Catering for 100 Guests — Costs, Quantities and a Live Calculator
Catering an Indian buffet for 100 guests starts at £1,500 on our Bronze tier (£25 per head) and runs to £3,000 on Platinum (£60 per head). Below you can set your own guest count, see the food cost against every published package, check the quantities you actually need, and send us the details in one step. We are family-run in Richmond upon Thames, have catered since 2008, and hold a 5-star Food Standards Agency hygiene rating.
Live cost calculator
Set your guest count and compare the food cost across every published package tier. Each tier links straight through to a quote with those details already filled in.
Minimum booking is 20 guests.
Estimates only — they cover food, serving equipment and disposable crockery. We confirm everything in a written quote within 24 hours.
How much food for 100 guests?
Indian catering is served family-style and guests sample several dishes, so under-ordering is the most common mistake. Allow 400–500g of total food per person for a main meal — roughly 40–50kg across all dishes for 100 people.
| Item | Total for 100 guests | Per guest |
|---|---|---|
| Rice (pilau or steamed) | ≈ 15kg | 150g per guest |
| Curry / mains (2–3 options) | ≈ 20kg | 200g per guest |
| Breads (naan, roti) | ≈ 5kg | 50g per guest |
| Starters / appetisers | ≈ 10kg | 100g per guest |
| Canapés (reception only) | 800–1,000 pieces | 8–10 per guest |
Guidance based on Jaflong Tandoori's catering records since 2008. Final quantities are confirmed with your menu.
What's included at 100 guests
- Halal-sourced menu built from our published packages
- Food delivered hot, set up and ready to serve
- Chafing dishes and serving equipment
- Disposable crockery and cutlery
- Free delivery within 10 miles of Richmond (a fee applies from 10–20 miles)
- Written allergen information for every dish
Send us your 100-guest event
Tell us how to reach you and which tier you're considering. Enquiries go straight to our team and we come back with a written quote within 24 hours.
Send your 100-guest enquiry
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Catering for 100 guests: FAQ
How much does Indian catering for 100 guests cost?
Using our published per-head tiers, food for 100 guests costs £1,500 on Bronze (£25pp), £2,000 on Silver (£35pp), £2,500 on Gold (£45pp) and £3,000 on Platinum (£60pp). Those figures cover food, serving equipment and disposable crockery. Staff and delivery beyond 10 miles are quoted separately.
Answer by Jaflong Catering Team · Updated 2026-03-03
How much food do I need for 100 guests?
Allow 400–500g of total food per person for a main-meal Indian buffet, so roughly 40–50kg across all dishes for 100 guests. That breaks down to about 15kg rice, 20kg curry across two or three options, 5kg bread and 10kg starters.
Answer by Jaflong Catering Team · Updated 2026-03-03
How many dishes should I serve 100 guests?
For 100 guests we normally recommend two or three starters, three mains (including at least one vegetarian), one rice, one bread and a side. The number of dishes included depends on the package tier you choose.
Answer by Jaflong Catering Team · Updated 2026-03-03
How much chicken do I need for 100 guests?
Expect around four portions per kilogram for curry-style chicken and three to four portions per kilogram for tandoori cuts. If chicken is one of three mains, roughly 10–12kg covers 100 guests.
Answer by Jaflong Catering Team · Updated 2026-03-03
How far in advance should I book catering for 100 guests?
Book as early as you can. Across our bookings the average lead time is 6.2 weeks, rising to around 10 weeks for weddings and dropping to about 4 weeks for corporate events.
Answer by Jaflong Catering Team · Updated 2026-03-03