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How Much Sliders for a 150 Guests Birthday Party?

Birthday Party • 150 guests

Your Total
37
dozen
of sliders
383
total servings
2.6
per person
15%
buffer

Note: This assumes sliders is your main food. If serving multiple foods, reduce this amount by 30-40%.

📐 Why This Amount Works

1
Estimate actual eaters
150 guests × 85% eating rate
At large events, about 85% of guests will eat full servings. 128 eaters
2
Calculate servings (as main dish)
128 eaters × 3 sliders per person
As a main dish, plan for 3 sliders per person. 384 base servings
3
Apply birthday party modifier
× 1 (0% for sliders)
Birthday Partys have standard sliders consumption. 383 sliders needed
4
Convert to dozen
383 sliders ÷ 12 per dozen
Each dozen provides 12 sliders. 31.9 dozen (raw)
5
Add 15% buffer & round up
31.9 × 1.15 = 36.7, rounded up
Always round up and add a buffer. Running out of food is worse than having leftovers! 37 dozen
Caterer-Tested Formula
Our calculations are based on real event data from professional caterers and party planners.

📊 Quick Reference: Sliders by Guest Count

Guests Sliders Needed Total Servings
25 guests 7 dozen 64 servings
50 guests 13 dozen 128 servings
75 guests 19 dozen 192 servings
100 guests 25 dozen 255 servings
150 guests (you) 37 dozen 383 servings
200 guests 50 dozen 511 servings

* All calculations include a 15% buffer. Amounts for birthday party as main dish.

🛒 Your Complete Shopping List

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Sliders
37 dozen
Slider buns — Match to patties
37 buns
Cheese slices — American or cheddar
37 slices
Pickles — Sliced for burgers
15 jars
Ketchup/Mustard
2 bottles

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💡 Pro Tips for Birthday Party Food

  • Cake reduces other food consumption by 20% - factor this into your planning.
  • Kids' birthday parties need 30% less food per person - shorter attention spans.
  • Adult milestone birthdays (30, 40, 50) eat more - people linger longer.
  • Late-night birthdays need late-night food - pizza arrives around 10pm.
  • Set up food before activities and cake - people graze while waiting.

Buying Guide

Birthday party food depends heavily on the age group. Kids' parties: pizza and simple finger foods. Young adult birthdays: pizza, wings, and shareable platters. 40+ birthdays: more sophisticated appetizers and seated options.

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