🥣 Burrito Bowl Calculator

Setting up a build-your-own burrito bowl bar? Get exact rice, beans, protein and toppings for every guest.

Kids are counted as about 60% of an adult portion. Appetite and leftover adjustments are shown in the result.

Estimate for 10 guests - Burrito Bowl
Total needed
10 burrito bowls (9.09 lb of fillings)
Per person
~2.6 oz dry rice + 4.2 oz protein per adult
Suggested purchase
2.2 lb dry rice, 4.41 lb raw protein
Leftover plan
Includes 10% leftover buffer

Shopping list

  • Dry rice2.2 lb
  • Cooked beans1.94 lb
  • Protein (cooked)2.91 lb
  • Veg / corn / lettuce2.43 lb
  • Shredded cheese8.8 oz
  • Salsa & sour cream14.1 oz

Info: 75g dry rice + 80g beans + 120g protein per adult.

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How much per burrito bowl?

Plan ~75g dry rice, 80g cooked beans, and 120g cooked protein per adult, plus 100g of mixed veg and 25g cheese.

Build-your-own bar setup

Set out rice → beans → proteins → veg/salsas → cheese/sour cream/guac. Provide tongs and ladles. Label vegan and gluten-free items.

How much burrito bowl for 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 people?

These are the exact quantities most home cooks and caterers use when planning burrito bowl for a group. Portions assume a normal adult appetite with a small buffer for leftovers — bump up one level for hungry guests, sports crowds, or long events.

  • How much burrito bowl for 5 people? Plan for about 5 burrito bowls (4.55 lb of fillings) — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
  • How much burrito bowl for 10 people? Plan for about 10 burrito bowls (9.09 lb of fillings) — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
  • How much burrito bowl for 20 people? Plan for about 20 burrito bowls (18.19 lb of fillings) — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
  • How much burrito bowl for 50 people? Plan for about 50 burrito bowls (45.47 lb of fillings) — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
  • How much burrito bowl for 100 people? Plan for about 100 burrito bowls (90.94 lb of fillings) — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.

75g dry rice + 80g beans + 120g protein per adult.

Burrito Bowl portions for 10, 20, 50, and 100 people

GuestsNormal servingHungry crowd
10 guests10 burrito bowls (9.09 lb of fillings)10 burrito bowls (10.91 lb of fillings)
20 guests20 burrito bowls (18.19 lb of fillings)20 burrito bowls (21.83 lb of fillings)
50 guests50 burrito bowls (45.47 lb of fillings)50 burrito bowls (54.56 lb of fillings)
100 guests100 burrito bowls (90.94 lb of fillings)100 burrito bowls (109.13 lb of fillings)

Frequently asked questions

How much rice for 20 burrito bowls?

About 1.5 kg dry rice (which cooks to ~4.5 kg).

How much chicken for a burrito bowl bar?

Plan 120g cooked protein per adult — 2.4 kg cooked chicken for 20 guests.

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