The short answer
Allow about 75 to 100 g of uncooked rice per person for a side, and 100 to 125 g when rice is the main dish like biryani or pulao. As a rule of thumb, 1 kg of uncooked rice feeds about 8 to 10 people as a main.
Quick planner
| Guests | Rice as main dish | Rice as a side |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | ½ kg | 350 g |
| 10 | 1 to 1¼ kg | ¾ to 1 kg |
| 25 | 2½ to 3 kg | 2 kg |
| 50 | 5 to 6 kg | 4 to 5 kg |
| 100 | 10 to 12 kg | 8 to 10 kg |
Cooking for a function?
For degs, firmer rice like sella or double steam is worth it: it holds up while guests arrive in waves. Need a bulk quote? Our team can help you plan quantities.