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How Much Pizza for a 25 Guests New Year's Eve Party?
New Year's Eve Party • 25 guests
Your Total
9
pizzas
of pizza
57
total servings
2.3
per person
15%
buffer
Note: This assumes pizza is your main food. Planning a buffet spread? See our New Year's Eve Party Planner for balanced quantities.
📐 Why This Amount Works
1
Estimate actual eaters
25 guests × 95% eating rate At small events, about 95% of guests will eat full servings. 24 eaters
2
Calculate servings (as main dish)
24 eaters × 3 pizzas per person As a main dish, plan for 3 pizzas per person. 72 base servings
3
Apply new year's eve party modifier
× 0.8 (-20% for pizza) New Year's Eve Partys typically consume 20% less pizza than average. 57 pizzas needed
4
Convert to pizzas
57 pizzas ÷ 8 per pizza Each pizza provides 8 pizzas. 7.1 pizzas (raw)
5
Add 15% buffer & round up
7.1 × 1.15 = 8.2, rounded up Always round up and add a buffer. Running out of food is worse than having leftovers! 9 pizzas
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Caterer-Tested Formula
Our calculations are based on real event data from professional caterers and party planners.
📊 Quick Reference: Pizza by Guest Count
| Guests | Pizza Needed | Total Servings |
|---|---|---|
| 25 guests (you) | 9 pizzas | 57 servings |
| 50 guests | 18 pizzas | 114 servings |
| 75 guests | 27 pizzas | 171 servings |
| 100 guests | 36 pizzas | 228 servings |
| 150 guests | 54 pizzas | 342 servings |
| 200 guests | 72 pizzas | 456 servings |
* All calculations include a 15% buffer. Amounts for new year's eve party as main dish.
💡 Pro Tips for New Year's Eve Party Food
- ✓ Elegant appetizers are expected - this is a dressy event.
- ✓ Late-night food is essential - sliders or pizza around 12:30am.
- ✓ Heavy apps early, lighter as midnight approaches.
- ✓ Sweet treats for after midnight - champagne and dessert pair perfectly.
- ✓ Breakfast items for really late parties - mini quiches, bacon strips.
Buying Guide
NYE is about elegant appetizers and champagne. Plan 8-10 appetizer pieces per person for the main event, plus late-night snacks for after midnight. End with something sweet.
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