How Much to Serve at a Party per 10 Guests

Dips: Plan for about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of dip per person. For 10 guests, you'll need around 2.5-5 cups of dip.

Appetizers: Plan for 3-4 different types of appetizers, with about 4-5 pieces per person for each type. So, for 10 guests, you'll need around 120-160 appetizer pieces in total.

Fruit Platter: Plan for about 1-2 cups of fruit per person. For 10 guests, you'll need around 10-20 cups of fruit.

Soup: Plan for about 1-2 cups of soup per person. For 10 guests, you'll need around 10-20 cups of soup.

Pizza: Depending on the size of the pizza and appetite of your guests, you might need 3-4 large pizzas (14-inch) or 5-6 medium pizzas (12-inch) to feed 10 guests.

Sandwiches: If serving sandwiches, plan for about 1-2 sandwiches per person, depending on size. For 10 guests, you'll need around 10-20 sandwiches.

Crudités (Vegetable Platter): Plan for about 1-2 cups of vegetables per person. For 10 guests, you'll need around 10-20 cups of vegetables.

Pasta: If serving pasta as a main dish, (uncooked weight). For 10 guests, you'll need around 2.5-3.75 pounds of pasta.

Rice or Grains: If serving rice or other grains as a side dish, plan for about 1/2 cup (uncooked) per person. For 10 guests, you'll need around 5 cups of uncooked rice or grains.

Sweet treats are always a hit at parties! For 10 guests, consider offering 2-3 different dessert options. 

Cookies or Small Desserts: Plan for about 2-3 cookies or small desserts per person. For 10 guests, you'll need around 20-30 cookies or small desserts.

Ice Cream: Plan for about 1/2 cup to 1 cup per person. For 10 guests, you'll need around 5-10 cups of ice cream.

Cake or tiramisu: Plan for 1-2 servings of cake per person. For 10 guests, you'll need around 10-20 servings of cake, depending on the size of the cake.

Keep the drinks flowing with a variety of options for your guests. For a party of 10, plan for around 2-3 drinks per person. This can include a mix of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to cater to everyone's preferences.

Wine: Approximately 4 bottles (750 ml each) for 10 guests. This allows for about 2 glasses per person.

Beer: Plan for about 2-3 bottles or cans per person. For 10 guests, you'll need around 20-30 bottles or cans of beer.