Main meal
Per adult portion
200g main protein, 250g sides, 1.5 pieces of bread, and one dessert.
Plan enough, waste less
Party Food Portion Calculator
Turn your adult and child guest count into a practical starting estimate for a main meal, buffet, or appetiser table.
Built-in assumptions
See what the estimate uses
Transparent starting portions are easier to adjust than a mysterious total.
Buffet
Per adult portion
Eight savoury bites, 200g sides, 100g dips/snacks, and one dessert.
Appetisers
Per adult portion
Six savoury bites, 75g dips, 100g fruit/vegetables, and two mini desserts.
Adjust for your actual event
Increase quantities for a long event or limited menu. Reduce individual categories when several similar dishes compete. Keep dietary requirements separate enough that every guest has a full meal, not just a garnish.
FAQ
Party planning questions
How are children counted?
Each child counts as 0.6 adult portions in this estimate.
Should teenagers count as adults?
Usually yes when they are likely to eat an adult-sized portion.
Does the estimate include a buffer?
No fixed buffer is hidden in the result; add one deliberately based on uncertainty and event style.
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