Serving Size Calculator
How much food do you need per person? Enter guest count and meal type to get recommended amounts for each food category.
Serving Size Calculator
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Food Amounts for 8 people — Dinner (full meal)
Protein (meat/poultry/fish)1360 g (raw)(1.36 kg)
Pasta / Rice (dry)680 g (dry)
Vegetables (cooked)1360 g(1.36 kg)
Green Salad680 g
Bread / Rolls456 g
Soup2000 ml(2.00 L)
Dessert904 g
Per person: 170g (raw) protein, 85g (dry) pasta, 170g vegetables, 85g green, 57g bread, 250ml soup, 113g dessert
Food Quantity Guide
These are general guidelines. Actual amounts depend on appetite, what other dishes are served, and whether the item is a main or side.
Rule of Thumb
For large groups (20+), you can often reduce per-person amounts by 10–15% — not everyone eats maximum portions and people fill plates from multiple dishes.
Leftovers Planning
Planning to have leftovers? Increase amounts by:
- 1 day of leftovers: add 25%
- 2 days of leftovers: add 50%
- Full meal prep week: use our Meal Prep Calculator