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Plan on one drink per guest per hour, with the first hour counted double. For 120 guests over a 5-hour reception that is about 720 drinks — roughly 290 beers, 60 bottles of wine, and 9 litre bottles of spirits on a 40/40/20 split. Order 10% over and buy on return where you can.
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Save the numbers from this calculator, track every vendor, manage guests, contracts, and payments — all in one branded workspace. Unlimited clients, no credit card required.
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Based on the industry standard: 1 drink per guest per hour, plus an extra drink in the first hour. Round up to the nearest case for most-stores' return policies.
Most caterers use the "1 drink per guest per hour" rule, plus one extra in the first hour while guests arrive and toast. We apply your mix percentages, then convert to physical units:
If you're hosting a sober-curious crowd, drop the "% who drink" to 60–70%. If it's a beer-and-whiskey wedding, push beer to 60% and liquor to 30%.
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