A successful party is not based on how much leftovers are there.
But as a host it is considered as perfect if the guest enjoyed the food and there is enough food for everybody and lastly having not that much leftover.
For those who had a thrown a party you know that the first problem would be is: how much food to prepare.
Great amount of leftovers is not practical and shortage of food during a party is also a nightmare.
A satiated guest leaves a party full and satisfied with the food.
Appetizers are a tricky deal because it is a wide variety of food.
You can have hearty food like crusty bread with special blue cheese and a lighter food like crudités and dishes in between this kind of food.
If you are planning a hearty meal then the ideal of appetizers is not much daunting for you are expected to serve fewer of them.
Five (5) appetizers per person is the average estimate per person that one guest can consume in a party with a heavy meal.
But if your party is not serving a heavy meal then the number of appetizers can also increase.
Things then get complicated.
The time of the party also plays a factor in judging the amount of appetizers to be served.
If it is in the morning people eat less and thus appetizers served are fewer.
But if you are doing party in the evening and not serving any heavy meal then things really get complicated for people need heavier food in the evening.
So, you should decide with this knowledge on hand.
As a smart tip, you should have an extra appetizer on hand for you might need it at the middle of the party.
With an extra appetizer you lessen the stress for you know you got one extra appetizer on hand.