Calculate how much food and drink you need for your party. Adjust for meal type, duration, and dietary requirements.
Food Quantities
Drinks
🥗 Buffet golden rule: People eat more at buffets than sit-down meals — the variety and self-service nature encourages more grazing. Add 10–15% extra if you're serving buffet style.
🍷 Drink calculator tip: These estimates assume moderate consumption. For celebrations (New Year's, weddings), increase alcohol by 25–30%. Always have plenty of non-alcoholic options — at least 1 non-alcoholic drink per guest per hour.
❄️ Food safety: Hot food should be kept above 63°C; cold food below 5°C. Don't leave buffet food out for more than 2 hours at room temperature (1 hour in warm weather).