Event Food Quantity Calculator

Reduce under- or over-ordering by accounting for duration and service style.

Check allergies, vegetarian meals, child meals, alcohol policy, and vendor minimums separately.

Expected guests Event length (hours) Service style Buffer (%)

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Planning notes

Estimate meal, drink, and dessert quantities from guest count, event length, service style, and buffer.

This budget is a reference. Check service scope, tax, gratuity, cancellation fees, and outside-vendor fees in the contract.

Does this replace vendor quotes?

No. Use vendor quotes and contract terms for actual decisions.