Medium Flat Lay Grazing Table covers 40 to 60 for $1400.00 fixed price. Berkeley: $29.00 x 50 = $1,450.00 (example estimate).
- 75 guests: the Large Flat Lay Grazing Table covers 60 to 90 for $1800.00 fixed price. Berkeley: $29.00 x 75 = $2,175.00 (example estimate).
- 100 guests: the Extra Large Flat Lay Grazing Table covers 90 to 130 for $2500.00 fixed price. Berkeley: $29.00 x 100 = $2,900.00 (example estimate).
A fixed tier wins near the top of its range, such as 40 guests on the $950.00 table. Near the bottom, the per-person table can come in lower: at 61 guests, $29.00 x 61 = $1,769.00 (example estimate), against the Large tier's $1800.00 fixed price. Run your headcount through both. For full meals and other formats, compare event catering in the Bay Area or our guide to catering services in San Francisco.
What is the grazing table price per person?
Only the Berkeley grazing table is priced per person, at $29.00/person for 10 to 300 guests; the South San Francisco tables are fixed prices for a guest range. It is also the only grazing table here that scales past 130: for 150 guests, $29.00 x 150 = $4,350.00, an example estimate before tax, fees and gratuity.
Flat lay vs platters: what is the difference?
A flat lay grazing table is built on site across the table surface, while platters arrive ready to serve: the two cheese platters on a single palm platter, and the party bundle as a set of disposable platters. Platters suit a conference room or kitchen island; a flat lay needs a clear table and a setup window. The formats meet at about 25 guests, where the bundle tops out and the smallest flat lay starts.
How much food per person does a grazing table need?
A grazing table served as an appetizer needs less food per guest than a meal. A common rule of thumb is 2 to 3 ounces of cheese and cured meat per guest for a starter and roughly double for a meal; treat that as planning advice, not a vendor promise.
Is setup included in grazing table catering?
Yes for the South San Francisco flat lay tables: each listing names delivery setup and setup in the base price. The platters and party bundle list delivery and setup. The party bundle arrives on disposable platters with nothing to clean up, but no flat lay or per-person listing says who breaks down the table or what happens to leftovers, so ask.
How long can a grazing table sit out?
A grazing table with cheese and cured meats should sit out no more than about 2 hours at room temperature, and about 1 hour above 90°F, according to general USDA food safety guidance for perishable food. The listings show a 1-hour or 4-hour booking, so ask what that window covers.
8 grazing tables and charcuterie platters in the Bay Area
Ordered by guest count, from 6 guests up to 300.
Cheese and Charcuterie Grazing Platter for Midsize Parties
A hand-built platter for 6 to 10 guests: 3 to 4 cheeses, 2 to 3 cured meats, fresh and dried fruit, nuts, honey and crackers on a biodegradable palm platter. Best for: a team meeting, a small shower or a dinner party starter. Watch-out: a platter, not a table display, with a Strict cancellation policy (up to 30 days before).
Book nowAbundant Cheese and Charcuterie Grazing Platter for Groups
The larger platter from the same South San Francisco team: 5 to 6 cheeses and 3 to 4 cured meats for 10 to 15 guests, plus fruit, nuts, honey, crackers and a sweet extra, with delivery and setup listed as included. Best for: an office happy hour or a birthday at home. Watch-out: at 16 guests or more you need a bigger format.
Book nowCheese and Charcuterie Party Bundle for Large Gatherings
Instead of one board, this bundle covers an appetizer table for 20 to 25 guests: a meat and cheese graze platter plus crudite, mini sandwiches and a seasonal salad, delivered day of on disposable platters. Best for: a shower or office lunch that needs more than cheese. Watch-out: it is platters on a table, not a styled flat lay.
Book nowFlat Lay Cheese and Charcuterie Grazing Table for Events
The smallest true grazing table here: cheeses, cured meats, seasonal fruit, baguettes, crackers, honey and fig jam, olives, dried fruit and nuts on wooden planks for 25 to 40 guests. Setup and servers are listed in the base price. Best for: a 30-person party that wants a centerpiece. Watch-out: portions are appetizer-sized, not a meal.
Book nowMedium Flat Lay Grazing Table for Cheese and Charcuterie
The 40 to 60 guest tier of the same flat lay, styled on wooden planks, with delivery setup, servers and setup in the base price. Best for: a 50-person office party. Watch-out: orders are placed ahead of the event date, so ask when your final headcount is due, and the card photo shows sliders alongside the cheese, so confirm the menu.
Book nowLarge Flat Lay Grazing Table for Weddings and Parties
The 60 to 90 guest tier of the same flat lay, styled on wooden planks on site in appetizer portions. Best for: a wedding cocktail hour or a company celebration of about 75. Watch-out: ask the vendor how long a table the build needs before you book a venue.
