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Perfect Portions for Catering: How Much to Serve?

Perfect Portions for Catering: How Much to Serve?

Figuring out how much food to serve at an event can be tricky. Too little and you risk disappointing your guests; too much and you might end up with waste. We’ve put together a straightforward guide to help you get it right and ensure your guests leave satisfied. 

Here’s what you need to know: 

Pre-Dinner Nibbles

  • Aim for 3-5 pieces per guest. 

Cocktail Party

  • Plan for 4-6 pieces per person per hour if the finger food is the main meal.
  • Serve more pieces in the first 2 hours, and taper off after that. 
  • Remember, meat and fried snacks tend to be more filling. 
  • For longer parties or larger guest lists, offer a wider variety of finger foods. 

Dessert 

  • Provide 1 slice of cake, tart, or pavlova per person. 
  • Alternatively, offer 2 mini desserts (like cream puffs or mini eclairs) or 150 grams of ice cream per person.
  • If offering two types of dessert, cut the amount of each in half. 

This guide is a starting point, and while it’s basic, it should help keep your guests happy and avoid waste.

9th Oct 2018 Darren White

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