How much champagne do I need for 20 guests?

You need 13 bottles of champagne for 20 guests at a corporate event. This provides 64 total servings with a 15% buffer to ensure you don't run out.

How much champagne per person for a corporate event?

Plan for 3.2 servings of champagne per person at a corporate event. This accounts for the fact that not everyone drinks alcohol and consumption naturally slows as the event progresses.

How many servings are in a bottle of champagne?

One bottle of champagne contains 6 servings. For 20 guests, you'll need 13 bottles to provide 64 total servings.

What percentage of guests will drink champagne at a corporate event?

At a corporate event with 20 guests, approximately 16 guests (80%) will actively drink. Our formula accounts for this when calculating the 13 bottles you need.

Should I buy extra champagne as a buffer?

Yes! Our calculation of 13 bottles already includes a 15% buffer (2 extra bottles). This ensures you won't run out even if some guests drink more than average. It's always better to have leftovers than to run short.

How long will 13 bottles of champagne last for 20 guests?

13 bottles of champagne will last approximately 3 hours for 20 guests at a corporate event. This calculation factors in the natural slowdown of consumption as the event progresses.

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How Much Champagne for a 20 Guest Corporate Event?

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bottles of champagne

For a 20-guest corporate event lasting 3 hours

15% buffer included

Total servings

3.2

Per person

Buffer bottles

How We Calculated This

Our bartender-tested formula, step by step

Estimate actual drinkers

20 guests × 80% drinking rate

= 16 drinkers

At small events, about 80% of guests typically drink alcohol.

Calculate base consumption

16 drinkers × 1.5 drinks/hour × 3 hours

= 72 base drinks

Industry standard is 1.5 drinks per person per hour for a 3-hour event.

Apply consumption decay

Adjusted for drinking slowdown over time (decay factor: 2.65)

= 64 adjusted drinks

People drink faster in the first hour and slow down as the event progresses.

Apply corporate event modifier

× 1 (0% for champagne)

= 64 champagne servings needed

Corporate Events have standard champagne consumption.

Convert to bottles

64 servings ÷ 6 servings per bottle

= 10.7 bottles (raw)

Each bottle of champagne provides 6 servings.

Add 15% buffer & round up

10.7 × 1.15 = 12.3, rounded up

= 13 bottles

Always round up and add a buffer. Running out is worse than having leftovers!

* Why trust this formula?

Based on industry standards and refined by bartenders with 30+ years of experience. We factor in consumption decay (people drink less as events progress) and real-world drinking percentages.

📊 Quick Reference: Champagne by Guest Count

Guests	Champagne Needed	Total Servings
25 guests	17 bottles	80 servings
50 guests	33 bottles	160 servings
75 guests	49 bottles	240 servings
100 guests	65 bottles	320 servings
150 guests	98 bottles	480 servings
200 guests	130 bottles	640 servings

* All calculations include a 15% buffer. Amounts for corporate event.

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Pro Tips for Your Corporate Event

Insider advice from experienced bartenders

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Most corporate guests self-limit to 2 drinks max - don't over-order.

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Wine outsells beer 3:1 at corporate events - flip your usual ratio.

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40% of corporate guests leave within 90 minutes - peak consumption is minutes 15-60.

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Weekday events consume 35% less than Friday events.

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Always have premium non-alcoholic options prominently displayed.

🛒 Buying Guide

Focus on quality over quantity for corporate events. Stock premium wines and craft options rather than bulk quantities. Have elegant non-alcoholic options visible - many professionals choose not to drink at work functions. A sophisticated sparkling water with citrus is always appreciated.

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