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1stBaby
Curious June 2025

Canapes...how many per guest?

1stBaby, 1 November, 2008 at 18:59 Posted on Planning 0 15

As the post really...how many canapes should we allow for each guest?

Thanks in advance =0)

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Latest activity by Kenan, 5 February, 2026 at 16:58
  • L
    Beginner August 2010
    louisep ·
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    I have the same question, am asking my venue tomorrow, we are having 90 guests and we have to choose 3 different ones per guest, i am wondering if they have one of each or more, i think its bloody expensive if they only have one!! its £6 for the 3!!!

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  • sdaisy22
    Beginner October 2008
    sdaisy22 ·
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    Totally off the top of my head but I'm sure I've read allow 5-6 per person.

    You could try this canape calculator from Waitrose: https://www.waitrose.com/

    But I'd also say talk to your caterer, they'll have a good idea of how many you'll need.

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  • Snow Patroller
    Snow Patroller ·
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    We allowed 5 per guest, which would allow for some folk not wanting that many, giving more to others and some folk being otherwise engaged in drinking, photos etc. we found it was more than enough.

    I didn't get any, cos it was done during the photos! : (

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  • 1stBaby
    Curious June 2025
    1stBaby ·
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    Thanks!

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  • C
    Beginner March 2009
    Choochick ·
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    We are having 3 per guest - don't want them getting too full as the meal is only 1 hour later!!

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  • Finesse (HIB)
    Finesse (HIB) ·
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    Hi

    When a client wants canapes we budget for a minimum of 5 per person if they are on a limited budget. If money isn't an object then obviously more, about 9-10 per person. I have done weddings where we've had a really good amount of canapes, but didn't have a starter and went straight into mains which helps with the budgets, it depends on timings and what the canapes are.

    At the end of the day, it really comes down to budget. I would say though that £6 for 3 canapes per person maybe about right as long as they are good sized canapes, mini yorkshire puddings with roast beef and horseradish, chicken satay, french bread crostini with tapenade or salmon and cream cheese, as opposed to the small filled canape tartlets.

    Hope that helps

    Ruth

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    The number of canapés per guest usually depends on the event length and whether it’s a full meal or just light bites, but planning ahead always helps. Just like event planning, staying organized in academics matters too—students can easily exam grade predictor and avoid last-minute stress.

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  • Resarchzone
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  • Oliver
    Beginner December 2020 East London
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    When planning canapés, I usually think in terms of timing and appetite rather than a fixed number. For a short drinks reception, 5-6 per guest works, while longer events need closer to 10-12 so no one feels short-changed. It’s a bit like calculating entitlements at work clarity matters. I recently used this gratuity calculator uae and liked how it breaks things down clearly, which is the same mindset I apply to event planning.

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