Meal Planner & Portion Calculator
Enter how many people you're serving and pick a meal style. We'll estimate recommended portions for protein, sides, vegetables, dessert, and drinks—plus the total shopping list with leftovers included.
How to use this tool
- AdultsEnter how many adults you're feeding.
- ChildrenEnter the number of kids (they count as 0.6 of an adult portion).
- Meal stylePick light, standard, or hearty service to adjust portion sizes.
- Leftover buffer (%)Add a cushion for second helpings or meal prep. We'll increase quantities by this percentage.
- Include coursesCheck the dishes you plan to serve—protein, starch, vegetables, salad, dessert, and drinks—to include them in the totals.
Press Calculate portions to get suggested quantities for each course and a shopping list. Reset returns to the default headcount.
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