How many wine bottles to serve 200 people?

It's impossible to say exactly how many wine bottles you'll need for 200 people without more information. Here's why, and what you need to consider:

Factors that influence wine bottle count:

* Type of event: Is it a formal dinner, a casual party, or a wedding reception?

* Duration: How long will the event last? A 2-hour event will need less wine than a 5-hour event.

* Guests' drinking habits: Are your guests known to be heavy drinkers, moderate drinkers, or light drinkers?

* Wine selection: Will you be serving just one type of wine, or multiple options?

* Serving size: Will you be serving full glasses, half glasses, or smaller pours?

General guidelines:

* Standard serving: A standard wine serving is 5 ounces, but this can vary depending on the event and the type of wine.

* One bottle = 5 servings: A standard 750ml bottle of wine yields about 5 servings.

* Moderate consumption: For a moderate drinking crowd, you can estimate 1-2 glasses of wine per person.

Example:

Let's say you're hosting a casual party for 200 people, and you want to provide 1-2 glasses of wine per person.

* Minimum: 200 people x 1 glass/person = 200 glasses

* Maximum: 200 people x 2 glasses/person = 400 glasses

* Minimum bottles: 200 glasses / 5 glasses/bottle = 40 bottles

* Maximum bottles: 400 glasses / 5 glasses/bottle = 80 bottles

Recommendation:

It's always better to have too much wine than not enough. To be on the safe side, start with 50-60 bottles and see how the event goes. You can always purchase more wine if needed.

Pro tip: Consider offering a variety of wine options to cater to different palates. This can help you avoid having too much of one type of wine left over.