Wedding Cake Calculator
Estimate wedding cake servings, display cake size, sheet cakes and cost from guest count and service style.
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Extra slices for unexpected guests, cutting variance and staff meals.
Use 0 if everything will be sheet cake; use a smaller number for a cutting cake plus kitchen cakes.
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Cake estimate
132
servings to order for 120 guests, including a 10% buffer.
| Display cake | 74 servings |
|---|---|
| Kitchen cake | 58 servings |
| Backup sheets | 2 |
| Recommendation | Three-tier display cake with one backup sheet cake |
| Cost estimate | $1,056 |
Default example
The default model assumes cake is the main dessert, adds a serving buffer and lets a smaller display cake cover only part of the order. For 120 guests, the math starts here.
| Main dessert | 132 servings for 120 guests with a 10% buffer |
|---|---|
| Display cake | 74 servings |
| Kitchen cake | 58 servings, or 2 sheet cakes |
| Starter cost | $1,056 |
When to change the service style
- Main dessert
Use this when cake is the main sweet course and most guests should receive a full slice. - Coffee service
Use this when cake is passed with coffee after another dessert or a full meal. - Tasting slices
Use this when cake is mostly symbolic and you expect smaller portions.
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FAQs
- How many wedding cake servings should I order?
Start with one serving per guest if cake is the main dessert, then add a small buffer. If cake is served after another dessert, you can usually estimate fewer slices. - What is a kitchen sheet cake?
It is a simpler cake kept in the kitchen and cut for guests, often used with a smaller display cake to keep the visual moment without overbuilding the tiered cake.