How many pizzas for 55 people?
Order 21 large pizzas for 55 adults. Make it 14 for light eaters or 28 for a very hungry group. Change the details below to fit your party.
Each pizza drawn with its slices. Faded slices are the leftovers.
55 people, every pizza size
The count changes a lot with the size you order. A small pizza has less than half the area of an extra large one.
| Pizza size | Light eaters | Average | Very hungry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-inch small (6 slices) | 27 | 41 | 54 |
| 12-inch medium (8 slices) | 19 | 29 | 38 |
| 14-inch large (8 slices) | 14 | 21 | 28 |
| 16-inch extra large (8 slices) | 11 | 16 | 22 |
| 18-inch extra large (8 slices) | 9 | 13 | 17 |
| Guests | Pizza only | With sides or dessert |
|---|---|---|
| All adults | 21 | 16 |
| Half adults, half kids | 18 | 13 |
| All kids | 14 | 11 |
The math for 55 people
An average adult eats 3 slices of a large pizza. For 55 people that is 55 × 3 = 165 slices. A large pizza has 8 slices, so 165 ÷ 8 = 20.625, which rounds up to 21 pizzas. You will have about 3 slices to spare.
Light eaters average 2 slices, which brings the order down to 14. A hungry group at 4 slices each needs 28.
Ordering for an event of 55
Feeding 55 people is a catering order. Speak to the shop several days ahead, ask for a quote in writing, and confirm how many slices they cut each pizza into, because that changes how far the order goes.
Consider 18-inch or party-size pizzas to cut the number of boxes, stagger delivery into three waves, and set out the cheese pizzas first. At this size, sides and salad are cheap insurance against running short.
Between two numbers? Round up. Cold pizza keeps for three to four days in the fridge, and running out is the only real way to get a pizza party wrong.
Questions about pizza for 55
How many large pizzas for 55 people?
Order 21 large 14-inch pizzas for 55 adults with average appetites. That is 168 slices, about 3.1 per person.
How many pizzas for 55 kids?
For 55 children, order 14 large pizzas. Kids eat about 2 slices each, and plain cheese is the safest choice.
How many medium pizzas feed 55 people?
You need 29 medium 12-inch pizzas for 55 average adults. Mediums are smaller than they look: a 12-inch pizza has about a quarter less pizza than a 14-inch.
How many 16-inch pizzas for 55 people?
16 extra large 16-inch pizzas will feed 55 average adults.
How much pizza for 55 people if there are sides?
With wings, salad or dessert on the table, 16 large pizzas is enough for 55 adults. People eat about a quarter less pizza when there is other food.
How many pizzas for 55 hungry people?
For 55 very hungry adults, such as teenagers or a sports team, order 28 large pizzas. That allows 4 slices each.