Graduation open houses are all about grazing! A candy bar allows guests to grab a treat and mingle. This calculator helps you budget for bulk candy purchases, perfect for school colors and budget-friendly party planning.
Sweet treats quantity estimator
*Guests take 2-3x more candy if you provide bags!
Pro Tip: Buy 10-20% more than calculated if you want the jars to look "full" until the very end of the party. Empty jars look sad!
๐ก Tip: Use Small Scoops (2oz) to control portion size and save money!
For 50 Guests
Graduation open houses are all about grazing! A candy bar allows guests to grab a treat and mingle. This calculator helps you budget for bulk candy purchases, perfect for school colors and budget-friendly party planning. The "Empty Jar Fear" is real! You want your candy buffet to look lush and abundant, not sparse. Our calculator uses the industry standard "Lb Per Guest" rule, adjusted for whether you are providing take-home bags or just open grazing.
Buy 20% more of the "filler" candy (like gumballs or marshmallows) to fill volume cheaply, and use the expensive chocolate for the top layers or smaller jars.