Party Budget Per Guest: How to Calculate
A per-guest view helps you compare quotes and decide how many people to invite. Add up fixed costs, add per-guest costs, then divide.
Practical tips
- Add venue, decor and entertainment as fixed costs.
- Multiply food and drink by guests.
- Add a contingency.
- Divide total by guest count for the per-guest figure.
Free calculator
Try the Party Budget Calculator with your own numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How much contingency should I add?
Some planners use around ten percent. Choose what suits you.
Does this include tips?
Add them as a line item.