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Drinks Calculator: How Much Alcohol for a Party

Calculate how many bottles of wine, beer, water and soft drinks to buy for your party, dinner or reception, based on guests and duration.

Estimated drinks

€1,368.5
  • Bottles of wine (75cl)
    107 bottles
  • Bottles / cans of beer (33cl)
    400 pcs
  • Bottles of soft drinks / water (1L)
    200 bottles
  • Estimated cost (wholesale prices)
    €1,368.5
  • Cost per person
    €13.69

Suggestions

  • Add a 10-15% buffer to the calculated quantities to cover unexpected consumption.

How it works

Enter the number of guests, how long the event lasts, the time of day (drinks reception, lunch, dinner, party) and the guest profile to calculate exactly how much wine, beer, water, soft drinks and spirits to order. Avoid both waste and running out.

Frequently asked questions

How many bottles of wine for 100 dinner guests?

For a 3-hour dinner with 100 guests, allow roughly 30-40 bottles of red, 20-25 of white and 10-15 of sparkling wine for the toast. Add a 20% buffer so you don't run out.

How much beer do I need for an outdoor party?

For a casual summer party, allow 2-3 beers per person for the first 2 hours, plus 1 for every hour after that. Take the season into account: people drink noticeably more cold drinks in summer than in winter.

How much water does an event need?

Allow at least 0.5 litres of bottled water per person at a conference (for the breaks) and 1-1.5 litres with meals. In summer or in warm rooms, increase the amount by 50%. Half still and half sparkling is the usual mix.

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