Dietary Split Calculator

Calculate meal counts for each dietary restriction and estimate overlaps for event planning.

Total number of guests attending the event.
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Percentage of guests requiring vegetarian meals. National average is 5-8%.
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Percentage of guests requiring fully vegan meals. National average is 2-3%.
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Percentage of guests requiring gluten-free meals. About 6% of population reports GF diet.
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Percentage of guests requiring dairy-free meals. Common overlap with vegan.
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Percentage of guests requiring kosher or halal preparation.
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Results

Vegetarian Plates:-plates
Vegan Plates:-plates
Gluten-Free Plates:-plates
Dairy-Free Plates:-plates
Kosher/Halal Plates:-plates
Overlap Estimate:-guests
Recommended Overage:-extra plates
Reference: National dietary statistics: ~5-8% vegetarian, ~2-3% vegan, ~6% gluten-free. Overlap between categories is typically 20-30%. Always add 10% overage for dietary plates.