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Party Food Quantity Calculator
Food quantities for any party. Appetizers, mains, sides, drinks with grocery cost estimate.
Updated June 2026
Estimated grocery cost
$614
$20 per guest — food $511, drinks $104
Shopping checklist
- Appetizer bites225 pieces
- Main protein (raw)13.1 lbs
- Sides (2–3 varieties, 4 oz each)18.8 lbs total
- Salad30 cups
- Bread / rolls45 pieces
- Dessert portions30
- Water (16.9 oz bottles)72
- Soft drinks (cans)90
Rule of thumb: plan for 6–8 oz protein, 4 oz per side, and 1 drink per hour per adult. Add 10% buffer for big eaters and unexpected guests.
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What it does
6 oz protein + 4 oz per side + 8 bites if apps. Per-person quantities for 4 party types, total shopping list, cost estimate at typical grocery prices.
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<iframe src="https://freetoolarena.com/embed/party-food-quantity-calculator" width="100%" height="720" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" title="Party Food Quantity Calculator" style="border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;max-width:720px;"></iframe>How to use it
- Enter guests + hours.
- Pick meal type.
- Read quantities + cost.
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