How much food do I need for a party?
As a caterer for many years you need to have an idea of what kind of food you are serving as the answer to finger food would be so different from a buffet or a sit down meal. If I’m doing finger food I allow 5 pieces of food per head at a supper or 8 pieces if it is a dinner. It is a good and easy idea to make a huge pot of chili and another of rice, served with funky throw away cutlery and napkins. The have a large birthday cake/pavlova/dessert roll etc for dessert.
