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How Much Champagne for a 15 Guest Corporate Event?

You will need approx.

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10
bottles of champagne

For a 15-guest corporate event lasting 3 hours

info 15% buffer included
48
Total servings
3.2
Per person
+2
Buffer bottles

How We Calculated This

Our bartender-tested formula, step by step

1

Estimate actual drinkers

15 guests × 80% drinking rate
= 12 drinkers

At small events, about 80% of guests typically drink alcohol.

2

Calculate base consumption

12 drinkers × 1.5 drinks/hour × 3 hours
= 54 base drinks

Industry standard is 1.5 drinks per person per hour for a 3-hour event.

3

Apply consumption decay

Adjusted for drinking slowdown over time (decay factor: 2.65)
= 48 adjusted drinks

People drink faster in the first hour and slow down as the event progresses.

4

Apply corporate event modifier

× 1 (0% for champagne)
= 48 champagne servings needed

Corporate Events have standard champagne consumption.

5

Convert to bottles

48 servings ÷ 6 servings per bottle
= 8 bottles (raw)

Each bottle of champagne provides 6 servings.

6

Add 15% buffer & round up

8 × 1.15 = 9.2, rounded up
= 10 bottles

Always round up and add a buffer. Running out is worse than having leftovers!

Why trust this formula?

Based on industry standards and refined by bartenders with 30+ years of experience. We factor in consumption decay (people drink less as events progress) and real-world drinking percentages.

📊 Quick Reference: Champagne by Guest Count

Guests Champagne Needed Total Servings
25 guests 17 bottles 80 servings
50 guests 34 bottles 160 servings
75 guests 50 bottles 240 servings
100 guests 67 bottles 320 servings
150 guests 100 bottles 480 servings
200 guests 134 bottles 640 servings

* All calculations include a 15% buffer. Amounts for corporate event.

The Essentials

🥂 10 bottles Champagne
18 glasses Champagne flutes (1.5 per drinker) Buy
3 buckets Ice buckets (Keep bottles chilled) Buy

The Host's Secret

Editorial Curation

ATMOSPHERE

"Most corporate guests self-limit to 2 drinks max - don't over-order."

Pro Tip #1
PREPARATION

"Wine outsells beer 3:1 at corporate events - flip your usual ratio."

Pro Tip #2
TIMING

"40% of corporate guests leave within 90 minutes - peak consumption is minutes 15-60."

Pro Tip #3
SERVICE

"Weekday events consume 35% less than Friday events."

Pro Tip #4
PRESENTATION

"Always have premium non-alcoholic options prominently displayed."

Pro Tip #5
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Buying Guide

Focus on quality over quantity for corporate events. Stock premium wines and craft options rather than bulk quantities. Have elegant non-alcoholic options visible - many professionals choose not to drink at work functions. A sophisticated sparkling water with citrus is always appreciated.

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