Fictional worked example
Worked example: a 50-guest catering quote
A fictional buffet quote separating per-guest food from staffing, transport, rentals, and contribution.
Food at $7 × 50$350
Staffing$160
Transport and rentals$90
Total cost$600
Target contribution margin25%
Illustrative net quote$800
These values are invented solely to demonstrate the formula. They are not market benchmarks, operating advice, or observed data.