Lean Mode
Light appetite + shared-menu assumptions across all items.
$150 - $376
Baby Shower Brunch
Baby Shower Brunch for 30
Midday event with lighter appetite profile and presentation focus.
By FeedMyGuests Editorial Team • Reviewed: February 19, 2026
Guest Count
30
Target Budget
$360
Baseline Status
Borderline against target budget
Real-World Constraint
Brunch timing reduces heavy-meal demand
Baseline Menu From Calculator Outputs
The first menu item is treated as the anchor dish. Supporting items are calculated with shared-menu assumptions.
| Menu Item | Quantity | Cost Range | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Anchor | 29 sandwiches | $116 - $232 | Calculator page |
| Salad | 24 cups | $24 - $72 | Calculator page |
| Veggie Tray | 8 cups | $6 - $16 | Calculator page |
| Cupcake | 16 cupcakes | $24 - $64 | Calculator page |
| Drink | 32 drinks | $16 - $64 | Calculator page |
Baseline total: $186 - $448
Budget Tradeoff Modes
Balanced Mode
Anchor item + supportive sides using baseline event appetite.
$186 - $448
Comfort Mode
Hungry-crowd assumptions with stronger buffer on the anchor item.
$307 - $738
Tradeoff Notes
- •More sandwiches reduce risk but increase leftovers
- •More salad lowers total spend but can feel less celebratory
- •More dessert improves visual impact but inflates sugar-heavy waste
What Changes at +10 Guests
Scaling from 30 to 40 guests moves this baseline plan from $186 - $448 to $245 - $590. Budget impact: +$59 to +$142.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- •Over-ordering heavy proteins for midday service
- •Not reserving a visually polished dessert set
- •Failing to separate caffeinated and non-caffeinated drinks
Decision Log
- •Use lighter savory baseline with balanced dessert finish
- •Keep one presentation-grade dessert tray untouched until midpoint
- •Segment drinks by caffeine profile
Execution Timeline
- 48 hours before Finalize light-menu ratios
- 24 hours before Prep trays and labels
- Service start Launch savory first
- Mid-service Bring out dessert tray
Planning Intent Cluster Links
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Editorial Process and Sources
Last reviewed: February 19, 2026
Publisher: FeedMyGuests Editorial Team · Contact: contact@feedmyguests.com
This scenario is authored and reviewed by FeedMyGuests Editorial Team using calculator outputs for 30 guests, then adjusted with practical constraints, execution tradeoffs, and post-event risk checks.
Reference Sources
- USDA FoodData Central Retrieved: February 19, 2026
- FDA Safe Food Handling Retrieved: February 19, 2026
- USDA FSIS Safe Temperature Chart Retrieved: February 19, 2026
Editorial Change Log
Auto-generated from repository commits. Latest sync: 2026-02-19.
- 2026-02-19 • Improve trust signals, scenarios, and editorial content workflows (e90d416)
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