How Much Does Breakfast Catering Cost in Atlanta? Real Prices, No Guessing
If you're planning an office breakfast or a morning event, the first question is always the same: what's this going to cost per person? Most articles answer with a vague range. We won't. Here are real numbers — including ours.
The short answer
Across the catering industry, breakfast catering averages around $17 per person (based on CaterCow's analysis of corporate catering orders). But that average hides a huge spread: a continental-style bagel spread can run under $5 per person, while a hot breakfast buffet with eggs, meat, and potatoes lands closer to $15–$25.
At Yaba's Bagels in Dunwoody, our breakfast catering starts at $3.50 per person for bagels by the dozen, buffet style. Here's how the full menu breaks down.
Our real breakfast catering prices
These are our actual prices — the same ones on our catering menu:
Bagels by the dozen, buffet style: $3.50 per person
Breakfast sandwiches: $8.00 per person
Dozen bagels with two schmears: $42 (serves about 12 — that's $3.50 per person)
Bagels + baked goods combo: $72 (serves about 12 — $6.00 per person)
Fresh fruit platter: $97 (serves about 10)
Seasonal Fruit Bowl: $69
Mediterranean Spread: $69 (serves about 12)
Smoked salmon platter: $179 (serves about 24 — $7.46 per person)
Individually wrapped breakfast sandwiches: from $12 each (5-sandwich minimum)
For reference, our individual breakfast sandwiches run $4.00 (The Jamhattan) to $16.00 (lox with cream cheese), with most egg sandwiches between $8 and $13.
What a real order looks like: 10, 20, and 50 people
Morning meeting, 10 people — the budget play:
A dozen bagels with two schmears ($42) plus a Seasonal Fruit Bowl ($69) = $111, or about $11 per person. Add coffee and you're still well under the $17 industry average.
Team breakfast, 20 people — the crowd-pleaser:
Two dozen-bagel-and-schmear sets ($84) + a fresh fruit platter ($97) = $181, or about $9 per person. Everyone eats well, nobody's stuck with a sad muffin.
All-hands, 50 people — breakfast sandwiches:
50 breakfast sandwiches at $8.00 per person = $400. Individually wrapped, no setup, no mess. Or go buffet-style with bagels at $3.50 per person ($175) and add two fruit platters ($194) for a $369 spread that feeds everyone for $7.38 per person.
What drives the price up or down
Service style. Drop-off buffet (bagels, platters) is the cheapest way to feed a group. Individually wrapped items cost more per person but save you setup and cleanup.
Protein. Egg-and-cheese keeps things affordable. Adding lox, pastrami, or steak moves the per-person number up — our smoked salmon platter is the premium play at about $7.46 per person.
Add-ons. Fruit, drinks (Coke $2.75, Snapple $3.50), and sweets add up. Build your base first, then layer extras.
Headcount accuracy. Order for the number you actually expect. Our platters serve 10–24, so it's easy to scale without overspending.
How to keep breakfast catering under $10 per person
CaterCow's own data backs this up: bagel platters, pastries, and baked goods are among the cheapest breakfast catering options — saving 10% or more per person versus hot breakfast spreads. The formula is simple: bagels + schmear + fruit. It's filling, it sits out fine during a meeting, and it accommodates vegetarians without a second order.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a minimum order?
Individually wrapped breakfast sandwiches require a minimum of 5. Sharing platters serve about 10–24 guests each — no minimum beyond that.
How far in advance should I order?
The fresh fruit platter needs 24-hour notice. For everything else, order as early as you can, especially for large groups.
Do you deliver?
We cater throughout Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Doraville, Roswell, Alpharetta, and the greater Atlanta area. Order through CaterCow or request a quote on our catering page.
Can you handle dietary restrictions?
Yes — we offer halal options (including halal turkey bacon and turkey sausage), vegetarian spreads like hummus, and plenty of dairy-free fruit options. Just mention it when ordering.
Planning a morning meeting? See our full catering menu and request a quote. Or read what to order for 10, 20, or 50 people and where we deliver around Atlanta.
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