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Catering Calculator
Calculate food quantities for your wedding reception based on guest count and meal style.
Event Details
Enter your reception details to estimate food quantities.
Food Quantities
Recommended amounts for 100 guests (plated dinner)
Appetizers
Assorted passed apps
600
pieces
Salad
Individual servings
100
servings
Main Protein
Chicken, beef, fish, etc.
38
lbs (raw)
Side Dishes
2 side(s) total
50
lbs total
Bread/Rolls
Dinner rolls
150
pieces
Wedding Cake
Includes 10% buffer
111
servings
Catering Tips
- •Order 5-10% extra for unexpected guests and seconds
- •Ask about dietary restrictions when collecting RSVPs
- •Buffets require more food than plated service
- •Consider children's portions (usually half)
- •Plan for vegetarian options (10-15% of guests)
- •Discuss leftover policy with your caterer