🥕 Vegetable Platter Calculator

Build the right-sized veggie tray for parties, showers and game-day tables.

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

Estimate for 10 guests - Vegetable Platter
Total needed
2.91 lb veggies + 11.6 oz dip
Per person
4.2 oz veg + 1.1 oz dip per adult
Suggested purchase
3.31 lb mixed vegetables
Leftover plan
Includes 10% leftover buffer

Shopping list

  • Carrots, celery, peppers, cucumber3.31 lb
  • Cherry tomatoes / broccoli1.1 lb
  • Ranch / hummus dip11.6 oz

Info: 120g veg + 30g dip per adult normal.

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How much veg per person?

75g for a light appetizer, 120g normal, 180g if veggies are a heavier offering.

Crowd favorites

Carrots, celery, cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomato, broccoli, snap peas. Add olives for variety.

How much vegetable platter for 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 people?

These are the exact quantities most home cooks and caterers use when planning vegetable platter 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 vegetable platter for 5 people? Plan for about 1.46 lb veggies + 5.8 oz dip — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
  • How much vegetable platter for 10 people? Plan for about 2.91 lb veggies + 11.6 oz dip — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
  • How much vegetable platter for 20 people? Plan for about 5.82 lb veggies + 1.46 lb dip — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
  • How much vegetable platter for 50 people? Plan for about 14.55 lb veggies + 3.64 lb dip — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
  • How much vegetable platter for 100 people? Plan for about 29.1 lb veggies + 7.28 lb dip — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.

120g veg + 30g dip per adult normal.

Vegetable Platter portions for 10, 20, 50, and 100 people

GuestsNormal servingHungry crowd
10 guests2.91 lb veggies + 11.6 oz dip3.49 lb veggies + 14 oz dip
20 guests5.82 lb veggies + 1.46 lb dip6.98 lb veggies + 1.75 lb dip
50 guests14.55 lb veggies + 3.64 lb dip17.46 lb veggies + 4.37 lb dip
100 guests29.1 lb veggies + 7.28 lb dip34.92 lb veggies + 8.73 lb dip

Frequently asked questions

How much dip for a veggie tray?

About 30g of dip per person — ranch, hummus, tzatziki or French onion.

How to keep veg fresh?

Cut day-of, store in cold water in the fridge, drain well before plating.

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