Party Food Calculators
Calculate exactly how much food you need for your party. From pizza and tacos to burgers and wings, we'll help you plan the perfect menu with the right portions.
Main Dishes (8 foods)
Pizza Calculator
The classic party food. Large pizzas typically have 8 slices and feed about 3 pe...
Taco Calculator
Perfect for build-your-own taco bars. Plan for 3 tacos per adult....
Burger Calculator
Classic cookout staple. Plan for 1-2 burgers per person depending on appetite....
Hot Dog Calculator
Easy crowd-pleaser perfect for casual gatherings. Kids typically eat 1-2, adults...
Sandwich Calculator
Versatile party option. Plan for 1 full sandwich or 2-3 finger sandwiches per pe...
Pulled Pork Calculator
BBQ crowd favorite. Plan for 1/3 pound of cooked pulled pork per person for sand...
Rib Calculator
BBQ party essential. A full rack has 12 ribs and serves about 2 hungry adults....
Fried Chicken Calculator
Classic comfort food for any gathering. Plan for 2-3 pieces per person....
Appetizers (10 foods)
Wing Calculator
Game day favorite! Plan for 6-8 wings per person as an appetizer, more for a mai...
Nacho Plate Calculator
Perfect party appetizer. One serving is about 15 chips with toppings....
Meatball Calculator
Versatile appetizer or main dish. Plan for 5-6 meatballs per person as an appeti...
Slider Calculator
Mini burgers perfect for parties. Plan for 3 sliders per person....
Quesadilla Calculator
Crowd-pleasing appetizer. Cut into wedges - plan for 2 wedges per person as an a...
Shrimp Calculator
Elegant appetizer for parties. Plan for 6-8 shrimp per person for cocktail shrim...
Guacamole Calculator
Crowd-favorite dip perfect with chips or tacos. Plan for 1/4 cup per person as a...
Cheese Tray Calculator
Elegant appetizer featuring assorted cheeses. Plan for 2 oz per person before a ...
Veggie Tray Calculator
Fresh crudités platter with dip. Plan for 1/2 cup of vegetables per person as an...
Deviled Egg Calculator
Classic party appetizer that's always a hit. Plan for 2-3 egg halves per person....
Side Dishes (6 foods)
Salad Calculator
Healthy side dish. Plan for 1-2 cups per person as a side....
Mac and Cheese Calculator
Ultimate comfort food side dish. Plan for 3/4 cup per person as a side....
Coleslaw Calculator
Classic BBQ side dish. Plan for 1/2 cup per person as a side....
Baked Beans Calculator
BBQ staple side dish. Plan for 1/2 cup per person....
Potato Salad Calculator
Picnic and BBQ classic. Plan for 1/2 cup per person as a side....
Pasta Salad Calculator
Versatile cold side dish perfect for BBQs and potlucks. Plan for 3/4 cup per per...
Desserts (4 foods)
Cake Calculator
Essential for celebrations! A standard 9-inch round cake serves 12 people....
Cookie Calculator
Classic party dessert. Plan for 2-3 cookies per person....
Brownie Calculator
Rich chocolate treat for dessert. Plan for 1-2 brownies per person....
Cupcake Calculator
Individual-sized cakes, no slicing needed. Plan for 1 cupcake per person....
Beverages (1 foods)
Snacks (1 foods)
Don't Forget the Drinks!
Complete your party planning with our drink calculators. Calculate beer, wine, cocktails, soda, and more.
Quick Calculate by Party Size
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Party Food Planning Tips
Plan for Variety
When serving multiple foods, reduce portions by 20-30%. Guests eat less of each item when there's variety.
Event Length Matters
A 2-hour cocktail party needs less food than a 5-hour celebration. Our calculators assume a standard 3-hour event.
Kids Eat Less
Children typically eat about half of what adults do. Adjust our calculators using the "light appetite" option for kid-heavy events.
All Food Calculators
Pizza Calculator
8 large pizzas for 20 people
Taco Calculator
60 tacos for 20 people
Wing Calculator
120 wings for 20 people
Burger Calculator
30 burgers for 20 people
Hot Dog Calculator
40 hot dogs for 20 people
Nacho Plate Calculator
20 servings for 20 people
Sandwich Calculator
25 sandwiches for 20 people
Salad Calculator
30 cups for 20 people
Cake Calculator
20 slices for 20 people
Drink Calculator
40 drinks for 20 people
Pulled Pork Calculator
3 pounds for 20 people
Rib Calculator
40 racks for 20 people
Fried Chicken Calculator
50 pieces for 20 people
Meatball Calculator
100 meatballs for 20 people
Mac and Cheese Calculator
15 cups for 20 people
Coleslaw Calculator
10 cups for 20 people
Baked Beans Calculator
10 cups for 20 people
Potato Salad Calculator
10 cups for 20 people
Chips Calculator
40 oz for 20 people
Slider Calculator
60 sliders for 20 people
Quesadilla Calculator
10 quesadillas for 20 people
Shrimp Calculator
120 shrimp for 20 people
Cookie Calculator
40 cookies for 20 people
Brownie Calculator
30 brownies for 20 people
Cupcake Calculator
20 cupcakes for 20 people
Guacamole Calculator
2 cups for 20 people
Cheese Tray Calculator
40 oz for 20 people
Veggie Tray Calculator
10 cups for 20 people
Pasta Salad Calculator
15 cups for 20 people
Deviled Egg Calculator
40 egg halves for 20 people