Practical event plans with realistic constraints, common mistakes, and menu tradeoffs. Each page includes calculator-based quantity and cost examples.
By FeedMyGuests Editorial Team • Last updated: February 19, 2026
Backyard BBQ
Family cookout with mixed appetites, limited grill space, and a moderate budget.
Common miss: Running one giant burger batch instead of rotating smaller waves
Open scenarioKids Birthday
Kid-heavy party with short duration and strong waste-control target.
Common miss: Planning adult-size portions for all children
Open scenarioOffice Lunch
Workday lunch with dietary variation and strict per-person budget cap.
Common miss: Too much single-flavor sandwich inventory
Open scenarioGraduation Open House
Rolling attendance model where peak occupancy is lower than total invites.
Common miss: Planning as if all 75 eat at once
Open scenarioGame Day
High-consumption game-day menu with halftime refresh requirement.
Common miss: Putting all hot food out before kickoff
Open scenarioWedding Cocktail Hour
Elegant appetizer-heavy service with strict timing and presentation constraints.
Common miss: Treating cocktail hour like full dinner portions
Open scenarioBaby Shower Brunch
Midday event with lighter appetite profile and presentation focus.
Common miss: Over-ordering heavy proteins for midday service
Open scenarioNeighborhood Potluck
Host-provided baseline menu with unpredictable attendee contributions.
Common miss: Assuming too many attendees will bring mains
Open scenarioHoliday House Party
Indoor winter event with appetizer-forward pacing and dessert demand.
Common miss: Overloading one table and creating traffic jams
Open scenarioBudget Game Night
Small-group, high-value menu where every dollar matters.
Common miss: Buying too many premium toppings
Open scenarioLast reviewed: February 19, 2026
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These scenario pages are built from real calculator outputs for specific guest counts and menu constraints, then reviewed by FeedMyGuests Editorial Team for planning realism, budget tradeoffs, and execution clarity.
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