Terms of Use
Last updated: September 2026
Educational estimates only
The calculators and content on this site are provided for general educational purposes. They produce planning estimates based on standard catering portion guidelines and USDA food-safety guidance. They are not professional catering, nutrition or food-safety advice. Appetites and events vary; use your judgment, round up when unsure, and always follow safe food-handling practices.
No warranty
We work to keep the site accurate and current, but guidelines change and we may make mistakes. The site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss arising from use of the site or reliance on its results.
Acceptable use
You may use the calculators for personal, non-commercial purposes. Don't scrape, copy or republish the site's content or code without permission.
Third-party links
Links to USDA pages, other government sites and outside resources are provided for convenience. We're not responsible for their content.