How much should you buy for your party?
QuantityHost works out how much drink, ice, mixers, food, cake and supplies to buy for a party or wedding, and what it might cost. Every result rounds up and shows the assumptions behind it, so you can adjust them to fit your guests.
- Always rounds up
- Every assumption shown
- Free to use
Plan everything
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Party planner
Get one printable shopping list for a party or wedding: how much drink, ice, mixers, food, cups, plates and napkins to buy, from your guest count and how long it lasts.
Drinks
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Wedding drinks calculator
Work out how many bottles of wine, cans of beer, bottles of liquor and champagne to buy for your wedding reception, from your guest count and how long the bar is open.
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Party drinks calculator
Find out how much wine, beer and liquor to buy for a birthday, holiday or house party, based on your guest count, party length and how much your guests drink.
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Champagne toast calculator
Work out how many bottles or magnums of champagne or sparkling wine to buy for a wedding or party toast, from your guest count, pour size and glasses per guest.
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Keg calculator
Find out how many half, quarter or sixth barrel kegs, or how many cans, of beer to buy for a party or wedding, from the number of beer drinkers and how long it is served.
Food and cake
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Party food calculator
Work out how many appetizers, cooked protein, side dishes, rolls and desserts to order for a party, from your guest count and meal type.
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Wedding cake servings calculator
Find out which tier sizes serve your wedding guests, from the number of tiers and a round or square cake, with the servings chart behind every figure.
Ice, mixers and supplies
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Ice calculator
Work out how many pounds or kilograms of ice, and how many bags, to buy for a party or wedding, from your guest count, how long it lasts, the weather and the coolers to chill.
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Mixer and garnish calculator
Work out how many liters of soda, tonic or juice, and how many limes and lemons, to buy for a bar, from the number of liquor drinks you will serve.
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Party supplies calculator
Work out how many cups, plates, napkins, cutlery sets and trash bags to buy for a party, from your guest count, drinks and food courses.
Budget, seating and planning
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Wedding budget calculator
Split your wedding budget across the venue and catering, photography, flowers, attire, music and more, with the cost per guest. Use the standard split or set your own.
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Table and seating calculator
Work out how many round or banquet tables, chairs and table linens you need for a seated wedding or party, from your guest count and the seats at each table.
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Wedding checklist
A wedding planning checklist from 12 months out to the wedding day. Tick off each task, see your progress, and print the list. Your ticks are saved in your browser.
How it works
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Tell us about your guests
Enter your guest count and a few details, such as how long the bar is open.
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See what to buy
The result updates as you type, and it is always rounded up so you don't run short.
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Check the assumptions
Every page lists the rules of thumb behind the numbers. Change the inputs to fit your guests, then copy the link or print your list.