Calculadora de Quantidade de Comida para Festa — Formula

How to Calculate Party Food Quantities

Rule of Thumb

Per guest for a full meal: 0.5 lb raw meat, 0.4 lb total sides, 1.5 rolls, 1 dessert serving

Per guest for appetizers only: 6-8 pieces per hour for the first 2 hours, 4-5 pieces per hour after that

Adjustments

  • All-day events: Increase quantities by 30% (people graze over longer periods)
  • Appetizers before a meal: Plan 3-4 pieces per person if a full meal follows
  • Kids: Count children as half a guest for food portions
  • Heavy eaters (sports events): Increase meat by 25%

    • Variety

    For appetizers, offer 4-6 different types. For a buffet, plan at least 3-4 side dishes so guests have options.

    Exemplo Resolvido

    25 guests at a 3-hour full-meal event.

    1. Meat = 25 x 1 x 0.5 x 1 = 12.5, round to 13 lbs raw
    2. Sides = 25 x 1 x 0.4 x 1 = 10 lbs total sides
    3. Rolls = 25 x 1.5 = 38 rolls
    4. Dessert = 25 x 0.8 = 20 servings
    5. Appetizers = 25 x 6 x 1 = 150 pieces (if serving before the meal)