Party Food Calculator
Plan how many appetizers to make for a party. Enter how many guests come, how long the party lasts, and how many bites each guest eats in an hour.
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How it works
Multiply the guests by the hours and by the pieces per guest per hour. Round up to a whole number of pieces.
Two pieces an hour is a common planning figure. A party with a full meal needs less, and a party where guests arrive hungry needs more, so adjust the number.
Worked example
For 12 guests over 3 hours, plan on 72 pieces, or about 6 dozen.
Questions
Should I count dessert?
Count it separately. This is for savory bites and snacks, and sweets usually need fewer pieces per guest.
How many pieces is a dozen?
A dozen is twelve pieces. Divide the total by twelve to see how many trays or platters to plan.
What if the party is short?
A party of an hour or two needs fewer pieces. Lower the hours and the total follows.
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