Pies by number of guests
| Guests | Pies: 1 slice each | Pies: several flavors (1½ slices each) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 10 | 2 | 2 |
| 15 | 2 | 3 |
| 20 | 3 | 4 |
| 25 | 4 | 5 |
| 30 | 4 | 6 |
| 40 | 5 | 8 |
| 50 | 7 | 10 |
| 60 | 8 | 12 |
| 80 | 10 | 15 |
| 100 | 13 | 19 |
Slices per pie size
| Pie | Slices |
|---|---|
| 8-inch | 6 |
| 9-inch (standard) | 8 |
| 10-inch / deep dish | 8–10 |
| Costco pumpkin pie (12-inch) | about 12 |
| Half sheet slab pie | about 24 |
Tips
- Thanksgiving favorites: pumpkin, apple and pecan. With three kinds for 20 guests, bake or buy two of the most popular and one of the others.
- Pumpkin and pecan pies must be refrigerated and keep 3–4 days. Fruit pies are fine on the counter for 2 days.
- Pies freeze well: baked pumpkin pie keeps 1–2 months. See the leftovers chart.
Questions
How many pies for 20 people?
3 pies for one slice each, or 4 pies if you’re offering a few flavors.
How many pies for 50 people?
7 pies for one slice each, or 10 with several flavors.
How many slices in a pie?
A standard 9-inch pie is cut into 8 slices. An 8-inch pie gives about 6.
How many pies for Thanksgiving for 10 people?
Two pies is the usual answer: 16 slices covers seconds or a taste of both flavors.