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Budget & Cost Calculators

Plan and track party budgets, per-guest costs, and spending across every category.

Party Budget Calculator

Create a complete party budget covering food, drinks, venue, decorations and entertainment. Track spending across all categories. Free online calculator.

Per Guest Cost Calculator

Calculate the total cost per guest for your party including food, drinks, venue and extras. Plan your event budget with ease. Free calculator, no signup.

DJ vs Band Calculator

Compare the costs of hiring a DJ versus a live band for your party or wedding, including equipment, duration and extras. Free online calculator.

Venue Cost Calculator

Estimate and compare venue hire costs for your party or event, including room hire, catering packages and hidden extras. Free online calculator.

Decoration Budget Calculator

Plan your party decoration budget across balloons, flowers, table settings and themed items. Stay on track with your spending. Free online calculator.

Catering Budget Calculator

Budget for food and drink costs per head at your party or event. Cover starters, mains, desserts and beverages within your budget. Free calculator.

Photography Budget Calculator

Estimate photography and videography costs for your party or wedding, including hours of coverage, prints and albums. Free online calculator.

Gift Budget Calculator

Plan your spending on party favours, guest gifts and prizes. Calculate total costs based on guest numbers and gift type. Free online calculator.

Invitation Budget Calculator

Calculate the total cost of party invitations including design, printing, postage and stationery for your guest list. Free online calculator.

Entertainment Budget Calculator

Budget for party entertainment including DJs, bands, games, photo booths and activities. Keep event costs under control. Free online calculator.

10 free calculators in Budget & Cost

Budgeting for Your Event

Setting a realistic budget is the first step in successful party planning. UK party costs vary hugely depending on the type of event, but having a clear budget breakdown helps you prioritise spending and avoid nasty surprises.

For a typical UK party, expect to allocate roughly 40-50% of your budget to food and drink, 15-20% to venue hire, 10-15% to entertainment, and the remainder to decorations, invitations, and extras. Our budget calculators let you enter your own prices so estimates match your specific suppliers and location.

The per-guest cost calculator is particularly useful for working backwards from a total budget to see what you can afford per person. This helps you make decisions about guest numbers versus the quality of food and entertainment you can provide.