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Reference tables
Portion Guide — How Much to Buy Per Guest
Static reference tables for meat, sides, drinks, and dessert across three party formats. For an interactive calculator with exact totals, use the Portion Calculator.
Meat and Protein (raw weight, per person)
Item
Seated dinner
Buffet
BBQ
Chicken breast
200g
250g
200g
Chicken thigh (bone-in)
280g
350g
280g
Beef burger patty (raw)
180g
—
270g (1.5)
Steak (boneless)
220g
250g
220g
Pork ribs (bone-in rack)
—
400g
400g
Salmon fillet
180g
200g
180g
Prawns / shrimp (shell-on)
250g
280g
250g
Sides and Starches (per person)
Item
Seated dinner
Buffet
BBQ
Potatoes (for mash)
200g raw
220g raw
—
Roast potatoes (raw)
180g
200g
180g
Rice (dry weight)
70g
80g
70g
Pasta (dry weight)
80g
90g
—
Coleslaw (dressed)
80g
90g
80g
Green salad
60g leaves
70g
60g
Bread
60g
80g
80g
Drinks (per person, 2-hour party)
Item
Seated dinner
Buffet
BBQ
Wine (bottles)
0.5
0.4
0.3
Sparkling water (litres)
0.3
0.25
0.2
Beer / canned drinks
1 can
1.5
2
Ice (for drinks)
200g
200g
500g
Coffee (dry ground)
8g
6g
—
Dessert (per person)
Item
Seated dinner
Buffet
BBQ
Cake
1 slice (100g)
1 slice
1 slice
Ice cream / sorbet
120g
100g
100g
Tart or pie (full-size)
1/6 tart
1/8 tart
1/8 tart
Fresh fruit
100g
80g
100g
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