How is food & drinks calculated?
Guests × (food cost per guest + drinks cost per guest).
Holiday Party Calculator
Estimate party food, drinks, and budget by guest count.
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- Takes 1–2 minutes
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Total party cost
$0.00
Cost per guest
$0.00
Food and drinks total
$0.00
Venue and entertainment total
$0.00
Other expenses
$0.00
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Price a holiday party from the guest list outward
Per-guest food and drink costs scale with attendance, so guest count is usually the biggest lever on total spend.
Venue and entertainment are often fixed costs. Enter them separately from per-guest catering so you can see what changes when the RSVP list grows.
Decorations and miscellaneous fill the “other” bucket—useful for small extras that still matter at the end of planning.
Cost per guest helps compare a smaller intimate gathering with a larger open house on equal footing.
FAQ
What if I do not know venue cost yet?
Leave venue at zero and fill food/drinks first. You can add venue later; totals update live.
When should I use Event Budget instead?
Use Event Budget for weddings or complex events with many categories like photography, rentals, and invitations.
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