Potluck Servings Calculator
Work out how many servings each potluck dish must cover.
Quick answer: enter your details below and click Calculate Servings — your result appears instantly, right here in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.
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How to use
- Enter the number of guests.
- Enter the number of dishes being brought.
- Click Calculate Servings for the per-dish count.
About this tool
At a potluck, every dish serves only part of the crowd, so this calculator divides guests by the number of dishes to find servings per dish. It assumes guests sample several dishes rather than eating a full portion of each one. Confirm the dish count before cooking.
Frequently asked questions
What if one dish is the only main?
Then it needs far more: plan a full portion per guest for a sole main, and use this calculator only for shared sides and desserts.
Should I bring extra for late guests?
A small buffer is already included. For uncertain numbers, round up one more serving rather than doubling the dish.