The rule of thumb
Plan on 3 slices per adult and 2 per child. A 16-inch large pizza has 8 slices, so one large feeds about 2–3 adults. For 50 adults that's 150 slices, or 19 large pizzas.
How many pizzas for any group size
| Guests (adults) | Slices | Large pizzas | Approx. cost with tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 30 | 4 | $105 |
| 20 | 60 | 8 | $214 |
| 30 | 90 | 12 | $319 |
| 50 | 150 | 19 | $506 |
| 75 | 225 | 29 | $775 |
| 100 | 300 | 38 | $1013 |
Prices use The Pizza Bakery's current menu: 16" cheese $21.95, pepperoni $24.20, specialty $27.25, and 7.75% Newport Beach sales tax.
Three ways to feed 50
Pizza only: $496 ($9.93/person)
- 1 × 14" Gluten-free cheese
- 5 × cheese
- 7 × pepperoni
- 2 × Hanover
- 2 × Long Island
- 2 × BBQ Chicken
Pizza + salad + knots: $683 ($13.66/person)
- 1 × 14" Gluten-free cheese
- 5 × cheese
- 7 × pepperoni
- 2 × Hanover
- 2 × Long Island
- 2 × BBQ Chicken
- 1 × Mixed green salad, deep full pan
- 1 × Mixed green salad, half pan
- 9 × Garlic knots, 1 lb
Italian feast (pizza + lasagna + salad): $883 ($17.67/person)
- 1 × 14" Gluten-free cheese
- 3 × cheese
- 5 × pepperoni
- 2 × Hanover
- 1 × Long Island
- 1 × BBQ Chicken
- 2 × Lasagna, full pan (traditional or vegetarian)
- 1 × Lasagna, half pan (traditional or vegetarian)
- 9 × Garlic bread, 6 French rolls
- 1 × Mixed green salad, deep full pan
- 1 × Mixed green salad, half pan
Getting the flavor mix right
- About a quarter cheese. Kids and picky eaters go straight for it.
- Pepperoni is the next most popular. Make it a third of the remaining pies.
- One vegetarian pie per 3 vegetarians, like our Bowling Green or Margherita.
- One 14" gluten-free pie per 3 gluten-free guests. Label it and serve it first.
Tips for big orders
- Order 48 hours ahead for 50 or more people.
- Stagger delivery: half at start time, half 30 minutes later stays hotter.
- Salad and garlic knots stretch the pizza and please everyone.