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Wedding catering and food calculator

Get a practical estimate for appetizers, salads, mains, and dessert based on guest count, duration, format, and your group’s appetite.

How many guests will attend the banquet?
How many hours will the banquet last?
6
214
When does the banquet take place?
During the day
In the evening
All day
What is the guests’ overall appetite?
Light (guests eat a little)
Moderate (typical appetite)
Hearty (guests enjoy eating, especially hot meals and appetizers)
What type of banquet is it?
Banquet (plated service)
Buffet (self-service)
Cocktail (light snacks)
Will there be a cake or a dessert table?
Cake only
Cake + dessert table
No dessert
15,750
g
Appetizers
9,450
g
Salads
18,400
g
Main course + side dish
7,500
g
Dessert

Calculation basis

Gram norms per guest

The cards above show the total for your whole party; the table shows the per-guest norm and party total. That makes it easier to discuss the menu with your venue and sanity-check portions.

CoursePer guestTotal
Appetizers
315 g15750 g
Salads
189 g9450 g
Main course + side dish
368 g18400 g
Dessert
150 g7500 g

Estimate for 50 guests and 6 h — about 1022 g of food per guest. Bread, fruit, and children’s meals are planned separately: they depend on your venue’s menu.

Don’t forget drinks

Food and drinks are estimated separately. The drink calculator covers wine, sparkling wine, spirits, and water for the same guest count.

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Banquet menu in the app

Build dishes, prices, and portions in one place — next to your guest list and wedding budget.

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How to estimate food for your wedding

The catering calculator helps you estimate appetizers, salads, mains, and dessert based on guest count, appetite, and format — banquet, buffet, or cocktail style.

Use the result when talking to your venue and planning budget. Drink and full budget calculators are available in the app.

Catering Calculator FAQ

How much food do I need for 100 wedding guests?

It depends on format and duration. The calculator gives a gram estimate per course — enter your parameters to get a result.

How does a banquet differ from a buffet in the calculation?

At a buffet guests eat standing and take more appetizers; at a banquet portions are served on plates. The calculator adjusts for your chosen format.

Can I link this to my wedding budget?

Yes. In Wedding Planner — No Stress, budget, guest list, and calculators work together.

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Plan your banquet in the app

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