Standard Catering Packages & AV

What’s Included? 

After the side meeting request form is completed you’ll have 2 hours of meeting planning support from ConferenceDirect. The cost of each meeting request is a non-refundable $300 USD. It includes:

  • Review AV and Food & Beverage selection  

  • Developing a preliminary budget 

  • Up to two revisions of menu/setup/AV 

  • Submitting AV and Food & Beverage orders to the appropriate contacts  

  • 1 (one) 28 inch x 44 inch foam board professionally printed sign outside of each meeting room, with an easel. Printed single side only

 

Food, Beverage and AV Costs Billed by Hotel 

Food, Beverage, and AV, and other service costs are not included. If you choose to add food, beverages and/or audio-visual requests to your meeting, all special services will be billed directly from the hotel. 

Graphic design and photography services are also available for an additional cost.

 

All side meeting requestors bringing in additional materials or giveaways, must dispose of their own trash. If needing trash disposal, please note the current fees apply:

Advanced Rate (confirmed prior to arrival)  $24.00 per hour, per person
Show Rate (confirmed onsite) $29.00 per hour, per person

 

2026 MANDALAY BAY MENU RANGES FOR BUDGETING

The pricing below includes the lowest to highest cost menu pricing for 2025 for each type of event, with service charges (25%) and taxes (8.75%) added.  Please use these ranges to ensure proper budgeting for your event. 

*The rates below reflect a 3% adjustment to account for the average annual increase in food and beverage costs. Menus for 2026 are not yet available, and final pricing will be based on the confirmed 2026 menu items and costs.

 

BREAKFAST           COST
Average Continental Breakfast        $52.50 per person
(Does not include any hot items includes coffee and tea service)  
               
Average Full Breakfast                  
(Can include hot items and includes coffee and tea service)   $80.00 per person
               
AVERAGE BREAKS            
Sodas/Bottled Water**         $9.65 per item
Coffee/Tea by the Gallon          $151.70 per gallon (15-20 cups)
2 Gallon minimum order if not included with meal      
               
Individual Snacks**          

$9.65 per item 
(Chips, pretzels, nuts, granola bars)        

 

BAKERY ITEMS

Cookies, brownies, breakfast pastries

             $17.20 per item

 

LUNCH

             COST
Average Lunch            
Buffet of the Day           $89.70 per person
(includes hot buffet mains and coffee and tea service)    
               
Buffet non-meal of the day          $93.80 per person
(includes hot buffet mains and coffee and tea service)    
               
Boxed Lunch           $82.75 per person
(does not include beverages)          

 

Plated Lunch

             $89.70 per person

(salad, entree, and dessert)

DINNER

             COST
Average Dinner  Plated         $158.60 per person
(includes coffee and tea service)         
               
Average Dinner Buffet         $213.75 per person
(includes coffee and tea service)         
               
RECEPTION           COST
Hors 'de vours by the piece           $20.70 per piece
(minimum of 50 pieces, can be hand passed)          
               
Food Stations           $41.40 per person
(may incur additional attendant fee)        
               
Beer (domestic)**           $12.45 per item
               
Beer (imported)**           $13.80 per item
               
Wine**             $20.70 per item
               
Full Bar Package (1 hr)         $45.50 per person
               
Full Bar Package (2 hr)         $59.30 per person
               
Attendant Fee (1 per 200 guests)       $387.80
               
Bartender Fee (1 per 100 guests)       $387.80

 

 ** All beverages can be charged on consumption (total based on quantity consumed)       

 

Notes: 

  • Groups under 15 persons will have modified menus. 
  • Cash bar minimum $1200.00 *note alcoholic drinks will be more expensive with a cash bar option*
  • Please provide your dietary requirements prior to submitting final menus to the hotel *Specialty menus may incur additional charges*
  • Kosher and Halal meals along with other special dietary needs can be accommodated for an additional fee (please request as needed)
  • Swapping items from current menu selections, will be at the discretion of the chef
  • Suggested bartender and attendant numbers should be considered 1 to every 100 guests. 
  • Final menu selections are due to the hotel 30 days prior to arrival
  • Final guarantees (number of attendees) due to the hotel 72 hours prior to arrival
  • Pop up events requested onsite or less than 1 week prior to arrival are subject to additional fees

 

2026 MANDALAY BAY CATERING MENU
You can select any menu item from the attached 2025 Mandalay Catering Menu. Please note that pricing on the menu does not include the additional 25% service fee, nor the 8.375% sales tax.  Final budgets will be based on the 2026 menus and pricing. 

 

Price List

Click here to download the price list

A la Carte Price List 

Please use the list below for budgeting purposes. ConferenceDirect will provide you with a quote based on your A la Carte selections and will add labor and taxes.