How many pizzas for 14 people?
For 14 people, order 6 large pizzas. That’s 48 slices, about 3 each with 6 to spare.
plus 0 small pizzas, gluten-free
48 slices for 14 grown-ups. That’s about 3 each, plus 6 spare for whoever said “I’m not that hungry.”
Suggested delivery tip (15%, at least $5):
Feeding the whole office?
Past 20 people, compare catering on cost per head before you order a tower of pizza boxes. Someone else brings the plates.
Same crowd, different appetites
These follow the calculator above, so they change with the size and the headcount.
How we got to 6
14 grown-ups at 3 slices each need 42 slices. We add 10% so nobody’s left eyeing the last one, which makes 47. A large pizza has 8 slices, which is what Pizza Hut and Papa John’s cut theirs into, so 47 ÷ 8 = 5.88, and we round up to 6.
How to split 6 pizzas
We’d go 2 cheese, 2 pepperoni and 2 veggie or specialty. Cheese is the safe bet for kids and picky eaters, and the veggie pizzas cover anyone who skips meat. If you know your crowd, move pizzas between the three; the total stays the same.
Pizzas for 14 people by size
| Size | Slices in one | Pizzas for 14 | Slices in all |
|---|---|---|---|
| small | 6 | 8 | 48 |
| medium | 8 | 6 | 48 |
| large | 8 | 6 | 48 |
| extra-large | 12 | 4 | 48 |
The same 47 slices, divided by what each size holds and rounded up. Pick a size in the calculator above and the answer follows.
14 people, if some of them are kids
| Who’s coming | Grown-ups | Kids | Large pizzas |
|---|---|---|---|
| All grown-ups | 14 | 0 | 6 |
| A quarter kids | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Half kids | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| Three-quarters kids | 3 | 11 | 5 |
Kids under 12 count 2 slices each, grown-ups 3. 14 kids on their own need 4.
Serving other food too?
Serving wings, salad or sides? We count 75% of the usual slices when there’s other food, which brings 14 grown-ups down to 5 large pizzas. Tick “Also serving wings, salad or other food” above to see it.
What 6 pizzas might cost, at example prices
| If a large cost (example) | 6 pizzas | For each of 14 |
|---|---|---|
| $12 | $72.00 | $5.14 |
| $16 | $96.00 | $6.86 |
| $20 | $120.00 | $8.57 |
| $24 | $144.00 | $10.29 |
Example prices only, to show the sum; a large costs whatever your pizzeria charges, before tax, delivery and tip. Switch the calculator to Office lunch and type in your price for the real total.
Ordering for a youth group, a Bible study or a volunteer shift
For a youth group, put the boxes out with the plates already on the table, so the line keeps moving and the leaders get a slice too. A Bible study is more of a pass-the-box crowd: 2 cheese, 2 pepperoni and 2 veggie pass easily both ways around a table.
For a volunteer shift, have the pizza delivered to where the work is, and give the store a name and a phone number, since a warehouse or a church hall rarely has a doorbell anyone hears.
Questions people ask
How many large pizzas do I need for 14 people?
6 large pizzas for 14 grown-ups with normal appetites. That’s 48 slices, about 3 each plus spares. If they’re nibblers, 4 will do; if they’re starving, get 8.
Can I pick up pizza for 14 people myself?
Yes: 6 boxes is one trip if you plan it. Carry them flat and stacked, set them on the floor of the car or in the trunk rather than on a seat, and bring someone to get the doors. If the store delivers an order this size, that saves the balancing act.
How many slices of pizza per person?
Plan on 3 slices for a grown-up, 2 for a light eater or 2 for a kid, and 4 for a hungry crowd. Those are the numbers our calculator uses, before the 10% extra.
How many pizzas for 14 kids?
4 large pizzas for 14 kids under 12, at 2 slices each plus a little extra. Add the grown-ups in the calculator if they’re eating too.
How much does pizza for 14 people cost?
Multiply 6 by what a large pizza costs where you’re ordering; the table above shows the sum at a few example prices. Switch the calculator to Office lunch and type in the price to see the order total and the cost per person.