Why doesn’t a caterer give prices over the phone?
Caterers want to make sure you get an accurate price, and sometimes that is hard to do without a little research and figuring on their part. When you call a caterer they will ask you relevant questions that will help them plan and price a menu. Then they can email or fax you a proposal. This should only take a day or so and if you are in a rush, most caterers can do it within a few hours.