Dinner Party Portion Planner
Never run short (or drown in leftovers) again. Enter your guest count and appetite level to get scaled portion recommendations for your next dinner party.
About this calculator
Scale ingredient quantities for a home dinner party based on guest count, appetite level, and course type.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does appetite level affect the calculation?
Appetite level adjusts a scaling factor centered on 5 (average appetite). Higher values increase portions by up to about 60% more, lower values reduce them.
Should I plan for seconds?
The appetite level slider already builds in extra buffer at higher settings, but if guests are known big eaters, consider nudging the slider higher or adding 10-15% to the result.
How do I convert protein ounces to number of steaks or chicken breasts?
Divide the total protein ounces by the average weight of a single portion (e.g., a typical chicken breast is about 6-8 oz) to estimate how many pieces to buy.