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Ottawa Catering

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Food Quantity Planner

Estimate broad quantities for appetizers, entrees, sides, desserts, drinks, coffee and tea.

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Fresh catered salads and prepared dishes

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A stronger brief usually gets a sharper quote.

Fresh catered salads and prepared dishes
Corporate catered lunch laid out for an office meeting
Wedding reception tables set for a catered dinner
Appetizers200 to 350 pieces
Entrees50 portions
Side dishes75 portions
Desserts56 pieces
Non-alcoholic drinks125 servings
Coffee and tea35 servings

Professional caterers may use different assumptions based on menu, duration and guest mix.