Book nowExtra Large Flat Lay Grazing Table for Big Celebrations
The top tier of the South San Francisco flat lay series, for 90 to 130 guests in appetizer portions, with servers and setup listed as included. Best for: a large reception or an all-hands mixer near 100 people. Watch-out: a Strict cancellation policy (up to 30 days before), and the card photo shows a brunch-style build while the listed menu is cheese and charcuterie, so confirm the menu.
Book nowGrazing Table Catering with Artisan Boards for Celebrations
A Berkeley studio builds a flat lay spread edge to edge on your own table: artisan cheeses and charcuterie, fruit cut into bloom shapes, crackers, and food-safe florals and greenery, for 10 to 300 guests with a 4-hour booking. Best for: an odd headcount or a group above 130. Watch-out: the total rises with every guest, and the listing does not name dietary options.
Book nowCompare grazing table prices by guest count
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| Activity | Location | Duration | Group | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese and Charcuterie Grazing Platter for Midsize Parties | Travels to You | 1 hour | 6–10 guests | $190.00 fixed price |
| Abundant Cheese and Charcuterie Grazing Platter for Groups | Travels to You | 1 hour | 10–15 guests | $290.00 fixed price |
| Cheese and Charcuterie Party Bundle for Large Gatherings | Travels to You | 1 hour | 20–25 guests | $465.00 fixed price |
| Flat Lay Cheese and Charcuterie Grazing Table for Events | Travels to You | 1 hour | 25–40 guests | $950.00 fixed price |
| Medium Flat Lay Grazing Table for Cheese and Charcuterie | Travels to You | 1 hour | 40–60 guests | $1400.00 fixed price |
| Large Flat Lay Grazing Table for Weddings and Parties | Travels to You | 1 hour | 60–90 guests | $1800.00 fixed price |
| Extra Large Flat Lay Grazing Table for Big Celebrations | Travels to You | 1 hour | 90–130 guests | $2500.00 fixed price |
| Grazing Table Catering with Artisan Boards for Celebrations | Travels to You | 4 hours | 10–300 guests | $29.00/person |
Which grazing table fits which event
Under 16 people, a platter is enough for a team meeting or office happy hour. For a shower that runs through lunch, the party bundle adds sandwiches, crudite and salad for 20 to 25. For 16 to 19 guests, choose between the $465.00 fixed price bundle for 20 to 25 or the Berkeley table at $29.00/person (for example, $29.00 x 18 = $522.00, an example estimate).
Hidden costs to budget for
Leave room for sales tax, any service fee shown at checkout and an optional tip, plus a rental table long enough for the build, plates and napkins, and your venue's rules on outside catering.
How we chose these options
We kept eight Events in Minutes catering listings in the Bay Area covering 6 to 300 guests: seven fixed-price options from one South San Francisco team and one per-person option from a Berkeley studio. The $190.00 to $2500.00 range covers only those seven fixed-price listings. Every detail comes from the listing text, checked against each live listing on September 25, 2026. We left out a nibble box and a 4 to 6 guest platter.
Planning tips for booking a grazing table
Book the venue table and the grazing tier together: in one request, confirm the surface length your tier needs and the deadline for your final headcount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do grazing table prices include servers?
On Events in Minutes, the four South San Francisco flat lay tables list servers, setup and delivery setup in the base price, with no extra charge at checkout. The platters and the party bundle list delivery and setup, but no servers. The Berkeley per-person table does not list servers, so ask whether staff stay on site during the 4-hour booking.
Can I get a charcuterie board delivered in San Francisco?
Yes, as a platter rather than a full table: the South San Francisco team behind the $190.00 and $290.00 fixed price cheese and charcuterie platters lists delivery and setup, and its party bundle for 20 to 25 guests is delivered day of on disposable platters. The listings travel to you but do not name a delivery area, so confirm your San Francisco address when you request a date.
How far ahead should I book a grazing table?
As general advice, book 3 to 4 weeks ahead for a party, and more for a wedding or a Saturday in peak season. Every listing in this guide is request to book with a Strict cancellation policy (up to 30 days before), so read the terms and avoid a date that may still move.
Can a grazing table replace dinner?
Not at the South San Francisco tables' listed portions: those flat lay tables are described as appetizer portions, so plan them for a cocktail hour, shower or open house. The Berkeley per-person listing names appetizers and main course among its included items, so ask that studio how to size a spread that stands in for a meal. Otherwise, order the next tier up, add the party bundle's sandwiches and salad, or pair the table with a separate caterer.
Are there vegetarian options for a grazing table?
The South San Francisco listings in this guide name vegetarian as a dietary capability, and seasonal fruit, cheeses, bread, jam, olives and nuts are already on the ingredient list. The Berkeley listing does not state dietary options. For vegan, gluten-free or nut-free guests, ask the vendor before booking whether they can set aside a separate labeled section.