plates per guest?

frognjessi

Yes, I definitely asked this before but apparently I didn't save it *hangs head in shame*. I'm buying the plastic plates that look like real plates. I'm having a buffet. There will be cookies (obviously). So how many dinner plates per guest? How many bowls (for salads)? Small plates? Also, I need to buy cups for the bar... how in the world do I determine how many cups to buy? And what size cups? We're havng beer, pop, juice, and probably the same liquors that N had. TIA and I promise I'll save it this time!

New_to_PGH

I am completely guessing, but I'd overbuy and return what isn't needed - your bartenders should be able to help you guess, but I'd say 4 or 5 cups per guest? I think htey could keep track of the open/unopened bags of glasses for you.For plates and salad bowls, I'd say 120% of your guest list - so 100 guests, 120 plates (I think that's how most caterers plan buffet meals out).

colleenmclaughlin1

I would have given you the exact answer that Jen did.

d78

Yep! What they said! And go to Sam's Club if you have to buy them yourself! (If you don't have a membership, I can go for you)

pinksonya

We bought waaaay too many cups from Sam's Club, but they are cheap.  I agree with the above comments about plates.