How to Estimate Food Quantities for Large Catering Events
Avoid food shortage or wastage with our simple food quantity estimation cheat sheet.
Accurately estimating food quantities is both an art and a science. Standard formulas call for 150g-200g of main course gravy per person, 2 pieces of bread/roti, 100g of rice, and 1.5 starter portions per head. Professional caterers use these standards to prevent food shortage while minimizing waste.