Party Food Under $300
For events with 30-60 people. See exactly what you can serve and how many people you can feed with a $300 food budget.
Your Budget
$300
Can Feed Up To
1600+
people (single food)
Best Value
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Guacamole
Best Value Foods for $300
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: 100 cups
Feeds up to: 1600 people
Cost per person: $0.19
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Coleslaw Servings
$1.00 per cup
Can buy: 300 cups
Feeds up to: 600 people
Cost per person: $0.50
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Baked Bean Servings
$1.00 per cup
Can buy: 300 cups
Feeds up to: 600 people
Cost per person: $0.50
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Potato Salad Servings
$1.38 per cup
Can buy: 218 cups
Feeds up to: 436 people
Cost per person: $0.69
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Veggie Tray Servings
$1.38 per cup
Can buy: 218 cups
Feeds up to: 436 people
Cost per person: $0.69
All Foods: What $300 Buys
| Food | Quantity | Feeds | $/Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥑 Guacamole | 100 cups | 1600 people | $0.19 |
| 🥬 Coleslaw Servings | 300 cups | 600 people | $0.50 |
| 🫘 Baked Bean Servings | 300 cups | 600 people | $0.50 |
| 🥔 Potato Salad Servings | 218 cups | 436 people | $0.69 |
| 🥕 Veggie Tray Servings | 218 cups | 436 people | $0.69 |
| 🍟 Chip Servings | 800 oz | 400 people | $0.75 |
| 🍝 Pasta Salad Servings | 218 cups | 290 people | $1.03 |
| 🥚 Deviled Eggs | 571 egg halves | 285 people | $1.05 |
| 🐷 Pulled Pork Servings | 26 pounds | 236 people | $1.27 |
| 🧀 Mac and Cheese Servings | 171 cups | 228 people | $1.31 |
| 🍪 Cookies | 300 cookies | 150 people | $2.00 |
| 🧀 Cheese Tray Servings | 300 oz | 150 people | $2.00 |
| 🟫 Brownies | 218 brownies | 145 people | $2.07 |
| 🫓 Quesadillas | 66 quesadillas | 132 people | $2.25 |
| 🥤 Drinks | 240 drinks | 120 people | $2.50 |
Tips for Stretching Your $300 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