Food Calculators

Plan 6-8 appetizer pieces per guest for a 1-hour cocktail hour before dinner.

Graduation parties often span 4+ hours - plan for grazing, not a sit-down meal.

Elegant finger foods that don't require utensils or create mess are ideal.

Cake reduces other food consumption by 20% - factor this into your planning.

40% of all food is consumed during the first quarter - front-load your spread.

Holiday appetizers should be elevated - cheese boards, shrimp cocktail, stuffed mushrooms.

Elegant, bite-sized foods are the gold standard - tea sandwiches, fruit skewers, mini quiches.

Tournament games can run 2+ hours each - plan for sustained snacking, not a single meal.

Outdoor grilling is expected - plan for burgers, hot dogs, and BBQ.

Last cookout of summer - make it count with premium BBQ.

Themed food is expected - deviled eggs, 'finger' foods, spooky presentation.

Turkey is 1-1.5 lbs per person (includes bone weight).

Elegant appetizers are expected - this is a dressy event.