Buffet Quantity Calculator
Work out how much food to prepare for a buffet. Enter your guest numbers and menu to estimate portions of starters, mains, sides, rice, bread and desserts.
Suggested quantities
Enter your guest numbers and press Calculate.
Assumptions
- A child counts as half an adult appetite.
- The buffer (default 10%) adds a safety margin so you don't run short.
- Rice is estimated at about 75 g per adult-equivalent; one bread piece each.
- Per-dish portions scale with how many dishes you offer — more choice means more prepared.