How Much Catering Should I Order?
Ordering the right amount of food for any event can be difficult. Not offering enough food can leave your guests unsatisfied while ordering too much may result in wastage which no one wants.
In any case, understanding how much catering to supply your guests with can be a daunting. Not only do you have to put food on the table, but you have to consider a number of factors:
- Budget
- Length of event
- Audience attending (e.g. 50 - 50 mix of men & women)
- How many guests are schedule to attend
- Potential attendee dropouts
Before placing your order its a great idea to gather as many details as possible to help make an informed decision on your catering order.
How much catering should I order?
At CanapeMe we recommend the following;
30 minute events: 3-4 pieces per person + Seasonal Fruit Platter/10 people
1 hour events: 5-6 pieces per person
Every additional hour: add either 1-2 canapes or 1 x Lite Dips & Spreads, Antipasto, Artisian Cheese or Seasonal Fruit Platter/10 people