Food Tray Sizes and Portion Planning in Cebu
Planning guidance updated 14 October 2026.
A tray size describes one dish. It does not automatically describe a complete meal. Start with the people you are feeding, then decide how rice, main dishes, sides and dessert fit together.
What the PAX choice means
PAX is the guest-count label used for the selected dish. A 10 PAX rice tray and a 10 PAX beef tray cover different parts of the menu. Adding their labels gives 20 dish-servings, not proof of 20 complete meals. Appetite, the rest of the menu and serving style still matter.
| Choice | Useful planning question |
|---|---|
| 5 PAX | Is this a small shared dish or part of a larger spread? |
| 10 PAX | Will everyone eat this dish, or only some guests? |
| 15 PAX | Does this match the portion of the group choosing this option? |
| 20 PAX | Do you need a larger sharing dish or several smaller dishes? |
Plan each part of the meal separately
- Count guests who need a meal, including hosts and crew.
- Decide between one individual Bento Pack per person and shared trays.
- For trays, list rice, mains, sides and dessert as separate lines.
- Estimate who will choose each dish; ask the team to confirm suitable quantities.
- Review the selected sizes and quantities in your basket.
For example, a host might start with Beef Caldereta, Plain Rice and Mixed Buttered Vegetables. These are separately ordered dishes. Their presence in this example does not make them a fixed package or guarantee a serving quantity.
A split menu needs a split count
If 12 people want one main and eight want another, plan the mains around those choices rather than ordering every main for all 20 people. Then check rice and sides independently. Do not round down just because a guest is a child; ask the host about actual needs. For a shared buffet, discuss second helpings and the serving arrangement with the team.
What to confirm before checkout
Ask about ingredients for guests with dietary needs; a dish name or photo cannot establish allergen suitability. Check whether you need plates, utensils, drinks or serving equipment and confirm any inclusions through the product or quotation. Use the available delivery date and address check rather than assuming a tray purchase includes event service.
Planning a larger gathering? Send your headcount and event details for a catering enquiry. For birthday menu ideas, see birthday food in Cebu.
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Allow at least two days. Confirm the available date, address, menu and final charges through checkout or your quotation.