🎉 Diwali Party Food Calculator
For a Diwali party with a full meal, plan 4 to 6 savory bites, one main serving, two sides, and 2 to 3 small mithai pieces per guest.
Estimate quantities for a Diwali gathering while keeping regional, family, and dietary traditions at the center.
Kids are counted as about 60% of an adult portion. Appetite and leftover adjustments are shown in the result.
Shopping list
- Appetizer pieces66
- Chips1.1 lb
- Dips2.5 cups
- Drinks20 servings
Info: 6 appetizer pieces/person for a 2–3hr event.
Diwali food context
Diwali celebrations vary across India and the diaspora, but hospitality often includes savory snacks and shared sweets such as mithai; many households choose vegetarian menus. Regional dishes and religious practices differ, so no single menu represents every celebration. This planner sizes the host's chosen dishes rather than prescribing them.
Offer several small sweets for sampling, label nuts and dairy, and keep fried snacks in smaller batches so they remain crisp.
How much party food for 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 people?
These are the exact quantities most home cooks and caterers use when planning party food 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 party food for 5 people? Plan for about 33 appetizer pieces — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much party food for 10 people? Plan for about 66 appetizer pieces — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much party food for 20 people? Plan for about 132 appetizer pieces — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much party food for 50 people? Plan for about 330 appetizer pieces — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much party food for 100 people? Plan for about 660 appetizer pieces — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
6 appetizer pieces/person for a 2–3hr event.
Party Food portions for 10, 20, 50, and 100 people
| Guests | Normal serving | Hungry crowd |
|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 66 appetizer pieces | 80 appetizer pieces |
| 20 guests | 132 appetizer pieces | 159 appetizer pieces |
| 50 guests | 330 appetizer pieces | 397 appetizer pieces |
| 100 guests | 660 appetizer pieces | 793 appetizer pieces |