Party Food Planning Guide — Quantities, Counters & Budget

Most home parties either over-order or under-order — there's rarely a middle ground. Here's the framework Brijwasi uses for 100+ parties a month across Mainpuri.

How much food per guest?

• Cocktail evening: 8-10 finger food bites + 3-4 mocktails per guest
• Birthday lunch: 4 starters + 2 main courses + 1 dessert + cake — 1 plate per adult
• Kitty party: 6 chaat counter items + dessert table + 2 mocktails
• Anniversary dinner: full thali + live counters + premium dessert

Live counters worth adding

• Pani puri / chaat — universal crowd pleaser
• Tawa pasta — kids love it
• Mini dosa station
• Pav bhaji counter
• Hot jalebi + ice cream — best dessert hack

Budget tiers (per guest)

• Casual at-home: ₹400-600
• Stylish at-home: ₹750-1,200
• Premium banquet: ₹1,500-2,500