Catering for 50 People in Southern California

What feeding a group of 25, 50, or 100 people looks like, with every menu priced per guest.

From 15 per guest

Tuscan chicken catered by Braun's Catering Company
Sandwich bags catered by Braun's Catering Company

What It Costs

From 15 per guest

Food is priced per guest. Breakfast menus start at 15 per guest, sandwiches and boxed lunches are 15, and hot lunch and dinner menus start at 25. The service level you choose is quoted with your event.

Price per guest

Continental Breakfast
from 16 per guest
Gourmet Sandwiches & Boxed Lunches
from 15 per guest
Creamy Lemon Herb Chardonnay Chicken
from 25 per guest
Hawaiian Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken
from 25 per guest
Skewers & Handheld Bites
most items 3 to 8 per guest
Guest count
food is priced per guest
Service level
quoted with your event
Service Levels

Service for a Group

Every level works with any menu. The larger the group, the more it helps to have the buffet set up or staffed.

  1. Free Pickup

    Pick up any menu from our kitchen, ready to serve.

    • Every food and dessert item available
    • No service charge
  2. Delivery & Drop-Off

    We bring the food to your event and you take it from there.

    • Food delivery
    • No setup, service, plates, or serveware
  3. Professional Buffet Service

    A staffed buffet that we set up, serve, and clean up.

    • Full buffet set up with professional chafing dishes and serveware
    • Tables and linens for the buffet
    • Choice of 3 drinks
    • 2-hour staffed service, with up to 3 servers included
    • Upgraded disposable tableware and plateware
    • Full cleanup and packaging of remaining food

The service level you choose is quoted with your event. More about our catering services

By Group Size

What Feeding 25, 50, or 100 People Looks Like

Three sizes of group, and the menus that suit each.

About 25 people

A team lunch or a family party. Sandwiches and boxed lunches, a breakfast spread, or one hot dinner menu, dropped off or set up as a disposable buffet.

Office and corporate catering

About 50 people

A company meeting, a birthday, or a graduation party. A hot dinner menu such as the Chardonnay Chicken or the Hawaiian Teriyaki, with a few appetizers to start.

Graduation party catering

About 100 people

A wedding, a company event, or a large family celebration. Grilled tri-tip or fish can be added to any menu as a 50/50 split with the menu's protein, and charcuterie boards or skewers carry the first hour.

Wedding catering
Portions

How Much Food a Group Needs

You give us the headcount, and the food is sized to it.

A full meal for every guest

Every dinner menu is a full meal for each guest: an entree with sides, and on most menus a salad and bread. Boxed lunches come with a side salad or pasta, chips, and mandarin oranges.

Appetizers with the meal

Most appetizers run 3 to 8 per guest. Add a few before the meal and we build them into one quote.

When the count is not final

Give us your best estimate. Food is priced per guest, and we will go over the number with you when we confirm the details.

Service

Service Is Quoted with Your Event

The food is the per-guest menu price. How much help you want on the day, from pickup to a staffed buffet, is quoted with your event.

Staff for a larger group

For a staffed buffet, plan on one server per 25 guests.

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From Groups We Have Fed

Rated 5.0 ★ on Google · 200+ Reviews

Breakfast office catered by Braun's Catering Company

“Braun’s Catering was able to provide amazing breakfast burritos, fresh fruit & assortment of beverages for 50+ people…”

Jeremy R. · Company Breakfast · September 2025
Classic Breakfast catering spread

“I ordered the Classic Breakfast for 60 people for a birthday brunch, and Kiara responded quickly to my requests… Kiara setup the catered food and then took the time to help setting up/plating food brought by guests.”

Cyndi B. · Birthday Brunch · January 2025
Rice vegetables catered by Braun's Catering Company

“We had them cater for our engagement party for 80 people and everything came out wonderful! Kiara was so sweet and made everything so easy.”

Mara M. · Engagement Party · May 2025

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Tell us the date, the number of guests, and the menu you have in mind. A real person replies within 2 business hours (8AM to 9PM).

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  3. You get a personalized quote, usually within 24 hours.

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Questions

Questions About Catering for 50 People

How much does catering for 50 people cost?

Food is priced per guest: breakfast menus start at 15, sandwiches and boxed lunches are 15, and hot lunch and dinner menus start at 25 per guest. The service level is quoted with your event, so send us the date and headcount for an exact quote.

How much food should we order for 50 people?

Order for your headcount. Food is priced per guest, and every dinner menu is a full meal for each guest: an entree with sides, and on most menus a salad and bread.

Which menu works best for a large group?

A hot menu such as the Chardonnay Chicken, the dinner we are asked for most, or sandwiches and boxed lunches for a working lunch. Grilled tri-tip or fish can be added to any menu as a 50/50 split with the menu's protein.

Do you cater for 100 people or more?

Yes, from intimate gatherings to hundreds of guests. For a staffed buffet, plan on one server per 25 guests; the service level is quoted with your event.

What if our headcount changes?

Give us your best estimate. Food is priced per guest, and we will go over the number with you when we confirm the details.

Can you feed the vegetarians in the group?

Yes. Our menus can be built with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Tell us what your guests need in the quote form and we will plan the menu around it. See our vegetarian and vegan menus.

Do you bring plates and utensils?

It depends on the service level. Delivery and drop-off is food only, with no plates or serveware. The disposable buffet set up includes disposable chafing dishes, plates, napkins, and utensils. The professional buffet service includes professional chafing dishes and upgraded disposable tableware.

Where do you deliver?

Across the Inland Empire and the rest of Southern California. We cater across Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, and San Diego counties.
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