meats, at least 1 pound per 10 if a single choice, 1 per 8 if two or more, as people tend to take some of each
cheeses, 1 pound per 10, some can be logs or spreads
olives, 1 gallon per 50
crackers, 6 pounds per 100
some dips
plan 1 pint per 8 for humus or other thick dips such as ranch or sour cream dips. Suggest you include crunchy dip vegetables, about 1 pound per 10-12, as well as pita chips or pita bread pieces or focaccio pieces.