Meal Portion Calculator for Parties, Dinners & Events
Quickly calculate how much pasta, rice, pizza, BBQ, cake, coffee, salad, tacos, and more you need for any group size.
- ✓ Works offline
- ✓ US & metric units
- ✓ Print & shopping list
- ✓ Mobile friendly
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How it works
Pick a calculator
Choose what food you're planning — pasta, BBQ, pizza, cake or 10+ more.
Tell us about your guests
Enter adults, kids, appetite level and event type.
Get a shopping list
Print, copy or save your portion plan instantly.
Planning food for a crowd?
Whether you're hosting 10 friends or a 200-person wedding, Portion Pal turns guest counts into precise shopping lists. No more over-buying, no more running short.
- Total dry pasta2.2 kg
- Pasta sauce2.4 L
- Parmesan300 g
- Includes 10% leftovers✓
Frequently asked questions
Estimates are general planning guidelines. Adjust for guest preferences, recipes, age groups, and event type.