About Stock the Event
Party quantity calculators with the whole method published.
The problem
Every event planner faces the same dilemma: buy too little alcohol and run out mid-party, or buy too much and waste money on bottles that never get opened.
Most online calculators give you a generic "1 drink per person per hour" formula. That might work for a corporate mixer, but it is wildly off for a Super Bowl party or a wedding reception.
Our solution
StockTheEvent uses a published formula you can check line by line. It factors in:
- Event type modifiers. Weddings drink 20% more wine; Super Bowl parties drink 40% more beer.
- Consumption decay. People drink faster in the first hour and slow down as the event progresses.
- Guest count scaling. Larger events have a lower percentage of active drinkers.
- A safety buffer. We add 15% so you never run out.
The formula
Base: 1.5 drinks per person per hour
Adjusted for: consumption decay curve
Modified by: event type
Scaled by: guest count tier
Buffer: +15% safety margin
Every constant in that formula is published, with worked examples and two outside comparisons, on the methodology page.
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Our mission
We believe everyone deserves to throw a great party without the stress of running out of drinks or wasting money on over-buying.
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