Calculateur de Traiteur par Personne
Calculez les quantités de nourriture traiteur par personne.
Total Protein (raw)
24.4 lbs
Formule
## How to Estimate Catering Quantities ### Per Person Guidelines - **Protein (cooked)**: 5-7 oz for adults (buy raw weight x 1.3 to account for shrinkage) - **Side dishes**: 3-5 oz per side per person - **Salad**: 1.5-2 oz of mixed greens per person - **Bread**: 1-2 pieces per person ### Formula **Total Protein (raw lbs) = Guests x Cooked oz x 1.3 / 16** **Total Sides (lbs) = Guests x Sides x oz per Side / 16** ### Buffet vs. Plated Buffets typically need 15-20% more food than plated service because guests serve themselves and portions are less controlled.
Exemple Résolu
50 guests, 6 oz protein, 3 sides at 4 oz each, with salad.
- 01Protein (raw) = 50 x 6 x 1.3 / 16 = 24.4 lbs
- 02Sides = 50 x 3 x 4 / 16 = 37.5 lbs total
- 03Salad = 50 x 2 / 16 = 6.25 lbs
- 04Per person = 6 + 12 + 2 = 20 oz of food
- 05Grand total = 50 x (7.8 + 12 + 2) / 16 = 68 lbs
Questions Fréquentes
How much does it cost to cater per person?
Costs vary widely: $15-25 per person for casual BBQ or taco bar, $30-50 for standard sit-down dinner, $50-100+ for upscale events. This does not include service staff, rentals, or beverages. Get quotes from multiple caterers.
Should I plan for guests who RSVP but do not show?
Typically 5-10% of RSVP guests do not attend. However, caterers generally recommend preparing for the full count to avoid running short. The overage provides a buffer for unexpected guests and seconds.
How do I handle kids at a catered event?
Children under 10 typically eat about half an adult portion. If there are many children, reduce the total food by counting each child as 0.5 adults. Many caterers offer a reduced kid menu at lower cost.
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