Oporto Party Order Planner

How much food a crowd needs

Start with mains. The Amigos Bundle at $45.00 brings four single Bondi Burgers, two large chips, five Crispy Strips and two dipping sauces, so one bundle covers four guests. Two of them handle eight. Chicken feeds also suit guests who prefer to build their own plate with pita, chips and sauce.

Chicken spreads further for grazing parties. The Double Chicken Feed with two Whole Chickens, three large chips, two large sides and four pitas works as a centrepiece for a backyard gathering. Burger bundles suit crowds who want a meal each in one wrapped serve.

Mix bundle types for variety. One Amigos Bundle for burger fans plus one Whole Chicken Feed for the chicken crowd covers most tastes at a party of eight. The planner balances quantities across bundles so nothing runs short.

Cost per head, not total

Party budgets make more sense per person. Divide the Burger Meal for 4 at from $52.00 by four and you know what one guest costs before drinks. The planner does this for every bundle in the mix. That number is the one most hosts care about when splitting costs with other parents or friends.

Bigger bundles usually lower the per head cost compared with ordering individual burgers. The Meal for 2 from from $37.50 works for smaller tables in the mix. The per head figure also helps you compare Oporto with other catering ideas for the same event.

Count the extras when setting a per head budget. Drinks, extra sauces and dessert add a few dollars per guest, and the planner lets you add them so the final figure reflects the real spend rather than just the mains.

Party planning tips

Order drinks as bundles. The 4 Cans Drink Bundle at $10.00 beats buying cans one by one for a crowd. Ask guests about allergies before you order, and check the Oporto chart for the items you plan to serve.

Call your store ahead for a big order so the kitchen can prepare, and check the price there, since prices can vary by store. Plan mild bastings for the main order and add hot sauces on the side. Pick up rather than wait for delivery if the order is large.

Order a little more than you think. An empty platter at a party is worse than taking leftovers home, and chicken keeps well for the next day. Add one extra share meal for every ten or so guests as a buffer.