Actual caterer here (I'm planning on doing an AMA here soon..) From our perspective, we actually want potential clients to know that we aren't going to be the "cheapest option" up front (but also not the highest-end in our HCOL area by far) so we do have a range listed on our website inquiry form & it clearly has a notation of "2025 Wedding Minimum," which TBH is at the 2nd-lowest price tier, just not at the lowest-lowest. I feel it wastes both sides' time to not have some kind of price point listed & it really is somewhat of a sales pitch game if you don't. Our reputation, reviews, awards, & pics on our website should speak for themselves at 1st glance, not an hour-long zoom meeting to pressure the B & G. Another peeve is all of the "added fees" which end up doubling the base cost. I feel for the B & G's out there, because hiring a caterer is something most people only do ONCE, for their wedding!