Pizza Party with Sides for 60 People
The complete pizza party package. Pizza as the star, with salad for health-conscious guests and cookies for dessert.
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For 60 people, you'll need:
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16 large pizzas
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63 cups
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84 cookies
Estimated cost: $297 - $635
Detailed Breakdown
How to Execute This Combo Smoothly
This combo is balanced around main, side, dessert, so guests can build full plates without over-consuming one item. For 60 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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Pizza Party with Sides Tips
- Order variety of toppings - always include cheese
- Salad makes it a more 'complete' meal
- Cookies are easier than cake for pizza parties
- Keep pizza warm in 200°F oven
- Have extra napkins - pizza gets messy!
Food Safety Resources:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pizzas do I need?
Plan for 3 slices per adult and 2 per child. A large pizza has 8 slices, so for 20 adults you'd need about 8 large pizzas.
What pizza toppings should I order?
Safe formula: 40% cheese/margherita, 30% pepperoni, 20% specialty (supreme, meat lovers), 10% vegetarian. Always have at least one cheese option.
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