A party organiser asks whether the price per person is visible before the quote, what cancellation costs, whether tableware is included in the price, whether food can be ordered online, and whether diets are shown on the menu. These decide 50 points out of a hundred.
4catering.fi · 4Catering Oy (business ID (Y-tunnus) 2478706-3) is a catering company that operates in municipalities in Pirkanmaa as well as in Helsinki and Oulu.
78.3SCORE
Price is shown before the quote100
Cancellation terms100
Dishes included in the price100
Online order50
Diets100
Basic metrics · 61.6
Digital quality73
Transparency45
Reachability60
AI quality score69
+ The delivery terms include clear cancellation terms: free cancellation no later than 14 days before the booking date, 50% is charged 7-14 days before and 100% of the order less than 7 days before
vantaanpitopalvelu.fi · Vantaan Pitopalvelu Oy (business ID (Y-tunnus) 2497612-0) is a Vantaa-based party and made-to-order catering company whose website has a public catering cost calculator, a product price list and delivery terms.
77.1SCORE
Price is shown before the quote100
Cancellation terms30
Dishes included in the price0
Online order100
Diets100
Basic metrics · 87.0
Digital quality88
Transparency100
Reachability60
AI quality score91
+ The catering cost calculator gives the price per person by event type: party menus 27.60-36.20 euros/person and wedding menus 39.00-44.40 euros/person, in addition to which a separate product price list lists individual products with their prices in euros (for example Kääretortut L 22.00 euros/pc)
www.pitopalveluhupli.fi · Pitopalvelu Hupli is a secondary business name of Lounaspalvelu Oy (business ID (Y-tunnus) 0110996-4); a catering service based in Espoo serving the Helsinki metropolitan area.
72.2SCORE
Price is shown before the quote100
Cancellation terms0
Dishes included in the price100
Online order100
Diets100
Basic metrics · 68.5
Digital quality73
Transparency70
Reachability45
AI quality score82
+ The catering service's price page lists example prices per person by type of event: weddings 56.00-67.00 euros/person, birthdays 49.00-64.00 euros/person and confirmation or graduation parties 51.00-59.00 euros/person
Basic metrics: 68.5, rank 3 · no change
– Cancellation terms: No cancellation term was found on the front page, the price page, the FAQ or the food pick-up page.
www.greenhippocafe.rocks · Catering operations of the Green Hippo restaurant and catering service are run by Green Hippo Catering Oy (business ID (Y-tunnus) 2936503-8, Green Hippo Töölö Oy); the chain has restaurants in Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Tampere.
66.8SCORE
Price is shown before the quote100
Cancellation terms60
Dishes included in the price0
Online order0
Diets100
Basic metrics · 69.3
Digital quality68
Transparency85
Reachability30
AI quality score85
+ The menus show the price per person in euros: breakfast 18 euros/person, porridge buffet 15.50 euros/person, lunch menu 1 22 euros/person and lunch menu 2 35 euros/person, plus a catering starting price of 300 euros
Basic metrics: 69.3, rank 2 · ▼ 2 places
– Ordering online: The online shop sells only gift cards (givito.fi/webshop). Catering is ordered with a form on the catering page; no direct ordering was found.
www.festazannoni.fi · Festa Zannoni general partnership (business ID (Y-tunnus) 2838504-5) is an Italian-style catering and event catering service in the capital region; also operates under the name Festan Cucina.
49.8SCORE
Price is shown before the quote50
Cancellation terms30
Dishes included in the price0
Online order50
Diets50
Basic metrics · 62.3
Digital quality61
Transparency68
Reachability45
AI quality score71
+ In the online shop, individual products have euro prices displayed (for example Power green smoothie 7.50 euros, Superbowls 16.50 euros, cakes 60.00-120.00 euros)
Basic metrics: 62.3, rank 4 · ▼ 1 place
– Tableware included in the price: Whether tableware is included in the price is not stated on the front page, the catering pages, the Buffetkone page or in the delivery terms.
delicatessen.fi · Delicatessen Ravintolapalvelut Oy, business ID (Y-tunnus) 1055839-0, is a Helsinki-based catering and event catering service that serves Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa.
30.0SCORE
Price is shown before the quote0
Cancellation terms0
Dishes included in the price0
Online order0
Diets100
Basic metrics · 50.0
Digital quality60
Transparency35
Reachability45
AI quality score62
+ States clearly that staff, dishes, glasses and tablecloths for events can be obtained through the same service when needed
Basic metrics: 50.0, rank 6 · no change
– Price shown before quote: The menus have no prices on the front page, the catering page or the party menu page; the pages direct you to request a quote.
QUESTIONCan I see the price per guest before I request a quote?
Whether the price per person of a party or catering menu is published on the company's own page.
Price per person or price range public = 100, only a price estimate with a calculator or online shop products = 50, no prices = 0.
20 p
Cancellation terms
QUESTIONDo I know in advance what the cancellation costs?
Does the company state the cancellation time limit and fees on its website.
Tiered times and fees public = 100, one time limit public = 60, condition only for online shop products = 30, not published = 0.
12 p
Dishes included in the price
QUESTIONAre the dishes included in the price or do I pay for them separately?
Does the company state on its page whether tableware is included in the menu price?
Included in the price = 100, for an extra charge = 0.
8 p
Online order
QUESTIONCan I order food from the online shop without a request for quotation?
