Free catering quantity planner

Build a balanced dessert table without guessing the quantities.

Choose the guest count and serving style, split the total across desserts, and get a rounded baking list with a built-in event buffer.

Start with the example

The values already filled in are a working example—not a recommendation.

  1. 1Choose the closest starting point.
  2. 2Replace the example with your real details.
  3. 3Read the live result and its important limits.

Event size

Set the serving target

Per item

Menu mix

Divide the table

DessertShare %

About this free bakery orders & events tool

How to use the Dessert Bar Quantity Planner

Split a guest-count target across desserts with a practical event buffer. The calculator runs privately in your browser and is designed to make the assumptions behind the answer visible.

What it helps you decide

Split a guest-count target across desserts with a practical event buffer.

What to have ready

Have the order quantity, serving plan, labor time, ingredient and packaging costs, and any delivery or event expenses ready.

How to use the result

Use the result to build a quote, prep list, or packing target. Confirm the final quantity against your own portions, waste, and production capacity.

Ready for the connected version?

Turn the calculation into a repeatable workflow.

Batch Scale connects recipes, materials, costs, inventory, production, sales, and your storefront in one workspace.