Wedding Candy Buffet

How Much Candy Do I Need for My Candy Buffet?

Are you planning a wedding candy buffet?

Then you could be wondering how much candy you would need for your candy buffet display?

This is something this is quite often asked by anyone considering a candy buffet.

You should base you choices on the size of the display that you would like to create and not the number of wedding guests.

You should also take into consideration the size of the vases, jars, or bowls that you will be using to display them in and the effect that you would like to create.

Having enough candy is a very important factor to making your candy buffet look good, so here are some guides to help you make your choices a little easier.

Below are approximate quantities and how they will fill a container (goldfish shaped) 1 gallon (4 liter) capacity which is a good size to serve your candies in.

Alternatively you can use different shapes and styles which will only add to the appeal of the candy buffet.

• 5lb (2.2kg) sugar coated chocolate candy about the size of M&M's will fill about three quarters or slightly more of the container.

• 5lb (2.2kg) candy balls about 3/4inch (2cm) in diameter will almost fill the container.

• 5lb (2.2kg) chocolate/sugar coated Jordan almonds will more than half fill the container.

• 5lb (2.2kg) gummy bears will fill the container about 3/4 full.

• 5lb (2.2kg) of 1 inch (2.5cm) diameter candy balls will fill the container.

• 3lb (1.3kg) of wrapped toffee candy will fill the container due to the twisted wrapper ends.

• 5lb (2.2kg) rock candy will occupy more than half the container.

• 5lb (2.2kg) tiny candy about 1/4inch (1/2cm) wide will fill the container about half way.

• 1lb (1/2kg) giant marshmallows about 2x2x2 inch (5x5x5cm) in size will fill the container.

• 10lb (4.4kg) jelly bellies will over fill the container.
  

The above should give you a reasonable guide to working out how much you will need but if you need a visual guide just watch this video by candywarehouse.com.