What is the drink ratio per person for a party?

Answer 1

it is a well known fact that people are more interested in socialising and having fun at parties than eating lost of food, if food is a key consideration then a dinner party will be held instead.

For a work even or the like it is important that there is enough liquid refreshment to keep the party going, party food & canapes is over priced and often a waste of money as Bars use this to maximise their profit margins by supplying poor/small portions for a premium price. You will never be filled up by canapes at a bar.

In my experience a 4:1 alcohol to food spend ratio is the best way to use the funds available, so there is food for those who are pekish, but enough alcohol so the refreshments do not run out necessitating people spending allot of time queuing at bars and paying for expensive rounds.

Peter Arthur Nimal

Chicago