For 40 guests, ask for side dish (8), cookies or dessert (8), main dish (4), appetizer (4), and drinks (4), plus the rest of the list below.
For 40 guests
Food
Sweets and drinks
Supplies and help
How many to ask for
Each count is the ratio per 10 guests, rounded up. Change any number after you create the event.
| Item | Ratio | 10 guests | 20 guests | 30 guests | 50 guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main dish | 1 per 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Side dish | 2 per 10 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Appetizer | 1 per 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Cookies or dessert | 2 per 10 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Drinks | 1 per 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Plates, cups, and napkins | 1 at any size | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Decorating help | 0.5 per 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Clean-up help | 0.5 per 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Tips
Add a section for music, games, or a gift exchange if you need helpers there too.
Ask everyone to bring a serving spoon with their dish.
Clean-up spots fill faster when people claim them up front.
Pitch In Now doesn’t send reminder emails yet, so plan to text the group a day or two before.
People claim items, not times. There are no time slots or shifts yet.
Free, no account for guests
