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How Much Wings for a 25 Guests Wedding Shower?
Wedding Shower • 25 guests
Your Total
9
lbs
of wings
71
total servings
2.8
per person
15%
buffer
Note: This assumes wings is your main food. If serving multiple foods, reduce this amount by 30-40%.
📐 Why This Amount Works
1
Estimate actual eaters
25 guests × 95% eating rate At small events, about 95% of guests will eat full servings. 24 eaters
2
Calculate servings (as main dish)
24 eaters × 10 pieces per person As a main dish, plan for 10 pieces per person (~1.0 lb). 240 base servings
3
Apply wedding shower modifier
× 0.3 (-70% for wings) Wedding Showers typically consume 70% less wings than average. 71 pieces needed
4
Convert to lbs
71 pieces ÷ 10 per lb Each lb provides 10 pieces. 7.1 lbs (raw)
5
Add 15% buffer & round up
7.1 × 1.15 = 8.2, rounded up Always round up and add a buffer. Running out of food is worse than having leftovers! 9 lbs
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Caterer-Tested Formula
Our calculations are based on real event data from professional caterers and party planners.
📊 Quick Reference: Wings by Guest Count
| Guests | Wings Needed | Total Servings |
|---|---|---|
| 25 guests (you) | 9 lbs | 71 servings |
| 50 guests | 18 lbs | 142 servings |
| 75 guests | 27 lbs | 213 servings |
| 100 guests | 36 lbs | 284 servings |
| 150 guests | 54 lbs | 426 servings |
| 200 guests | 72 lbs | 568 servings |
* All calculations include a 15% buffer. Amounts for wedding shower as main dish.
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Wings
9 lbs
Ranch/Blue cheese dressing — Essential for wings
3 bottles
Celery sticks — Classic pairing
7 bunches
Wet wipes — Wing fingers!
50 wipes
Warming trays — Keep wings hot
1 trays
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💡 Pro Tips for Wedding Shower Food
- ✓ Elegant, bite-sized foods are the gold standard - tea sandwiches, fruit skewers, mini quiches.
- ✓ Sweet treats are essential - petit fours, macarons, and a beautiful cake or cupcakes.
- ✓ Plan 5-7 savory pieces and 2-3 sweet pieces per guest for a 2-3 hour event.
- ✓ Presentation matters more than quantity - use tiered trays and beautiful serving pieces.
- ✓ Dietary accommodations are essential - have vegetarian and gluten-free clearly labeled.
Buying Guide
Bridal showers call for elegant finger foods. Think tea sandwiches, fresh fruit displays, cheese boards, and beautiful desserts. Plan $12-20 per person for a nice spread. Avoid anything messy or requiring utensils.
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