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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

2 gallons

for 30 people

Estimated cost: $8 - $16

How We Calculate

1

Start with guest count

30 people

2

Multiply by drinks per person

30 ร— 1 = 30 total gallons

3

Convert to purchasing units

30 รท 16 servings per gallon = 2 gallons

Tips for Serving Juice to 30 Guests

  • โœ“ Orange juice for mimosas and screwdrivers
  • โœ“ Apple juice is kid-favorite
  • โœ“ Cranberry juice for vodka cranberries
  • โœ“ Keep refrigerated
  • โœ“ 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

Juice for Other Party Sizes