🥙 Shawarma Calculator
Calculate shawarma meat, wraps, rice and toppings for a Middle Eastern feast.
Kids are counted as about 60% of an adult portion. Appetite and leftover adjustments are shown in the result.
Shopping list
- Raw shawarma meat4.96 lb
- Pita / wraps17
- Garlic/tahini sauce14.1 oz
- Pickles, tomato, onion1.54 lb
Info: 150g cooked shawarma meat + 1.5 wraps per adult.
How much shawarma per person?
150g cooked meat per adult, 1.5 pita or wraps, plus 70g of pickles, onion and tomato toppings.
Sauces
Garlic toum, tahini sauce, or amba (mango) sauce — about 40g per guest.
How much shawarma for 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 people?
These are the exact quantities most home cooks and caterers use when planning shawarma 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 shawarma for 5 people? Plan for about 1.82 lb cooked shawarma + 9 wraps — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much shawarma for 10 people? Plan for about 3.64 lb cooked shawarma + 17 wraps — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much shawarma for 20 people? Plan for about 7.28 lb cooked shawarma + 33 wraps — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much shawarma for 50 people? Plan for about 18.19 lb cooked shawarma + 83 wraps — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much shawarma for 100 people? Plan for about 36.38 lb cooked shawarma + 165 wraps — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
150g cooked shawarma meat + 1.5 wraps per adult.
Shawarma portions for 10, 20, 50, and 100 people
| Guests | Normal serving | Hungry crowd |
|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 3.64 lb cooked shawarma + 17 wraps | 4.37 lb cooked shawarma + 20 wraps |
| 20 guests | 7.28 lb cooked shawarma + 33 wraps | 8.73 lb cooked shawarma + 40 wraps |
| 50 guests | 18.19 lb cooked shawarma + 83 wraps | 21.83 lb cooked shawarma + 100 wraps |
| 100 guests | 36.38 lb cooked shawarma + 165 wraps | 43.65 lb cooked shawarma + 199 wraps |
Frequently asked questions
How much shawarma for 50 people?
About 9.4 kg cooked meat (≈12.5 kg raw).
What rice goes with shawarma?
Yellow seasoned rice (turmeric + cumin) is traditional.