Calculate Party Rations,
Generous & Waste-Free.
Free party calculators: how much alcohol for any guest list, food quantities per person, pounds of ice you actually need, and a budget that covers what hosts forget.
Wine Bottle Yields
Standard 750ml bottles pour 5 glasses (5 oz each); champagne flutes pour 6 toasts.
Keg Sizing (1/2 vs 1/6)
Half-barrel pony kegs serve 165 beers (12 oz); sixth barrels serve 55 beers.
Buffet Meat Portions
6–8 ounces cooked protein per adult guest when serving two meat selections.
PartyMath Tools
Party Drink Calculator
Beer, wine, and spirits by the container for any guest list and party length — plus the non-alcoholic half hosts forget.
Party Food Quantity Calculator
Pounds of food per event type — protein, sides, and appetizer pieces, planned the way caterers plan.
Party Ice Calculator
Pounds and bags of ice for drinks and cooling — with the outdoor-heat and cooler-holding adjustments.
Party Budget Calculator
A total budget allocated the way party money actually goes — food, drinks, supplies, and the buffer that saves the night.
Practical Guides & Best Practices
How Much Alcohol for a Party of 50? The Formula, Not a Guess
The drinks-per-hour formula, container conversions, mix percentages, and the non-alcoholic half of the shopping list.
Party Food Quantities: How Much Per Guest, Per Event Type
Pounds per person for dinners, pieces per hour for appetizers, the two-proteins rule, and the timing trick that doubles generosity.
The Two-Week Party Planning Timeline
What to do 14, 7, 3, and 1 day out — the calendar that turns hosting from a scramble into a system.