Catering portion guide
How much pizza per person?
In short
Plan on 3 slices of pizza per person, which is about 3/8 of a standard 8-slice large pie. For 20 guests that is 60 slices, or roughly 8 large pizzas.
How much pizza for 10 to 100 people
Planned at finished weight, so what you make is what you serve.
| Guests | Order | Serves |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 21 slices | 21 slices |
| 8 | 24 slices | 24 slices |
| 10 | 30 slices | 30 slices |
| 12 | 36 slices | 36 slices |
| 15 | 45 slices | 45 slices |
| 20 | 60 slices | 60 slices |
| 25 | 75 slices | 75 slices |
| 30 | 90 slices | 90 slices |
| 40 | 120 slices | 120 slices |
| 50 | 150 slices | 150 slices |
| 75 | 225 slices | 225 slices |
| 100 | 300 slices | 300 slices |
These are standard food-service planning figures, not fixed constants. Real yield moves with cut, trim level, cooking method, and how long the food is held. Weigh your own results once and adjust the factor to your kitchen.
Things that change the number
- Teenagers and late-night crowds run closer to 4 slices per person.
- With sides and salad alongside, 2 slices per person is enough.
- Order at least one plain cheese for every four pizzas, it is always the first to go.
Common questions
- How much pizza per person?
- Plan on 3 slices of pizza per person, which is about 3/8 of a standard 8-slice large pie. For 20 guests that is 60 slices, or roughly 8 large pizzas.
- How much pizza for 50 people?
- For 50 guests, order about 150 slices of finished pizza, which serves about 150 slices.
- How much pizza for 100 people?
- For 100 guests, order about 300 slices of finished pizza, which serves about 300 slices.
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