The amount of food you plan for your party can change depending on the time of day, type of food, or even by the people attending. (Have you seen teenagers eat?) But as a general rule, consider these suggestions for individual portions:Starters: Appetizers or snacks should consist of two to three portions per person- 3 ounces of dip or salsa (about 1/3 cup per person)- One cup of soup (less if it's a thick soup, like chowder)- 3 ounces of salad (about 1 cup)- 6 ounces of meat or main entrée- 5 ounces of starch (potato, pasta, or rice)- One and a half pieces of dessert~Sample shopping list based on a guest list of 10 people.~Chicken, beef, fish, or ****- 4 poundsPotato or pasta salads- 3 pounds of potatoes- 1 pound of dry pastaHot Dogs or sausage (main dish)- 20 hot dogsShellfish- Shrimp: