Party Planner: Food, Ice & Drinks
Smart calculations for Pizza, Taco Bars, and BBQ parties. Calculate your exact shopping list.
Great hosting starts with confidence, not guesswork. We've translated professional event planning secrets into a simple tool that answers the ultimate question: 'Did I buy enough?' Our smart logic ensures your guests stay full and your drinks stay cold, eliminating the stress so you can focus on the fun.
Event Details
Shopping List
Pizzas (Large, 8-slice)
4 pies
Ice
10 lbs
(1 bag @ 10 lbs each)
- - Standard ice bags are 10 lbs. We recommend buying this amount to ensure full coverage.
- - For serving cups only. Add extra if using coolers.
Total Beverages (Water & Soda)
30 cans/bottles
Pro Tip:
Aim for a mix of 70% Soda/Juice and 30% Water.
How We Calculated This
The Pizza Algorithm:
It's not just about counting heads. Our dynamic model calibrates for 'Appetite Profiles'—balancing the hearty consumption of adults against the smaller appetites of children. Crucially, we apply a 'Grazing Multiplier' based on your event duration, ensuring that whether it's a quick meeting or an all-day marathon, the pizza box never ends up empty.
The Ice Standard:
Serving lukewarm drinks is a hosting nightmare. Our algorithm focuses on 'Service Necessity'—accounting for both consumption (ice in cups) and natural thermal loss (melting) over the duration of your event. This ensures every drink is served frosty from the first toast to the last goodbye. (Note: This total is for serving ice only; we recommend adding extra bags if you plan to fill large chest coolers.)
The Drink Ratio:
Guest thirst follows a curve, not a straight line. Our logic uses a 'Decaying Consumption Model' that anticipates a rush during the first hour and a stabilized rate for the rest of the event. We also weight the total based on your guest mix, ensuring you aren't buying adult quantities of soda for a kids' party.