What can be ordered directly from the company's online shop.
Menu packages = 100, only cakes or small products = 50, quote request only = 0.
5 p
Diets
QUESTIONCan I see from the menu what suits a special diet?
Whether the menus include dietary markings (e.g. G, L, V) or only a mention of dietary consideration.
Markings in menus = 100, mention without markings = 50.
5 p
Basic metrics
Digital quality, transparency, reachability and AI quality score
Basic metrics × 0.5
50 p
Notes
The comparison includes six catering services. For each, the home page, the price or menu pages and the delivery and order terms were read.
Menu prices are not comparable with each other (different content and number of people), so for price we measure only whether the per-guest price is visible before the quotation. Information that the company does not publish gets 0 points for the motive.
The cancellation condition is published by only some of the companies, and most often it applies only to online shop orders.
About this comparison
We scored 6 catering services on 20 metrics: transparency, reachability and data quality. The most important question: can you see the menu and price per person, the minimum order and dietary labelling before you request a quote?
In choosing a caterer, the party organiser's biggest question is price: what the catering costs per person and what the price includes. Some caterers publish the price per person, a catering calculator or a product price list openly, while others give the price only with a quote. This comparison rewards those that openly state the menu, price, minimum order, dietary markings and cancellation terms before you leave your contact details.
What transparency means in this category
Menu and price per person publicly displayed (25), minimum order (number of people or euro amount) stated (15), allergen and special diet labelling stated (15), delivery or pick-up and their charges stated (15), inclusion or price of tableware and serving staff stated (10), order and cancellation terms stated (10), business ID (Y-tunnus) and service area displayed (10)
How to read the comparison correctly: Half of the points come from buyer's questions, i.e. things the buyer finds out before deciding. The other half measures how openly the company publishes its prices, terms and contact details. Clear differences in points indicate a genuine difference: one tells you the price immediately, another only after logging in. Close scores should not be read as a ranking order, because every measurement has a margin of variation. The measurement accuracy and the full calculation formula are open in the methodology.
Customer experience is brought into the assessment separately. We also collect customer feedback and customer experiences about companies through separate surveys. The survey results will be added to the overall assessment later.
Catering prices are often given only in a quote. Some providers nonetheless publish a price per person, a catering calculator or a product price list that gives you an indicative estimate before making contact. We weight price openness most heavily, because it is the biggest pain point for the party's organiser.
Dietary labels and the minimum order are what decide it in practice. Good providers label gluten-free, lactose-free and vegetarian or vegan options on their dishes and state the minimum number of people or amount in euros. The comparison rewards providers that state these openly.
The comparison includes only companies that were operating at the time of measurement. We checked each company's live website and PRH register data in August 2026. Service areas vary from the capital region to Pirkanmaa, which is stated for each one. Aggregator and directory sites are left out of the comparison.
Comparison guide
What to consider in the comparison
The catering price per person varies by event type, menu and number of guests. Among the providers in the comparison, public prices range from about 15 euros to over 60 euros per person, and the price usually falls as the number of guests grows.
Many catering services state the price only in a quote. This does not mean the service is more expensive, but it makes comparison in advance harder. A public price list or catering calculator is the most transparent option from the party organiser's point of view.
Tableware, waiters and transport can be either included in the price or charged separately as additional services. Check beforehand whether they are included in the menu price or invoiced separately, since they can raise the final total significantly.
Special diets and allergies usually have to be notified in advance, typically a few days or a good week before the event. Some operators label gluten-free, lactose-free and vegetarian or vegan options per dish, which makes planning easier.
How Suomen Paras assesses and scores
Every company is measured with the same public formula: half of the points come from buyer's questions and half from basic metrics, which have four pillars: technical quality, transparency, reachability and AI quality score. Ranking cannot be bought, and you can see the origin of each point on the company's profile. Read the full methodology →
Expert tips
Ask for the price per person and ask separately whether dishes, linens, waiting staff and transport are included in the price or billed on top. That way you compare quotes on real total prices.
Check the minimum order. Some providers only serve from a certain number of people or euro amount upwards, and for smaller events the price is given separately by quotation.
Report special diets and allergies in good time and make sure they are noted on the order. Ask whether the portions can be made gluten-free, lactose-free and vegetarian or vegan.
Read the cancellation terms before ordering. The cancellation deadline and the amount charged vary: with some, free cancellation is still possible two working days before, with others only more than a week before the event.
Frequently asked questions
How much does catering cost per person?
The price depends on the occasion, menu and number of guests. For the providers in the comparison, public prices range from about 15 euros to over 60 euros per person. Light coffee or breakfast catering is cheaper, while a plated dinner or an extensive wedding buffet costs more. Some state the price only in a quote.
Are tableware and waiting staff included in the price?
Varies by provider. Some include the tableware in the menu price and the waiter is a separate additional service, while others price both separately, for example euros per person (tableware) and euros per hour (waiter). Always check this in the quotation.
Can you collect the food yourself, or is it brought to the location?
Most let you both collect from a branch and order delivery. Delivery is often available once an order total is exceeded or to a certain area, and a separate delivery fee may be charged. It is worth checking collection times and the delivery area in advance.
How are special diets taken into account?
Special diets and allergies are reported when ordering, typically a few days or a good week before the event. Some providers label dishes as gluten-free, lactose-free and vegetarian or vegan options, which makes it easier to take guests' needs into account.
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