Sacred interactive calculator
What will your event actually need?
Move two sliders. Everything else settles itself. Nothing here is a quote — it is an honest industry-standard estimate so you can plan without guessing.
Guests
150
Event length
4 hrs
Attire
Recommended crew
2
Bartenders
$46/hr · $367
8
Servers
$36/hr · $1,149
Beverage volume matrix — 600 drinks over 4 hours
Beer300 · 50%
Wine180 · 30%
Spirits120 · 20%
Estimated total labor $1,516
Service style
Buffet
- —One server per 40 guests — lighter floor coverage
- —Guests self-pace; lines create natural social clusters
- —Roughly 18% lower labor spend
- —Best for 120+ guests and mixed dietary needs
Plated Sit-Down
- —One server per 20 guests — synchronized coursing
- —Formal rhythm; the room moves as one body
- —Higher labor, dramatically higher perceived value
- —Best for weddings, galas and honor dinners
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