Probably up to $500, but I don’t do this for a living, just zooming and guessing for fun. Looks delicious!!
BudderedBread on
$400
Icussr on
An easy way to determine what’s fair is this:
Cost of materials plus 30%, plus $30/hour for your time
Let’s say everything on the board cost you $100, and it took you 2 hours to assemble– that’s going to be $190 ($130 for the cost of materials and $60 for labor).
$30/hour is generally considered a decent living wage in most places. If you live in a HCOL area, you made need to up that rate. Cost of materials plus 30% is also fairly standard in many businesses. I’ve seen it written into contracts for major companies.
Anything you get over your living wage plus cost of materials with the 30% upcharge is just good business practice. Don’t let anyone tell you it’s greedy.
Nazty__ on
What did you charge? My bet goes to undercharging, people pay an arm and a leg for these things, they’re an absolute luxury, and this one looks fabulous.
uprightsalmon on
$300 +. Do those light house things keep bugs away?
Hereibe on
1. Location? (Market rates vary wildly depending on where you are)
2. Client level of input? (Aka how much of your time will be admin back and forth)
3. Transportation costs? (How far are you delivering? Are you using federal gas reimbursement rates? If not you should. Are there tolls in your way?)
4. How much is homemade vs. bought? I’m seeing lots of baked goods, sauces, and other finnicky items that would take you time to make yourself.
5. Cost of disposables? (I’m seeing the parfait containers, tongs, and bamboo forks. Can’t tell if the tongs are single use though)
6. Clean up? (When are you expected to return for your items? Can you go home in the meantime or is the distance too far?)
7. What happens if one of your boards/bowls/etc gets damaged? (Are you making enough profit to account for that or will you be requiring the client pay for replacement? If so is that in your contract?)
8. Price of base materials
9. Time it takes to set up & break down
Basically when calculating cost you need to make sure you’re not screwing yourself.
mweisbro on
What did it cost? How long did it take you to shop chop and set up? Is there more for replacement?
Bree9ine9 on
This looks so delicious, I’d take all of those sliced peaches off of whatever they’re sitting on and I wouldn’t even care if I got dirty looks they look so perfect. No idea about price though, looks expensive. 🤷🏻♀️
rawlsballs on
At least $350 in the Midwest. Beautiful work!
No-Farm-5113 on
Guys, I definitely undercharged by these comments 😅 I’m in Oregon if that helps. I just started so I’m still new to the price process so I’m definitely taking notes from everyone!
EmotionalRegulation on
How much did it cost you and how long did it take?
PacificCastaway on
$500, including dispensible tongs, small plates, and small napkins.
ronansgram on
This is stunning! Lots of talent and time.
PinkyGurl2002 on
$500
saintceciliax on
$500
jmashhh on
$300
Flat-Programmer6044 on
That’s really lovely! I really appreciate the multi level serving great idea
Alternative-Push9074 on
$450-$550 (SoCal)
mbemelon on
I paid 1000$ CAD for a something similar. This included all setup and cleanup.
Iamplayingsims on
Wow!! I’m looking for a cocktail hour caterer for my wedding and they charge $35/person. That’s how they determine price. It’s the same with two different charcuterie board caterers. So for 60 guests I was quoted $2,100!!!!!! For a grazing table. Very expensive
Inevitable-Fox-6901 on
I’m in Canada and it wouldn’t surprise me to pay $500-$700 for this. It’s very beautiful. Well done 👏🏼
brookelburton on
Purchased 1/3 of this for $300 before.
Direct-Bake-5425 on
$500
Squatcher4life on
I’m in Oregon and we did one of these for a baby shower and it was $500. Very similar to this, but I doubt ours had as much homemade stuff as you listed in a comment. Nice job!
Ok_Breadfruit80 on
I live in Houston Texas, I would pay 500$ including tip
hinky-as-hell on
Around $400 in my area.
This is gorgeous!
cupcakerica on
I’m in Los Angeles and this is at least $600.
ReindeerUpper4230 on
This is beautiful! I’m in NYC suburbs and this would be $500-$600 easily.
LebronsHairline on
I got a very similar one for $250-300 and that was a good deal. Dallas TX
goboinouterspace on
I would charge $500-700 for this.
Ashamed-Climate-8005 on
At least $500- most places would charge upwards of $700 for this! (SoCal)
Corgiotter1 on
Amazing charcuterie!
dennasworld on
I charge $16 to $27 a person depending on if the grazing table is an appetizer or if this is the only thing being served, so main meal. Plus tax, service fee of $35 an hour, and gratuity of 15% of food portion only. If this is a business, you have to include all of these so you don’t lose your butt. Check out the book “graze”. It has so much good information on portion sizing of all ingredients, good tips on set up, and lots and lots of different themed ideas. I have been doing grazing boards and tables for 15 years in my catering business and she’s pretty right on imo.
onecongratulattepls on
I would not be surprised to pay $500-$1k for this, depending on the area. Especially if these items are homemade and not just bought and assembled. Please don’t undersell yourself and your work. This is exquisite and you deserve to be well compensated for your efforts!
lars2you on
Im going to save this picture, it’s gorgeous. Definitely over $600 in my area. I would love to try to recreate a mini version of this. Well done OP.
