Anonymous
Post 06/07/2024 15:56     Subject: How much pizza?
Anonymous wrote:People here are absolutely bizarre about pizza. Firstly, I never eat at a kid's birthday party because the food is always sh*t. Ex.: Domino's. Secondly, I do not want to encourage the obesity epidemic in this country. No more than two each max for the kids.

Is this a family party? If not, why are you assuming parents will stay when the kids are 8 and 9 years old? By that age it should be drop off.


DCUM is weird when it comes to pizza for parties. You're either in the make sure you have enough for leftovers camp or the who eats more than one piece, you're a pig camp.

There are online calculators for this. This one says 11 large pizzas. https://www.inchcalculator.com/pizza-calculator/
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2024 15:48     Subject: How much pizza?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Dominos is pretty cheap and I bet they’ll give you a deal so I’d rather over-order, especially at lunch time. I’d do 14 large pizzas. That’’s 3+ slices for everyone.


Do not do this. I’d get 6. You’ll have two leftover.


Personally, I would be so ashamed to host 34 people at a birthday party and only have 6 pizzas. But I never want anyone to go hungry or feel like they shouldn’t eat because of limited food. Pizza is so cheap and easy to fridge or freeze leftovers.


2 slices per person leaves no one hungry. Who eats more than that for lunch anyway?


On what math planet would 6 pizzas with 8 slices each give 34 people 2 slices each?
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2024 15:29     Subject: How much pizza?
Are you also serving kid friendly fruit and vegetables and chips?
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2024 15:28     Subject: Re:How much pizza?
Anonymous wrote:In theory, if you notice that the pizza is dwindling then you can easily order more quickly.


A 9 yr old party will be over before more pizza arrives. It's not Super Bowl
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2024 15:27     Subject: Re:How much pizza?
Anonymous wrote:What else is goin on at the party? I still remember a swim party where kids almost came to blows fighting over extra pieces (they all had 2 pieces already) I would go higher if it is a party with lots of activity.

Parents are hard to plan for - you have folks who act like they never eat and others that appreciate getting a bite. Sometimes it’s best just to let the kids eat and then offer what’s left to adults.


That's a kid problem not a pizza problem.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2024 15:26     Subject: How much pizza?
75% cheese pizza or more. Always topping pizza left over.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2024 15:00     Subject: Re:How much pizza?
In theory, if you notice that the pizza is dwindling then you can easily order more quickly.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2024 14:59     Subject: How much pizza?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Dominos is pretty cheap and I bet they’ll give you a deal so I’d rather over-order, especially at lunch time. I’d do 14 large pizzas. That’’s 3+ slices for everyone.


Do not do this. I’d get 6. You’ll have two leftover.


Personally, I would be so ashamed to host 34 people at a birthday party and only have 6 pizzas. But I never want anyone to go hungry or feel like they shouldn’t eat because of limited food. Pizza is so cheap and easy to fridge or freeze leftovers.


2 slices per person leaves no one hungry. Who eats more than that for lunch anyway?
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2024 14:48     Subject: How much pizza?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:People here are absolutely bizarre about pizza. Firstly, I never eat at a kid's birthday party because the food is always sh*t. Ex.: Domino's. Secondly, I do not want to encourage the obesity epidemic in this country. No more than two each max for the kids.

Is this a family party? If not, why are you assuming parents will stay when the kids are 8 and 9 years old? By that age it should be drop off.


Why is Domino's considered sh%t? What is considered a better option?


Dominos, Pizza Hut, Costco - all chain pizza places are total crap. A better option is a local pizzeria. If you don't see guys in white t-shirts throwing dough in the air, don't buy your pizza there.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2024 14:46     Subject: How much pizza?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:People here are absolutely bizarre about pizza. Firstly, I never eat at a kid's birthday party because the food is always sh*t. Ex.: Domino's. Secondly, I do not want to encourage the obesity epidemic in this country. No more than two each max for the kids.

Is this a family party? If not, why are you assuming parents will stay when the kids are 8 and 9 years old? By that age it should be drop off.


Why is Domino's considered sh%t? What is considered a better option?


Not a chain... Though my family does like Papa Johns (shh).
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2024 14:44     Subject: Re:How much pizza?
What else is goin on at the party? I still remember a swim party where kids almost came to blows fighting over extra pieces (they all had 2 pieces already) I would go higher if it is a party with lots of activity.

Parents are hard to plan for - you have folks who act like they never eat and others that appreciate getting a bite. Sometimes it’s best just to let the kids eat and then offer what’s left to adults.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2024 08:38     Subject: How much pizza?
I always calculate 2.5 slices per person (and I always have leftovers, which I'm fine with).