How Many Satay Sticks Per Person?
Quick answer: plan on 3 to 5 sticks per guest when satay is a side dish, and 8 to 10 sticks per guest when satay is one of the main dishes.
Our Satay Set comes with 50 grilled halal chicken satay skewers, peanut satay sauce and ketupat, so the table below shows how many sets to order for your party.
Satay calculator
| Guests | Satay as a side dish (3 to 5 sticks each) | Satay as a main (8 to 10 sticks each) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 set (50 sticks) | 2 sets (100 sticks) |
| 20 | 2 sets (100 sticks) | 4 sets (200 sticks) |
| 30 | 2 to 3 sets | 5 to 6 sets |
| 50 | 4 to 5 sets | 8 to 10 sets |
Is satay a side dish or a main at your party?
Side dish: satay is one of many dishes on the table, alongside things like popiah, kueh pie tee, finger food and desserts. Guests take a few sticks each, so 3 to 5 per person is plenty.
Main: satay is one of the main foods your guests will fill up on, for example at a dinner gathering with only one or two other dishes. Plan on 8 to 10 sticks per person.
Adjusting for your guests
- Young children usually eat less, so you can count two children as roughly one adult.
- Teens and big eaters: aim for the top of each range.
- Lunch or tea-time events with lots of other food: the lower end of each range is usually enough.
- Dinner parties and longer events: guests tend to keep going back, so aim higher.
Tips for ordering satay for a party
- Order at least 48 hours ahead. Satay isn't available on Sundays or public holidays.
- Satay is best enjoyed within 2 hours of delivery.
- Cut the ketupat into cubes and serve them with the satay sauce for dipping.
- Round out the spread with a DIY Popiah Set, Kueh Pie Tee Set or Fortune Finger Food Platter.
Frequently asked questions
How many sticks of satay do I need for 20 people?
About 60 to 100 sticks (2 Satay Sets) if satay is a side dish, or 160 to 200 sticks (4 sets) if it's one of the main dishes.
How many sticks of satay for 10 people?
One Satay Set of 50 sticks works as a side dish. If satay is a main, order 2 sets.
Is your satay halal?
Yes. Our Satay Set is made in our MUIS Halal-certified central kitchen in Bedok.
Does the satay come with sauce?
Yes. Each set includes peanut satay sauce and 3 ketupat. Onions and cucumber are not included.
Ready to order? See our satay delivery guide or go straight to the Satay Set.