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.
Size your order
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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Evanston, IL Bluestone Breakfast Central American 
Round Rock, TX BO Asian Bistro Individual Boxed Southeast Asian 
South San Francisco, CA Bobcha SF Individual Boxed Mexican 
San Jose, CA Boltiful Fresh Kitchen Individual Boxed Central American 
San Jose, CA Bona Pizza North American 
Chicago, IL BonBon Sandwiches Individual Boxed Thai 
Washington, DC Boogy & Peel Individual Boxed North American 
Austin, TX Borderless Hospitality Individual Boxed Mexican 
New York City, NY Borough Greens Individual Boxed Hawaiian 
Boston, MA Boston Shawarma Individual Boxed Mediterranean / Middle Eastern 
Boston, MA Bottega Del Sud Southwest European 
San Francisco, CA Bottles & Bites Individual Boxed North American 
South San Francisco, CA Bowl Appetit Individual Boxed Thai 
Lakewood, CO Bowlito Mexican 
New York City, NY BQ Bagels, Burgers and Bar Individual Boxed North American 
San Francisco, CA Braid Bakery Eastern European 
Boston, MA Breakfast at Bottega Del Sud North American 
Philadelphia, PA Breakfast at Cafe Square One Individual Boxed Mexican 
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