Buffet for 50 guests
Buffet catering for 50 guests with a clear budget
Fifty guests is the point where buffet planning benefits from clear categories: finger food, hot dishes, salads, sides, and desserts. Below are four model options by food budget per person.
buffet catering for 50 guests
How to read the prices for 50 guests
These figures cover food and menu items only. Staffing, delivery, and rentals are calculated separately based on location, event length, and service scope.
What is and is not included
Amounts on this page show estimated food pricing based on menu items. Delivery, staffing, equipment, event length, and exact service are calculated separately.
Budget
600 Kč/ person
Light starter buffet
Best for a shorter event, networking, or adding food to drinks. It relies on finger food, bread, a simple salad, and dessert.
- Best for
- short networking
- Target food budget
- 30,000 Kč
- Model basket
- 30,010 Kč
- Model per person
- 600 Kč
Menu composition
Example for 50 guests
| Item | Quantity | Unit price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini wrap with herb cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, cucumber and lettuceVegetarian | 55 pcs | 100 Kč / pcs | 5,500 Kč |
| Roast beef on arugula salad with pepper mayo and bread croutonMeat | 55 pcs | 100 Kč / pcs | 5,500 Kč |
| White/wholegrain baguette - ham, cheese, butter, lettuce, tomatoFilled Baguettes & Sandwiches | 47 pcs | 105 Kč / pcs | 4,935 Kč |
| Chickpea hummus with coriander and tortilla chipsAppetizers & Salads | 8.5 kg | 690 Kč / kg | 5,865 Kč |
| Homemade white breadSides | 36 kg | 115 Kč / kg | 4,140 Kč |
| Fruit skewer with Belgian chocolate / seasonal fruitSweet | 37 pcs | 110 Kč / pcs | 4,070 Kč |
Budget
1,200 Kč/ person
Balanced buffet
A universal hot-and-cold option that can comfortably feed guests through a longer part of the event.
- Best for
- standard party
- Target food budget
- 60,000 Kč
- Model basket
- 59,933 Kč
- Model per person
- 1,199 Kč
Menu composition
Example for 50 guests
| Item | Quantity | Unit price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini wrap with herb cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, cucumber and lettuceVegetarian | 88 pcs | 100 Kč / pcs | 8,800 Kč |
| Roast beef on arugula salad with pepper mayo and bread croutonMeat | 88 pcs | 100 Kč / pcs | 8,800 Kč |
| White/wholegrain baguette - ham, cheese, butter, lettuce, tomatoFilled Baguettes & Sandwiches | 75 pcs | 105 Kč / pcs | 7,875 Kč |
| Greek salad - cucumber, tomato, olives, iceberg, dressing, dillAppetizers & Salads | 9 kg | 1,035 Kč / kg | 9,315 Kč |
| Chicken schnitzelHot Buffet | 14.5 kg | 805 Kč / kg | 11,673 Kč |
| Jasmine riceSides | 20 kg | 345 Kč / kg | 6,900 Kč |
| Whipped lime mascarpone with fruitSweet | 73 pcs | 90 Kč / pcs | 6,570 Kč |
Budget
1,800 Kč/ person
Richer hot and cold buffet
Adds a stronger hot section, grill items, more salads, and desserts. Useful when the buffet is the main meal of the event.
- Best for
- buffet as the main meal
- Target food budget
- 90,000 Kč
- Model basket
- 89,900 Kč
- Model per person
- 1,798 Kč
Menu composition
Example for 50 guests
| Item | Quantity | Unit price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini wrap with herb cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, cucumber and lettuceVegetarian | 109 pcs | 100 Kč / pcs | 10,900 Kč |
| Roast beef on arugula salad with pepper mayo and bread croutonMeat | 109 pcs | 100 Kč / pcs | 10,900 Kč |
| Cucumber salsa with radishes, smoked salmon and dill cream cheeseMeat | 104 pcs | 105 Kč / pcs | 10,920 Kč |
| Cold cuts platter - 6 types of cold cuts, capers, olivesAppetizers & Salads | 8.5 kg | 1,380 Kč / kg | 11,730 Kč |
| Chicken schnitzelHot Buffet | 18.5 kg | 805 Kč / kg | 14,893 Kč |
| Chicken breast marinated in lemon and herbsGrill | 17.5 kg | 805 Kč / kg | 14,088 Kč |
| Grilled vegetablesSides | 9 kg | 920 Kč / kg | 8,280 Kč |
| Whipped lime mascarpone with fruitSweet | 91 pcs | 90 Kč / pcs | 8,190 Kč |
Budget
2,400 Kč/ person
Premium buffet with grill
A premium build with selected meats, fish or seafood, grill items, and a rich cold section.
- Best for
- premium event
- Target food budget
- 120,000 Kč
- Model basket
- 119,910 Kč
- Model per person
- 2,398 Kč
Menu composition
Example for 50 guests
| Item | Quantity | Unit price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rye bread with whipped herb foam, cheese and dried figsVegetarian | 333 pcs | 100 Kč / pcs | 33,300 Kč |
| Roast beef on arugula with honey-mustard dressingAppetizers & Salads | 15 kg | 2,300 Kč / kg | 34,500 Kč |
| Grilled vegetablesSides | 29.5 kg | 920 Kč / kg | 27,140 Kč |
| Fruit skewer with Belgian chocolate / seasonal fruitSweet | 227 pcs | 110 Kč / pcs | 24,970 Kč |
Planning notes for 50 guests
Buffet planning
- A shorter event can work with lighter finger food; a longer evening needs hot food.
- For 50 guests, 6-12 items keep the table varied without making it chaotic.
- Vegetarian items should be part of the main plan, not just a side thought.
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