How much food for a party?
Pick a dish for its numbers across every event and guest count. Each figure assumes that dish is the main food; the pages show what changes when it shares the table.
By food
Six dishes, sized to your guest list
By occasion
Food and drinks together
Each occasion page carries both tables, food and the full bar.
Wedding the appetizer table sizes a one-hour cocktail hour before dinner Graduation Party graduation parties often span 4+ hours - plan for grazing Corporate Event elegant finger foods that don't require utensils or create mess are ideal Birthday Party cake takes the edge off everyone's appetite Super Bowl Party most of the food goes early in the game Holiday Party holiday appetizers should be elevated - cheese boards Wedding Shower elegant March Madness Party tournament games can run 2+ hours each - plan for sustained snacking 4th of July Party outdoor grilling is expected - plan for burgers Labor Day Party last cookout of summer - make it count with premium bbq Halloween Party themed food is expected - deviled eggs Thanksgiving turkey is sized by weight per guest New Year's Eve Party elegant appetizers are expected - this is a dressy event
Every number here comes from the same model, explained in full on the methodology page.