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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Seattle, WA Ben’s Fast Food Individual Boxed North American 
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San Mateo, CA Ben’s Fast Food Individual Boxed Californian 
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Denver, CO Ben’s Fast Food Individual Boxed North American 
Atlanta, GA Ben’s Fast Food Individual Boxed North American 
Oakland, CA Ben’s Fast Food Individual Boxed Californian 
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