HowMuchPerPerson

How many plates, cups and napkins per person?

Paper goods run out first, because people grab a fresh plate for seconds and dessert and lose track of their cup.

Calculators

Supplies: per guest and for 25, 50 and 100

FoodPer guest25 guests50 guests100 guests
Plates2 per guest2 packs of 503 packs of 505 packs of 50
Cups3 per guest2 packs of 504 packs of 507 packs of 50
Napkins4 per guest2 packs of 1003 packs of 1005 packs of 100

Amounts include a 10% cushion. Mains are shown in their first serving style; open a food for the others.

Appetizer parties use more small plates and fewer napkins per person than a sit-down meal; the planner switches when you pick appetizers only.

How every rule is set, with sources: our method. Plan everything at once in the menu planner.