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Party Food Quantity Calculator

Food quantities for any party. Appetizers, mains, sides, drinks with grocery cost estimate.

Updated April 2026

Guests

Meal type

Duration (hours)

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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How to use it

Enter guests + hours.
Pick meal type.
Read quantities + cost.