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Guests
The spread

What you need

Food amounts assume a buffet spread with several dishes; drinks split one shared bar.

For 50 guests

Food Appetizers 11 platters Sliders 10 dozen Tacos 10 dozen BBQ/Pulled Pork 10 lbs
Drinks Wine 34 bottles Champagne 53 bottles Beer 13 cases Spirits 13 bottles

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Planning notes

Notes for a Graduation Party

  • Graduation parties often span 4+ hours, plan for grazing, not a sit-down meal.
  • Young adults eat more than you would expect, so add a margin to your calculations for that age group.
  • Set up a separate kids' food station with pizza and sliders to keep parents happy.
  • Outdoor graduation parties need food that won't spoil in summer heat.
  • Photo ops happen constantly, finger foods beat anything requiring utensils.
  • Set up a visible '21+ only' bar area and a killer mocktail station so younger guests feel included.
  • Keep champagne cold but corked until group photo time, pop bottles for the shot.
Essentials

Gear worth having

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Graduation Decorations Chafing Dishes Champagne Flutes Party Cooler Serving Platters Photo Booth Props
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