Catering Calculator

Estimate food quantities, catering costs, pricing, and profit for parties, events, and large gatherings.

Event details

Enter the number of guests and estimated food quantity per guest.

Number of guests

people

Food per guest

Food cost per guest

cost

Markup

Event details

Add guest count and a food allowance to prepare for your catering event.

Number of guests

people

Extra food allowance

Food quantities

Estimate how much food you need for each guest.

Main dish per guest

Side dish per guest

Rice / carbs per guest

Dessert per guest

serving

Food costs

Enter your estimated ingredient and service costs.

Main dish cost per kg

Side dish cost per kg

Rice / carbs cost per kg

Dessert cost per serving

Additional costs

Labor cost

Transport cost

Other expenses

Desired profit margin

Catering estimate

Your estimated food quantities, costs, and pricing.

Estimated total price

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Catering estimate

Total guests

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Food cost

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Total catering cost

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Cost per guest

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Selling price per guest

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Estimated profit

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Food quantity breakdown

Main dish —

Side dish —

Rice / carbs —

Desserts —

Cost breakdown

Ingredient cost —

Labor —

Transport —

Other expenses —

Estimated profit —

Tip: For large events, consider adding extra food for unexpected guests, larger appetites, staff meals, and possible food waste. Your actual catering cost may also vary depending on ingredient prices and event requirements.