Party Food Under $100
Great for medium parties of 10-20 people. See exactly what you can serve and how many people you can feed with a $100 food budget.
Your Budget
$100
Can Feed Up To
528+
people (single food)
Best Value
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Guacamole
Best Value Foods for $100
These foods stretch your budget the furthest, feeding the most people per dollar:
BEST VALUE
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Guacamole
$3.00 per cup
Can buy: 33 cups
Feeds up to: 528 people
Cost per person: $0.19
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Coleslaw Servings
$1.00 per cup
Can buy: 100 cups
Feeds up to: 200 people
Cost per person: $0.50
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Baked Bean Servings
$1.00 per cup
Can buy: 100 cups
Feeds up to: 200 people
Cost per person: $0.50
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Potato Salad Servings
$1.38 per cup
Can buy: 72 cups
Feeds up to: 144 people
Cost per person: $0.69
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Veggie Tray Servings
$1.38 per cup
Can buy: 72 cups
Feeds up to: 144 people
Cost per person: $0.69
All Foods: What $100 Buys
| Food | Quantity | Feeds | $/Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥑 Guacamole | 33 cups | 528 people | $0.19 |
| 🥬 Coleslaw Servings | 100 cups | 200 people | $0.50 |
| 🫘 Baked Bean Servings | 100 cups | 200 people | $0.50 |
| 🥔 Potato Salad Servings | 72 cups | 144 people | $0.69 |
| 🥕 Veggie Tray Servings | 72 cups | 144 people | $0.69 |
| 🍟 Chip Servings | 266 oz | 133 people | $0.75 |
| 🍝 Pasta Salad Servings | 72 cups | 96 people | $1.03 |
| 🥚 Deviled Eggs | 190 egg halves | 95 people | $1.05 |
| 🧀 Mac and Cheese Servings | 57 cups | 76 people | $1.31 |
| 🐷 Pulled Pork Servings | 8 pounds | 72 people | $1.28 |
| 🍪 Cookies | 100 cookies | 50 people | $2.00 |
| 🧀 Cheese Tray Servings | 100 oz | 50 people | $2.00 |
| 🟫 Brownies | 72 brownies | 48 people | $2.06 |
| 🫓 Quesadillas | 22 quesadillas | 44 people | $2.25 |
| 🥤 Drinks | 80 drinks | 40 people | $2.50 |
Tips for Stretching Your $100 Budget
- ✓ Buy in bulk: Warehouse stores often have better per-unit prices for large quantities
- ✓ Choose filling sides: Chips, rice, and bread are cheap and help guests feel full
- ✓ Make it a potluck: Ask guests to bring a side dish to supplement your mains
- ✓ Avoid premium toppings: Stick to classic flavors—specialty items add up fast
- ✓ Time your shopping: Look for sales and use store loyalty programs