Dessert Party Spread for 40 People
A sweet spread for dessert lovers. Mix of cake, cupcakes, cookies, and brownies gives variety and looks beautiful on a dessert table.
Perfect for: Celebration✓ Quick Answer
For 40 people, you'll need:
Estimated cost: $100 - $269
Detailed Breakdown
How to Execute This Combo Smoothly
This combo is balanced around dessert, dessert, dessert, dessert, so guests can build full plates without over-consuming one item. For 40 guests, start prep same day + 12 hours ahead before service and stage food in 2 waves to keep quality high throughout the event.
- Wave 1: serve 45-50% of total quantities at start time.
- Wave 2: refresh with 30-35% at peak attendance.
- Wave 3: hold final 15-20% for late guests and second servings.
- Keep each item labeled by role so guests build balanced plates faster.
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Dessert Party Spread Tips
- Use tiered stands for a beautiful display
- Offer bite-sized portions so guests can try more
- Cut brownies small (2-inch squares)
- Have take-home containers for extras
- Include one fruit option for non-chocolate lovers
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much dessert per person for a dessert table?
How do I balance the dessert table?
Editorial Process and Sources
Last reviewed: February 19, 2026
Publisher: FeedMyGuests Editorial Team · Contact: contact@feedmyguests.com
This combo page is generated from item-level calculator data for each component food, then reviewed for formula consistency, role balance, and link integrity before publication.
Reference Sources
- USDA FoodData Central Retrieved: February 19, 2026
- FDA Food Safety Guidance Retrieved: February 19, 2026
- USDA FSIS Safe Food Handling Retrieved: February 19, 2026