Catering for 20 People
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Twenty people fit around one table, so almost any format works. The harder call is how many dishes to order without a table of leftovers. Size it with the calculator, then choose from 937 catering partners set up for groups this size.
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What groups of 18 to 27 people spent
- $19 to $28per person, before tax
- $400 to $600typical order total
- 1 to 14 daysordered ahead
- 937catering partners below
Zerocater lunch orders, January 2025 to September 2026. Middle half of orders, before tax.
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What to order: lunch for 20 people, buffet
| Plates | 25 |
|---|---|
| Pans per main dish | 1 |
| Pans per side dish | 1 |
| Serving lines | 1 |
| Time to serve everyone | about 6 minutes (3 serving from both sides) |
Lunch orders for groups this size cost $19 to $28 a person before tax. Estimated for 20 people: about $380 to $560. Half were placed 1 to 14 days ahead.
What to order for 20 people
The same numbers the calculator gives, for every way of serving the food. Counts round up to whole units.
| Meals to order | 22 |
|---|---|
| Spares included | 2 |
| Plates | 25 |
|---|---|
| Pans per main dish | 1 |
| Pans per side dish | 1 |
| Serving lines | 1 |
| Time to serve everyone | about 6 minutes (3 serving from both sides) |
| Medium main trays (each feeds 12 to 15) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Vegetable trays | 1 |
| Fruit trays | 1 |
| Dessert trays | 1 |
| Serving lines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Taco bar | |
| Tacos | 60 to 80 |
| Tortillas | 80 to 100 |
| Cooked protein (lb) | 5 to 8 |
| Pasta bar | |
| Dry pasta (lb) | 5 to 7 |
| Sauce (quarts) | 3 |
| Protein (lb) | 3 |
| Salad bar | |
| Greens (lb) | 3 to 4 |
| Protein (lb) | 3 to 4 |
| Dressing (quarts) | 2 |
| Sandwich bar | |
| Sandwiches | 30 |
| Deli meat (lb) | 4 to 5 |
| Pieces, before a meal | 60 to 100 |
|---|---|
| Pieces, with drinks | 160 |
| Pieces, as a light meal | 200 to 240 |
| Pieces, instead of dinner | 240 to 300 |
Lunch orders for groups this size cost $19 to $28 a person before tax. Estimated for 20 people: about $380 to $560. Half were placed 1 to 14 days ahead.
Browse 937 catering partners for 20 to 25 people
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Oakland, CA 3 Seasons Thai Bistro Individual Boxed Thai 
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Chicago, IL 5411 Empanadas Argentinian 
Atlanta, GA A Breakfast Western European 
Campbell, CA A Great Start- Breakfast Classics North American 
Brooklyn, NY A La Mexicana Style Individual Boxed Mexican 
New York City, NY A Saffron Thread Individual Boxed South Asian Fusion 
New York City, NY Aegean Cafe Individual Boxed Israeli 
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Chicago, IL Al Safa Individual Boxed South Asian / Sub-Indian Continent 
New York City, NY Al’s Delicatessen & Catering Individual Boxed North American 
Los Angeles, CA Alfalfa – Larchmont Individual Boxed Mediterranean / Middle Eastern 
New York City, NY Ambo Individual Boxed South Asian / Sub-Indian Continent 
New York City, NY American By Bel Aire Individual Boxed Western European 
Astoria, NY American Lunch by Grand Affaire Catering Individual Boxed North American 
Cedar Knolls, NJ Amici Italiano by Mangiano Individual Boxed Mediterranean / Middle Eastern 
Mountain View, CA Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria Individual Boxed North American 
Hayward, CA Amigos Taqueria Individual Boxed Mexican 
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