Party Food and Drink Calculator

hours
Food
%

Total drinks

100

Alcoholic drinks
70
Non-alcoholic drinks
30
Wine, if all wine (750 ml bottles)
14
Beer, if all beer (12 oz)
70
Liquor, if all cocktails (750 ml bottles)
5
Appetizer pieces
125
Main protein (uncooked, lb)
9.4
Side dishes (lb total)
12.5
Dessert servings
25
Ice (lb)
38
Water (bottles or glasses)
25
Plates
75
Cups
75
Napkins
100
Alcoholic: 70.0%Non-alcoholic: 30.0%
  • Alcoholic7070.0%
  • Non-alcoholic3030.0%

Common caterer rules of thumb. Round up for hot weather, a younger crowd or a party that may run late.

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