How much pizza for 50 people
Order 19 large pizzas for 50 people. Fifty people is a club night, a cocktail hour, or a company gathering where the pizza is the food.
Count 3 slices per adult when pizza is the meal, 2 slices for each child under 10, and 4 slices for a big appetite. A filling side such as a large salad, wings, or bread is 2 slices per adult. A large pizza is 8 slices. 50 adults need 150 slices. 19 large pizzas are 152 slices, 2 slices more than the 150 slices counted.
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What changes the count
- Count 2 slices for each child under 10. 16 children and 34 adults need 134 slices: 17 large pizzas.
- Count 4 slices for each big appetite. 10 big appetites and 40 other adults need 160 slices: 20 large pizzas.
- With a filling side such as a large salad, wings, or bread, plan 2 slices per adult. 50 people need 100 slices: 13 large pizzas.
| Situation | Slices | Large pizzas |
|---|---|---|
| 50 adults, pizza is the meal | 150 | 19 |
| 16 children and 34 adults | 134 | 17 |
| 10 big appetites and 40 other adults | 160 | 20 |
| Filling side with the pizza | 100 | 13 |
Confirm the shop can bake 19 large pizzas in one window. A second pizzeria is a better backup than reordering late.
These counts are a rule of thumb. A larger pie, a thin crust, or a different cut changes how far each pizza goes.