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How much paella per person?
What to know before ordering paella for an event.
Recipe in review: Lisbet is adding her final touch.
The basic rule
As a main course, plan on 80 to 100 grams (about ½ cup) of uncooked rice per adult. Once cooked, it goes further than it looks.
If there is more food
If you are also serving tapas, salads or a buffet, you can plan a little less per person.
Kids
Little ones usually eat about half of what an adult does.
Seafood or not
Ask your guests about allergies. A chicken and chorizo paella next to the seafood one keeps everyone happy.
The easy way
Tell la Gallega how many adults and kids you expect and whether there will be other food. She will recommend how many paellas and what size.