A quick guide to what quantity of cheese is needed for all occasions
Individual platter that precedes dinner
Assume 80g to 90g of cheese per person.
A good platter should have at least 3 types of cheeses. It is not recommended to serve only one or two varieties for this occasion.
Cheese platter following a meal
Assume 70g of cheese per person.
A good platter should have at least 3 types of cheeses. It is not recommended to serve only one or two varieties for this occasion.
 
Cheese platter to accompany a buffet
Assume 30g to 60g of cheese per person.
The variety of cheeses offered should depend on the number of guests.
Number of people
Total quantity
Quantity by variety
2 types
Quantity by variety
3 types
Quantity by variety
4 types
Quantity by variety
5 types
12
600g
300g
*
*
*
24
1200g
600g
400g
*
*
60
3000g
*
1000g
750g
*
 * Not recommended
 
Cheese cocktail (without meal service)
Assume 145g to 150g of cheese per person.
The variety of cheeses offered should depend on the number of guests
Number of people
Total quantity
Quantity by variety
2 types
Quantity by variety
3 types
Quantity by variety
4 types
Quantity by variety
5 types
12
1740g
580g
435g
*
*
24
3480g
*
870g
696g
*
60
8700g
*
*
1740g
1450g
 * Not recommended
 
Wine and cheese
Assume :
  • a minimum of 225g of cheese per person,
  • a 2/3 bottle of wine per person, one to two varieties per service;
  • bread and fruit (apples, pears, fresh figs, pralines in the third service. Note: grapes are not recommended with wine).
    • For 8 people
    Total of 1.8 kg
    (255 g per person)
    Total quantity per person per serving
    Example of qty per person for a tasting of 9 cheeses
    Example of qty per person for a tasting of 9 cheeses
    First service
    720g
    90g
    3 cheeses (24 g each)
    4 cheeses (18 g each)
    Second service
    630g
    79g
    3 cheeses (21 g each)
    4 cheeses (13 g each)
    Second service
    450g
    56g
    3 cheeses (15 g each)
    3 cheeses (15 g each)