How much wine do I need for 30 guests?

You need 35 bottles of wine for 30 guests at a new year's eve party. This provides 149 total servings with a 15% buffer to ensure you don't run out.

How much wine per person for a new year's eve party?

Plan for 5 servings of wine per person at a new year's eve party. 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 wine?

One bottle of wine contains 5 servings. For 30 guests, you'll need 35 bottles to provide 149 total servings.

What percentage of guests will drink wine at a new year's eve party?

At a new year's eve party with 30 guests, approximately 24 guests (80%) will actively drink. Our formula accounts for this when calculating the 35 bottles you need.

Should I buy extra wine as a buffer?

Yes! Our calculation of 35 bottles already includes a 15% buffer (5 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 35 bottles of wine last for 30 guests?

35 bottles of wine will last approximately 5 hours for 30 guests at a new year's eve party. This calculation factors in the natural slowdown of consumption as the event progresses.

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How Much Wine for a 30 Guest New Year's Eve Party?

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bottles of wine

For a 30-guest new year's eve party lasting 5 hours

15% buffer included

149

Total servings

Per person

Buffer bottles

How We Calculated This

Our bartender-tested formula, step by step

Estimate actual drinkers

30 guests × 80% drinking rate

= 24 drinkers

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

Calculate base consumption

24 drinkers × 1.5 drinks/hour × 5 hours

= 180 base drinks

Industry standard is 1.5 drinks per person per hour for a 5-hour event.

Apply consumption decay

Adjusted for drinking slowdown over time (decay factor: 3.75)

= 135 adjusted drinks

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

Apply new year's eve party modifier

× 1.1 (+10% for wine)

= 149 wine servings needed

New Year's Eve Partys typically consume 10% more wine than average.

Convert to bottles

149 servings ÷ 5 servings per bottle

= 29.8 bottles (raw)

Each bottle of wine provides 5 servings.

Add 15% buffer & round up

29.8 × 1.15 = 34.3, rounded up

= 35 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: Wine by Guest Count

Guests	Wine Needed	Total Servings
25 guests	30 bottles	124 servings
50 guests	59 bottles	248 servings
75 guests	88 bottles	373 servings
100 guests	117 bottles	497 servings
150 guests	175 bottles	745 servings
200 guests	234 bottles	993 servings

* All calculations include a 15% buffer. Amounts for new year's eve party.

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Pro Tips for Your New Year's Eve Party

Insider advice from experienced bartenders

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70% of champagne is consumed between 11:30pm and 12:15am - time your chilling.

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Have champagne COLD and ready to pour at 11:55pm.

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People pace themselves until 10pm then drinking accelerates.

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Late-night parties need designated drivers or Uber - plan ahead.

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Noisemakers and party favors should be near the champagne station.

🛒 Buying Guide

This is THE champagne event. Plan 1 bottle per 3-4 guests for the midnight toast, plus additional for cocktails (French 75s, Kir Royale). Have regular bar options for earlier in the evening. Stock more than you think - better to have leftovers than run out at midnight.

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