Party planning guides
Short, practical guides for figuring out how much to buy. Each one leads with the relevant calculator, then explains the planning rules so the numbers make sense.
The calculators give you the amounts in seconds; these guides are for the why behind them, so you can adjust with confidence when your event does not match the defaults. They cover the questions hosts ask most: how the per-person rules work, where the common shortfalls happen like buns, ice, and condiments, and how the plan changes as the guest count grows. Start with the guide closest to your event, then open the tool inside it to size your own list.
How Much Food for a Party of 50
How much food to buy for 50 guests: protein, sides, bread, and dessert, with a copyable shopping list. Adjust for appetite, duration, and kids.
How to Plan a Taco Bar
Plan a taco bar for any headcount: meat, tortillas, cheese, and toppings per guest, with a walking-taco option and a copyable shopping list.
How Much Alcohol for a Wedding
How much beer, wine, and spirits to buy for a wedding: one drink per guest per hour, split by type, with a shopping list. Adjust drinkers and duration.
BBQ for a Crowd
How much meat, buns, sides, and drinks for a backyard BBQ: per-guest quantities with cooked-versus-raw weights and a copyable shopping list.