Indian Catering Calculator
How much dal, rice, sabzi, and dessert for your guest list? Standard caterer norms for Indian menus — free, instant, and honest about the one number that matters most: who actually shows up.
Estimated quantities
- Paneer sabzi (gravy)11.3 kg
- Seasonal dry sabzi9.4 kg
- Dal (raw)2.8 kg
- Rice (raw)5.6 kg
- Roti / naan282 pieces
- Raita / curd5.6 kg
- Salad & accompaniments4.7 kg
- Sweet (gulab jamun etc.)188 pieces
Standard caterer planning norms with a kids adjustment — treat as a starting point and confirm with your caterer (appetites vary by region and occasion).
Frequently asked questions
How much food per person for an Indian wedding?
Caterers typically plan ~450–650 g of cooked food per adult for a full meal: roughly 60–120 g raw rice, 25–35 g raw dal, 200–250 g vegetables/gravies, 2–3 rotis, plus raita, salad, and dessert. Kids count as ~60% of an adult portion. The calculator above applies these norms to your menu style.
How accurate is this calculator?
It uses standard Indian caterer planning norms with meal-type and kids adjustments — a solid starting point, not a contract. Appetites vary by region, season, and occasion, so always review the sheet with your caterer.
How do I know the real guest count?
That is the hard part — and where Ayozan helps. Each family replies for each function with how many people are coming and, if you turn meal choices on, how many of each meal and a note for the kitchen. You see the headcount for every function and can send the caterer a one-line summary on WhatsApp.
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