Calculateur de Traiteur par Personne — 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.