Catering Quantity Calculator
Estimate how much food and drink you need for your event based on guest count, meal type, and number of courses.
Inputs
Results
Meat / Protein
50 lbs
Side Dishes75 lbs
Appetizer Pieces500
Dessert Portions100
Drinks Estimate300
Non-Alcoholic Drinks100
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the Number of Guests you expect to attend.
- Select the Meal Type — Buffet, Plated Dinner, or Cocktail/Heavy Appetizers — to set per-person portions.
- Choose the Number of Courses to be served (e.g., appetizer, main, dessert = 3).
- Review the highlighted Meat / Protein output in lbs, then check Side Dishes, Appetizer Pieces, and Dessert Portions.
- Use the Drinks Estimate and Non-Alcoholic Drinks figures alongside the Alcohol Calculator for a complete beverage plan.
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