How Much Juice for 30 People?
Quick Answer
For 30 people at a large party, you need approximately 2 gallons of juice.
Estimated cost: $8 - $16
How We Calculate
Start with guest count
30 people
Multiply by drinks per person
30 ร 1 = 30 total gallons
Convert to purchasing units
30 รท 16 servings per gallon = 2 gallons
Tips for Serving Juice to 30 Guests
- โ Orange juice for mimosas and screwdrivers
- โ Apple juice is kid-favorite
- โ Cranberry juice for vodka cranberries
- โ Keep refrigerated
- โ Offer small cups for kids to prevent waste
Service Plan for 30 Guests
For a large party, plan on approximately 30 total servings over a 3-hour event. Keep a 10-15% buffer so you can handle late arrivals and heavier-than-average consumption.
Since juice is often a base beverage, stage replacement stock in coolers so the serving area stays full without crowding guests.
- Prep checklist: 36+ cups, 45+ lbs of ice, and backup storage nearby.
- Chill strategy: pre-chill at least 70% before service to reduce ice melt and dilution.
- Replenishment cadence: refresh serving stations every 30-45 minutes instead of all at once.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much juice do I need for 30 people?
For 30 people at a standard 3-hour party, you need 2 gallons. This is based on 1 gallons per person.
What's the cost of juice for 30 guests?
Expect to spend $8 - $16 on juice for 30 people, based on typical prices of $4-$8 per gallon.
Should I buy extra juice?
Yes! We recommend adding 10-15% extra for unexpected guests or heavy drinkers. That's about 1 more gallons.
Editorial Process and Sources
Last reviewed: February 19, 2026
Publisher: FeedMyGuests Editorial Team ยท Contact: contact@feedmyguests.com
This page is generated from structured juice consumption baselines and conversion rules, then reviewed for calculation consistency and internal-link quality checks.
Reference Sources
- USDA FoodData Central Retrieved: February 19, 2026
- NIH Rethinking Drinking (standard drink references) Retrieved: February 19, 2026
- FDA Food Safety Guidance Retrieved: February 19, 2026