Island_Slut69 on
I showed my hubby and he said, “Oh I’d pay $2000 easy for that”
And we’re huge Charcuterie fans so take that for what you will. ❤️
immunogoblin1 on
This is actually kind of intimidating. How do you know what to pair with what?
mynameisn0nurbznis on
Babe I would gladly write you a check for $899 and call it a day. Gorgeous 🥰
Significant-Pie5367 on
I think it looks nice but I don’t love that the pastries are touching cheese and cucumbers! Is there a better way to group the pastries together? And then maybe adding a few more tongs/small servers and putting them into the food they’re intended for? Overall great work!
No-Farm-5113 on
The most asked question lol. I charged $140 for this 😅
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Probably up to $500, but I don’t do this for a living, just zooming and guessing for fun. Looks delicious!!
$400
An easy way to determine what’s fair is this:
Cost of materials plus 30%, plus $30/hour for your time
Let’s say everything on the board cost you $100, and it took you 2 hours to assemble– that’s going to be $190 ($130 for the cost of materials and $60 for labor).
$30/hour is generally considered a decent living wage in most places. If you live in a HCOL area, you made need to up that rate. Cost of materials plus 30% is also fairly standard in many businesses. I’ve seen it written into contracts for major companies.
Anything you get over your living wage plus cost of materials with the 30% upcharge is just good business practice. Don’t let anyone tell you it’s greedy.
What did you charge? My bet goes to undercharging, people pay an arm and a leg for these things, they’re an absolute luxury, and this one looks fabulous.
$300 +. Do those light house things keep bugs away?
1. Location? (Market rates vary wildly depending on where you are)
2. Client level of input? (Aka how much of your time will be admin back and forth)
3. Transportation costs? (How far are you delivering? Are you using federal gas reimbursement rates? If not you should. Are there tolls in your way?)
4. How much is homemade vs. bought? I’m seeing lots of baked goods, sauces, and other finnicky items that would take you time to make yourself.
5. Cost of disposables? (I’m seeing the parfait containers, tongs, and bamboo forks. Can’t tell if the tongs are single use though)
6. Clean up? (When are you expected to return for your items? Can you go home in the meantime or is the distance too far?)
7. What happens if one of your boards/bowls/etc gets damaged? (Are you making enough profit to account for that or will you be requiring the client pay for replacement? If so is that in your contract?)
8. Price of base materials
9. Time it takes to set up & break down
Basically when calculating cost you need to make sure you’re not screwing yourself.
What did it cost? How long did it take you to shop chop and set up? Is there more for replacement?
This looks so delicious, I’d take all of those sliced peaches off of whatever they’re sitting on and I wouldn’t even care if I got dirty looks they look so perfect. No idea about price though, looks expensive. 🤷🏻♀️
At least $350 in the Midwest. Beautiful work!
Guys, I definitely undercharged by these comments 😅 I’m in Oregon if that helps. I just started so I’m still new to the price process so I’m definitely taking notes from everyone!
How much did it cost you and how long did it take?
$500, including dispensible tongs, small plates, and small napkins.
This is stunning! Lots of talent and time.
$500
$500
$300
That’s really lovely! I really appreciate the multi level serving great idea
$450-$550 (SoCal)
I paid 1000$ CAD for a something similar. This included all setup and cleanup.
Wow!! I’m looking for a cocktail hour caterer for my wedding and they charge $35/person. That’s how they determine price. It’s the same with two different charcuterie board caterers. So for 60 guests I was quoted $2,100!!!!!! For a grazing table. Very expensive
I’m in Canada and it wouldn’t surprise me to pay $500-$700 for this. It’s very beautiful. Well done 👏🏼
Purchased 1/3 of this for $300 before.
$500
I’m in Oregon and we did one of these for a baby shower and it was $500. Very similar to this, but I doubt ours had as much homemade stuff as you listed in a comment. Nice job!
I live in Houston Texas, I would pay 500$ including tip
Around $400 in my area.
This is gorgeous!
I’m in Los Angeles and this is at least $600.
This is beautiful! I’m in NYC suburbs and this would be $500-$600 easily.
I got a very similar one for $250-300 and that was a good deal. Dallas TX
I would charge $500-700 for this.
At least $500- most places would charge upwards of $700 for this! (SoCal)
Amazing charcuterie!
I charge $16 to $27 a person depending on if the grazing table is an appetizer or if this is the only thing being served, so main meal. Plus tax, service fee of $35 an hour, and gratuity of 15% of food portion only. If this is a business, you have to include all of these so you don’t lose your butt. Check out the book “graze”. It has so much good information on portion sizing of all ingredients, good tips on set up, and lots and lots of different themed ideas. I have been doing grazing boards and tables for 15 years in my catering business and she’s pretty right on imo.
I would not be surprised to pay $500-$1k for this, depending on the area. Especially if these items are homemade and not just bought and assembled. Please don’t undersell yourself and your work. This is exquisite and you deserve to be well compensated for your efforts!
Im going to save this picture, it’s gorgeous. Definitely over $600 in my area. I would love to try to recreate a mini version of this. Well done OP.
I showed my hubby and he said, “Oh I’d pay $2000 easy for that”
And we’re huge Charcuterie fans so take that for what you will. ❤️
This is actually kind of intimidating. How do you know what to pair with what?
Babe I would gladly write you a check for $899 and call it a day. Gorgeous 🥰
I think it looks nice but I don’t love that the pastries are touching cheese and cucumbers! Is there a better way to group the pastries together? And then maybe adding a few more tongs/small servers and putting them into the food they’re intended for? Overall great work!
The most asked question lol. I charged $140 for this 😅