Thank you. This is in line with the quote I received.

I am paying $1200 for 42 sq ft next week. $1000-$1,500 plus tile cost is fairly standard for 25 sq ft.

Thanks Suzanne!

Small kitchens still cost a lot of set up and breakdown time. That's why almost everyone has a minimum charge to show up on a job site. If a contractor can schedule you in the morning, and a neighborhood friend in the afternoon, the price can drop slightly because the commute to the other job is not all the way across town. They will still need to set up tools, home protection, and all of that. And break it down, once the job is over.