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How many waiters do you need for a wedding?
For plated service the rule is 1 waiter per 12–15 guests. Enter your guest count and we estimate the full crew — waiters, runners, bartenders, hostesses.
[ PHE recommendation ]
How many staff do you need?
Based on the ratios in our editorial guide. You can adjust the numbers after applying the recommendation.
Service style
Guest count
Recommendation for 150 guests · ≈20 people
- waiters · 12
- runners · 4
- bartenders · 2
- hostess · 2
Plated wedding: 1 waiter / 12–15 guests. Buffet pushes the ratio toward 1 / 25.
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Frequently asked
How many waiters for a 100-guest wedding?+
For plated service, roughly 7–8 waiters, plus runners and 1–2 bartenders. The calculator above gives the exact crew for your guest count.
Does a buffet change the waiter count?+
Yes — a buffet needs almost half the waiters of plated service. Switch “Service style” in the calculator to see the difference.