How many pizzas for 50 people?
For 50 people, order 21 large pizzas. That’s 168 slices, about 3 each with a few to spare.
plus 0 small pizzas, gluten-free
168 slices for 50 grown-ups. That’s about 3 each, plus 18 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 21
50 grown-ups at 3 slices each need 150 slices. We add 10% so nobody’s left eyeing the last one, which makes 165. A large pizza has 8 slices, so 165 ÷ 8 = 20.63, and we round up to 21.
Ordering extra-large instead? At 12 slices a pizza, 50 people need 14 extra-large pizzas.
How to split 21 pizzas
We’d go 7 cheese, 7 pepperoni and 7 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.
With kids, or other food on the table
We count kids under 12 at 2 slices. If half the group is kids (25 grown-ups and 25 kids), 18 large pizzas will do, and 50 kids on their own need 14.
Serving wings, salad or sides too? We count 75% of the usual slices when there’s other food, which brings 50 grown-ups down to 16 large pizzas. Tick “Also serving wings, salad or other food” above to see it.
Ordering for a block party, a big graduation or a company lunch
21 pizzas is a big order for one store, so call ahead and ask when they can have it ready. Ask for the boxes to come in batches if people are arriving over an hour or two, and ask for plates and napkins if you need them.
Questions people ask
How many large pizzas do I need for 50 people?
21 large pizzas for 50 grown-ups with normal appetites. That’s 168 slices, about 3 each plus spares. If they’re nibblers, 14 will do; if they’re starving, get 28.
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 50 kids?
14 large pizzas for 50 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 50 people cost?
Multiply 21 by what a large pizza costs where you’re ordering. Switch the calculator to Office lunch and type in the price to see the order total and the cost per person.