Pieces per guest
- Light (before a full dinner)
- 3 pieces
- Moderate
- 5 pieces
- Heavy
- 8 pieces
- Cocktail reception (apps = the meal)
- 12+ pieces
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Wedding Appetizers Per Person Chart
How many passed or stationed appetizer pieces to plan per guest.
This is an estimate, not a guarantee — counts and costs shift by region and season. For your exact numbers, use the Wedding Catering Calculator.