How Many Pizzas Per Person? A Simple Guide for Parties and Events

Working out how much pizza to get for a party is harder than it looks. Order too little and people go hungry. Order too much and you are eating leftovers for days. Here is a simple way to think about it.

The quick answer

• Light meal or snack: plan on 2 to 3 slices per adult.
• Main meal: plan on 3 to 4 slices per adult.
• Kids: 1 to 2 slices each is usually plenty.
• Big eaters: teenagers and hungry guests can easily go past 4 slices.

A standard round pizza is usually cut into 6 to 8 slices, so for a main meal that works out to roughly half a pizza or a little more per adult. Always check the size and slice count with whoever is making the pizza.

What changes the number

• Time of day: people eat more at dinner than at an afternoon party.
• Other food: if there are starters, salads or dessert, people eat less pizza.
• How long the event runs: guests come back for more over a longer party.
• Drinks: when the drinks are flowing, people tend to eat more.
• The crowd: a sports team eats differently to a kids' party.

Mix up the toppings

• Have a couple of classics like Margherita that everyone will eat.
• Add a meat option and a vegetarian option.
• Ask your guests about dietary needs before you order.
• If you are not sure, order a bit more of the simple pizzas. They always go first.

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• You only need your guest numbers.
• Pizzas come out fresh and hot, one after another.
• No boxes, no cold leftovers and no running out halfway through.

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