Catering Quantity Calculator

Calculate food quantities for catering events. Professional guidelines for appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts.

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Total Entree

11.3 kg

Total Per Side Dish7.5 kg
Total All Sides15.0 kg
Total Food Weight26.3 kg
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Professional Catering Quantities

Formula

Total = Guests x Portion Size

Professional Standards

  • Entree (boneless): 170-225 g (6-8 oz) per person
  • Entree (bone-in): 280-340 g (10-12 oz) per person
  • Side dish: 115-170 g (4-6 oz) per person per side
  • Salad: 85 g (3 oz) per person
  • Dessert: 1 piece or 115 g per person

    • Professional caterers add 5-10% to all quantities.

    Example Calculation

    Cater a dinner for 50 guests with an entree and 2 sides.

    1. 01Entree: 50 x 225 g = 11,250 g = 11.25 kg.
    2. 02Per side: 50 x 150 g = 7,500 g = 7.5 kg.
    3. 03Both sides: 7.5 x 2 = 15 kg.
    4. 04Total food: 11.25 + 15 = 26.25 kg.

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