Chennai wedding venue price index, 2026
Real per-plate prices across 775 field-verified venues in Chennai — segmented by locality and venue type. Percentiles, ranges, and what they mean for your wedding budget. Updated monthly.
Citywide per-plate distribution
Across 775 active Chennai venues, the per-plate range (veg) spans:
By locality (top 15 by venue count)
Each locality\'s average per-plate, computed across field-verified venues in Chennai:
| Locality | Venues | Veg avg | Non-veg avg | Veg range | Browse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T Nagar | 37 | ₹781 | — | ₹300 – ₹2,000 | View 37 venues → |
| Kolathur | 25 | ₹356 | — | ₹200 – ₹600 | View 25 venues → |
| Ambattur | 25 | ₹381 | — | ₹150 – ₹750 | View 25 venues → |
| Mylapore | 21 | ₹467 | — | ₹300 – ₹1,350 | View 21 venues → |
| Egmore | 21 | ₹725 | — | ₹350 – ₹1,800 | View 21 venues → |
| Chromepet | 20 | ₹431 | — | ₹350 – ₹550 | View 20 venues → |
| Vadapalani | 20 | ₹712 | — | ₹350 – ₹1,500 | View 20 venues → |
| Pallavaram | 19 | ₹450 | — | ₹300 – ₹700 | View 19 venues → |
| Anna Nagar | 19 | ₹459 | — | ₹250 – ₹700 | View 19 venues → |
| Madipakkam | 16 | ₹339 | — | ₹300 – ₹500 | View 16 venues → |
| Perambur | 16 | ₹325 | — | ₹200 – ₹500 | View 16 venues → |
| Mambalam | 13 | ₹510 | — | ₹350 – ₹800 | View 13 venues → |
| Nungambakkam | 13 | ₹680 | — | ₹400 – ₹1,600 | View 13 venues → |
| Porur | 13 | ₹513 | — | ₹250 – ₹800 | View 13 venues → |
| Tambaram | 12 | ₹360 | — | ₹250 – ₹550 | View 12 venues → |
By venue type
Per-plate averages by venue type in Chennai:
| Type | Count | Veg avg | Non-veg avg | Veg range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banquet Hall | 762 | ₹576 | — | ₹150 – ₹2,800 |
| Resort | 11 | ₹1,283 | — | ₹400 – ₹3,500 |
What these prices include — and what they don\'t
Per-plate prices listed cover the base catering rate. They typically do not include:
- 18% GST + 5-10% service charge (mandatory)
- Hall hire (waived above catering minimums — typically 150-300 plates)
- Decoration / mandap / floral installation (₹50,000-5,00,000+)
- AV (sound, projector, lighting beyond basic ambient)
- Overtime past closing (₹15,000-1,00,000/hour)
Always confirm the all-inclusive final per-plate before signing. See our hidden-charges checklist →
Methodology
This index is compiled from BanquetHub\'s concierge field visits, venue-partner submissions, public listing cross-checks, and customer enquiry feedback. We exclude venues with no verified pricing. Per-plate values are the brochure rate — actual final pricing may vary with day-of-week, season, menu choices, and guest count.
Updated monthly. Last refresh: .
How to use this for your wedding budget
- Estimate realistic attendance: invite list × 0.85 (Indian wedding norm)
- Pick a target percentile based on your budget feel (median, premium, etc.)
- Multiply: e.g. 250 guests × ₹500 (median) = ₹125,000 base catering
- Add 30-40% for the non-catering line items (decor, AV, hall hire if applicable, GST)
- Total all-in budget: typically 1.4× base catering
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