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Party Food Calculator

Estimate food quantities for adults and children across five service styles.

Your buffet plan

50 guests

46 adult equivalents
50.6 with appetite and buffer

Canapés and savoury bites

31 pieces vegetarian

152 pieces

Protein and main dishes

1.9 kg vegetarian

9.2 kg

Starches and hot sides

9.2 kg

Salads and vegetables

5.1 kg

Bread rolls

76 pieces

Dessert portions

51 portions
6trays
55plates
100napkins
50cutlery

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