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A bachelorette party dinner, in four lines
Revelwick estimates per head for a group of about nine.
- Restaurant
- $70 to $110A head for a group dinner with drinks, tax and tip
- Private chef
- About $130A head for a chef cooking and serving at the house
- At the house
- About $25 to $30A head for a cooked meal or a build your own station
- Book by
- 6 to 8 weeksFor a large table on a Saturday night, and agree who pays before anybody sits down
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Bachelorette party dinner ideas at a restaurant
Dining out ideas for a special night with the bride.
A rooftop dinner
A rooftop restaurant or bar with a view, for photos and cocktails at sunset. Read the minimum spend before booking.
A wine bar or tasting dinner
A tasting menu with wine pairings, a classic, elegant option for a bride who loves wine.
A tapas or small plates dinner
Shared plates the whole table can try, which suits a group with different tastes.
One restaurant, one card
A private room or a long table booked early, with one person paying and everyone paying them back the same night.
A bottomless brunch
A long brunch with mimosas instead of a dinner, easier to book and a relaxed way to celebrate.
A dinner and a show
A restaurant near a drag brunch, a comedy club or live music, so the night moves on with no long ride.
A boat dinner
A charter with food brought on or catered, for sunset photos. Check the passenger limit and the food and drink rules.
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Bachelorette dinner ideas at home
Easy options for a dinner party at the house.
A private chef
A professional chef shops, cooks, serves and cleans up, so the guests enjoy the whole experience. See private chef.
A cooking class at the house
A chef teaches the group to make pasta, sushi or tacos, and the class becomes dinner.
A taco or nacho bar
Tortillas, fillings, salsa, guacamole and toppings that guests build themselves.
A pasta or pizza night
Fresh pasta with two sauces, or pizza dough with toppings for everyone to make their own.
A charcuterie and grazing board
Cheese, cured meats, crackers, fresh fruit, olives and dips down the kitchen island.
Everybody cooks
A simple menu the group makes together on the arrival night, with a playlist and drinks.
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Bachelorette dinner party themes
Set the mood with a theme for the table.
A Parisian evening
Cheese, baguettes, champagne, macarons and a black and white dress code.
A garden party
Fresh flowers, a long table outside, salads, rose and string lights.
A coastal dinner
Seafood, citrus, white linen and blue tones for a beach weekend.
An Italian night
Pasta, antipasti, red wine and a checked tablecloth.
A Mexican fiesta
A taco bar, margaritas, papel picado and bright flowers.
A dress-up dinner
Everyone wears white, pink or sparkles, with the bride in a standout outfit.
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Snacks, drinks and desserts
Food and drinks to serve before, during and after dinner.
Snacks and nibbles
Chips and dips, sliders, mini quiches, a veggie tray and popcorn to soak up the drinks.
Signature cocktails
One or two cocktails named after the couple, plus wine, champagne and beer.
Non-alcoholic drinks
A mocktail, sparkling water with fruit and lemonade, so every guest has a good option.
A champagne toast
A bottle for a toast to the bride before dinner.
Desserts
A cake, a donut wall, mini desserts, chocolate covered strawberries or an ice cream sundae bar.
Late night food
Pizza or a breakfast sandwich for after the bars.
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How to plan a bachelorette party dinner
Planning tips for the budget, the booking and the bill.
Set the budget
Agree a per head number with the guests before choosing the restaurant or the chef.
Choose the format for the group
A restaurant for a smaller group, or a chef, a long lunch or a station at the house for a big one.
Book early
Reserve a table for a large group six to eight weeks ahead, and ask about a private room or a set menu.
Ask about dietary needs
Allergies, vegetarian or gluten free guests, and anyone not drinking.
Decide who pays
One card pays, the bill is split evenly including tip, and the bride's share is covered by the group. See who pays for the bachelorette party.
Pick the time
An earlier reservation keeps the whole group together and leaves the evening free.
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Choosing the right bachelorette party dinner
The group, the bride and the budget.
The perfect bachelorette party dinner fits the bride, the group size and the budget. A restaurant with one long table suits a smaller group, while a private chef, a cooking class or a grazing station at the house works for any number of guests and needs no reservation.
Think about the bride
Some brides want a classic, elegant dinner with wine and a special menu. Others would rather have a fun, relaxed night at home in pajamas with a taco bar. Choose the dining experience she would enjoy most.
Keep the bill simple
Agree before the day that one person's card pays, the total is divided evenly including tax and tip, and everyone pays that person back the same night. It keeps the end of the meal easy.
At the house
A build your own station means nothing has to be served at a set time, which helps when guests arrive at different times. For the shopping, see the grocery list, and for something playful on the table, see funny bachelorette food ideas.
Choose the format for the group, then the menu.
The dinner ruleDining
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Bachelorette party dinner ideas, answered
Questions while planning the meal.
What are good bachelorette party dinner ideas?
A rooftop or wine bar dinner, a bottomless brunch, a private chef or cooking class at the house, a taco bar or a themed dinner party.
Match the format to the group size.
How much does a bachelorette party dinner cost?
About $70 to $110 a head at a restaurant, about $130 for a private chef, or about $25 to $30 at the house, as Revelwick estimates.
Check current prices before booking.
How far ahead should we book?
Six to eight weeks for a large table on a Saturday night.
Ask about a private room or set menu.
How do we handle the dinner bill?
One card pays, the bill is split evenly including tip, and everyone pays that person back the same night.
Decide before the day.
Who pays for the bride's dinner?
The guests can split the bride's share between them.
Agree it in advance.
What is a good at-home bachelorette dinner?
A taco bar, a pasta or pizza night, a grazing board, or a private chef.
Stations suit guests arriving at different times.
What should we serve besides dinner?
Snacks, a signature cocktail, a non-alcoholic option, a champagne toast and a dessert.
Plan late night food too.
Is a cooking class a good bachelorette dinner?
Yes, it is an activity and a meal in one booking, at about $95 a head as a Revelwick estimate.
Check the class size before booking.
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What to read next
The chef option priced properly, everything else you could book, and who is paying for what.
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Where this comes from
What the figures on this page are, and what they are not.
What the figures are
Every cost on this page is a Revelwick editorial estimate for a group of about nine. It is a starting point for a budget conversation rather than a quote, so check current prices before you book.
What is ours
The dinner ideas, the themes and the one card rule are Revelwick's editorial suggestions. We do not name restaurants on this page.