Crowd Size Spoke • 10 People

Taco Bar for 10 Guests

Hosting 10 people? Here is the exact catering-calibrated breakdown: plan for 30 total tacos, approximately 4.8 lbs of raw ground beef (or 4.6 lbs chicken), and 35 tortillas.

Event & Menu Parameters

Adjust crowd size, proteins, tortillas, and toppings in real time

Adults Full portion (2–4 tacos)
Kids (under 12) 0.55× portion
Light 2 Tacos

Cocktail party, afternoon snack, or heavy app spread

Standard 3 Tacos

Typical dinner, graduation, birthday, or family reunion

Hungry 4 Tacos

Game day, sports teams, evening celebrations, big eaters

Ground Beef
~22% shrinkage
Shredded Chicken
~18% shrinkage
Pork Carnitas
~35% shrinkage
Carne Asada
~20% shrinkage
Shrimp
~8% shrinkage
Black Bean / Soy
0% shrinkage
Protein Distribution Ratio
Walking Taco Mode (Individual Chip Bags)
Replaces tortillas with individual 1.75 oz Fritos & Doritos bags
Soft Flour (6") 50%
Soft Corn (Street 4.5") 30%
Crispy Hard Shells 20%
Beans Purchase Preference:
Safety Buffer Percentage
DIY Budget Target Per Guest
$
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Quick Catering Checklist for 10 Guests

Total Tacos 30 Tacos
Raw Ground Beef 4.8 lbs
Tortillas / Shells 35 ct