How much pizza do I need for 200 guests?

You need 21 pizzas of pizza for 200 guests at a thanksgiving. This provides 144 total servings with a 15% buffer.

How much pizza per person for a thanksgiving?

Plan for 0.7 servings of pizza per person at a thanksgiving. This assumes pizza is your main food; reduce by 30-40% if serving multiple dishes.

How many servings in 21 pizzas of pizza?

21 pizzas of pizza provides 144 total servings, enough for 200 guests with a 15% buffer to ensure you don't run out.

Is 21 pizzas of pizza enough for 200 people?

Yes, 21 pizzas is the recommended amount for 200 guests at a thanksgiving. This includes a 15% buffer (3 extra pizzas) so you won't run short.

Should I order more pizza than calculated?

Our calculation of 21 pizzas already includes a 15% buffer. However, if your guests are big eaters or pizza is the only food, consider adding 10-20% more. It's always better to have leftovers!

What if I'm serving pizza with other foods?

If serving pizza as part of a buffet spread with other options, reduce this amount by 30-40%. Instead of 21 pizzas, you'd need approximately 14 pizzas.

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How Much Pizza for a 200 Guests Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving • 200 guests

Your Total

pizzas

of pizza

144

total servings

0.7

per person

15%

buffer

Note: This assumes pizza is your main food. Planning a buffet spread? See our Thanksgiving Party Planner for balanced quantities.

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📐 Why This Amount Works

Estimate actual eaters

200 guests × 80% eating rate

At xlarge events, about 80% of guests will eat full servings. 160 eaters

Calculate servings (as main dish)

160 eaters × 3 pizzas per person

As a main dish, plan for 3 pizzas per person. 480 base servings

Apply thanksgiving modifier

× 0.3 (-70% for pizza)

Thanksgivings typically consume 70% less pizza than average. 144 pizzas needed

Convert to pizzas

144 pizzas ÷ 8 per pizza

Each pizza provides 8 pizzas. 18 pizzas (raw)

Add 15% buffer & round up

18 × 1.15 = 20.7, rounded up

Always round up and add a buffer. Running out of food is worse than having leftovers! 21 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	3 pizzas	18 servings
50 guests	6 pizzas	36 servings
75 guests	8 pizzas	54 servings
100 guests	11 pizzas	72 servings
150 guests	16 pizzas	108 servings
200 guests (you)	21 pizzas	144 servings

* All calculations include a 15% buffer. Amounts for thanksgiving as main dish.

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💡 Pro Tips for Thanksgiving Food

✓ Turkey is 1-1.5 lbs per person (includes bone weight).
✓ Appetizers before dinner should be light - 3-4 pieces per person max.
✓ Plan 3-4 side dishes total - not 3-4 per person.
✓ Dessert is non-negotiable - 1 pie per 6-8 guests.
✓ Leftovers are part of Thanksgiving - plan for turkey sandwiches.

Buying Guide

Thanksgiving is about the traditional spread: turkey (1-1.5 lbs per person), stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and pie. Light appetizers before dinner only. Plan for leftovers!