Reception Food Help!

wakemein08

So my groom and I are planning a dessert reception and we're providing the food ourselves as to save some money. We're planning on little desserts; cake squares, fresh fruit and chocolate fondue, eclaires, ect. The question is; how do we figure out how many desserts per person? Help!

Lasairiona

For a dessert reception, it's a judgement call. It will only last 2-3 hrs max so it really depends on what your guests choose to eat. Based on the dessert receptions I have attended in the past, 4-5 servings (1 of each item) per person is considered normal. Some people won't partake of anything if they have diabetes so consider having sugarfree desserts and fruit and cheese trays available for those folks. Contrary to popular belief, savory items such as veggie trays and other appetizers are not served.