Guest count & catering calculator
Work out plates and catering cost for mehndi, sangeet, wedding and reception from invites, expected turnout and per-plate rates.
| Function | Invited | Expected turnout % | Per plate (₹) | Plates | Catering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | ₹0 | ||||
| 0 | ₹0 | ||||
| 0 | ₹0 | ||||
| 0 | ₹0 | ||||
| 0 | ₹0 |
Catering across all functions: ₹0 (₹0)
Turnout is your own estimate. Ask your caterer how they bill for plates ordered versus plates served.
How to use it
Add each function with the number of people invited, the share you expect to attend, and the per-plate rate your caterer quoted. The tool rounds plates up, because caterers bill for whole plates.
Turnout is your own estimate. Families usually know it better than any rule: a sangeet with only close family fills up, while a large reception in a city where many guests live far away may not.
Ask your caterer
- Do they bill for plates guaranteed in advance, or plates actually served?
- Are children’s plates charged at a different rate?
- Are live counters, desserts and service staff inside the per-plate rate or extra?
- Is GST included in the quoted rate?