Buffet Quantity Calculator

Plan buffet quantities across several dishes for a given number of guests.

Usage Tip

Offer an odd number of dishes and a clear mix of proteins, carbs and vegetables.

Buffet Food
— kg
Total across all dishes
THE MATH
total = guests × dishes × per-dish amount
Buffets need a bit more per head than plated meals as guests self-serve.
With more dishes, people take a little of each, so per-dish amounts can drop.
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