As a confectionery expert with years of experience in setting up candy buffets for various events, I can provide you with some guidelines on how to determine the amount of candy you'll need for your candy buffet. The quantity of candy required can vary greatly depending on several factors, including the number of guests, the duration of the event, and the variety of candies you plan to offer.

Here's a step-by-step approach to help you calculate the amount:


1. Number of Guests: The first thing to consider is the number of guests attending your event. A general rule of thumb is to allow for approximately 1 to 1.5 pounds of candy per guest for a casual, non-wedding event. For a wedding or event where guests might take more, you might want to allocate 1.5 to 2 pounds per guest.


2. Duration of the Event: If your event is longer, you might need to increase the amount slightly to account for guests returning for seconds.


3. Variety of Candies: Offering a wider variety of candies can also affect the amount you need. If you have a lot of different types, you might not need as much of each individual type.


4. Presentation and Display: Consider the size of your display and how full you want it to look. A well-stocked display can encourage guests to take more.


5. Additional Factors: Think about any additional factors that might affect candy consumption, such as the age demographic of your guests, the time of day, and whether there are other food options available.

To give you a more concrete example, if you're hosting a 100-guest wedding and you decide to go with 2 pounds per guest, you would need 200 pounds of candy. If you're doing a smaller, more intimate event with 50 guests and you're okay with 1 pound per guest, you'd need 50 pounds of candy.

Remember, these are just guidelines. It's always better to have a little extra candy than to run out.

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A: How much candy you'll need all depends on the size of your candy, jars and containers. A good rule of thumb is to estimate at four ounces of candy per wedding guest. If you were to have 200 guests, then you would need 50 pounds of candy.read more >>