🍛 Curry Calculator
Plan curry for a dinner party or buffet — protein, sauce, rice and bread, all sized to your guest list.
Kids are counted as about 60% of an adult portion. Appetite and leftover adjustments are shown in the result.
Shopping list
- Protein or vegetables3.64 lb
- Curry sauce / coconut milk6.9 cups
- Dry rice2.2 lb
- Naan or roti10
Info: 300g curry/adult main with 150g protein/veg + 150g sauce.
How much curry per person?
About 300g of finished curry per adult — that's roughly 150g protein/veg plus 150g sauce. Add 75g dry rice each.
Multiple curries
If serving 2+ curries, you can drop each by ~30% and let guests sample.
How much curry for 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 people?
These are the exact quantities most home cooks and caterers use when planning curry 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 curry for 5 people? Plan for about 3.64 lb curry — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much curry for 10 people? Plan for about 7.28 lb curry — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much curry for 20 people? Plan for about 14.55 lb curry — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much curry for 50 people? Plan for about 36.38 lb curry — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much curry for 100 people? Plan for about 72.75 lb curry — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
300g curry/adult main with 150g protein/veg + 150g sauce.
Curry portions for 10, 20, 50, and 100 people
| Guests | Normal serving | Hungry crowd |
|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 7.28 lb curry | 8.73 lb curry |
| 20 guests | 14.55 lb curry | 17.46 lb curry |
| 50 guests | 36.38 lb curry | 43.65 lb curry |
| 100 guests | 72.75 lb curry | 87.3 lb curry |
Frequently asked questions
How much curry for 20 people?
About 6 kg of finished curry plus 1.5 kg dry rice (≈4.5 kg cooked).
How many naans per person?
1 naan per adult is plenty alongside rice.