How much pizza do I need for 25 guests?

You need 4 pizzas of pizza for 25 guests at a thanksgiving. This provides 21 total servings with a 15% buffer.

How much pizza per person for a thanksgiving?

Plan for 0.8 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 4 pizzas of pizza?

4 pizzas of pizza provides 21 total servings, enough for 25 guests with a 15% buffer to ensure you don't run out.

Is 4 pizzas of pizza enough for 25 people?

Yes, 4 pizzas is the recommended amount for 25 guests at a thanksgiving. This includes a 15% buffer (1 extra pizzas) so you won't run short.

Should I order more pizza than calculated?

Our calculation of 4 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 4 pizzas, you'd need approximately 3 pizzas.

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How Much Pizza for a 25 Guests Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving • 25 guests

Your Total

pizzas

of pizza

total servings

0.8

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

25 guests × 95% eating rate

At small events, about 95% of guests will eat full servings. 24 eaters

Calculate servings (as main dish)

24 eaters × 3 pizzas per person

As a main dish, plan for 3 pizzas per person. 72 base servings

Apply thanksgiving modifier

× 0.3 (-70% for pizza)

Thanksgivings typically consume 70% less pizza than average. 21 pizzas needed

Convert to pizzas

21 pizzas ÷ 8 per pizza

Each pizza provides 8 pizzas. 2.6 pizzas (raw)

Add 15% buffer & round up

2.6 × 1.15 = 3.0, rounded up

Always round up and add a buffer. Running out of food is worse than having leftovers! 4 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)	4 pizzas	21 servings
50 guests	8 pizzas	42 servings
75 guests	12 pizzas	63 servings
100 guests	16 pizzas	84 servings
150 guests	24 pizzas	126 servings
200 guests	32 pizzas	168 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!