How Much Catering Do I Need for 20 Guests?
How Much Catering Do I Need for 20 Guests?
Planning catering for 20 guests can feel overwhelming, but getting the quantities right doesn't have to be difficult.
Whether you're organising a corporate meeting, birthday celebration, baby shower, training day or family gathering, choosing the right amount of food means your guests leave happy without you paying for far more than you need.
A Simple Guide for 20 Guests
As a general guide:
- Grazing Platters: 2–3 large grazing platters
- Sandwiches: Around 30–40 sandwich quarters (or 8–10 full sandwiches, depending on the event)
- Wraps: 20–24 wrap pieces
- Sliders: 20–30 sliders if they're the main meal
- Fruit Platters: One large fruit platter
- Sweet Treats: 20–30 bite-sized desserts or cupcakes
The exact amount depends on the time of day, the length of your event and whether food is being served as a light refreshment or as the main meal.
Choosing the Right Style of Catering
For business meetings and training days, sandwich platters, wraps, fruit platters and sweet treats are often the most popular choice.
For birthdays, engagement parties and celebrations, grazing platters paired with sliders, desserts and fresh fruit create a relaxed and impressive dining experience.
Let Us Take the Guesswork Out of Catering
At Nosh & Nibble, I help customers every week choose the right amount of catering for their event.
Whether you're catering for 10 guests or 300, I'll recommend the right combination of platters and menu items so you can enjoy your event knowing everything is taken care of.
If you're unsure how much food you need, simply get in touch and I'll happily help you plan the perfect menu.
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