Running short of cutlery during service is avoidable, but buying far more than you need ties up stock and storage space. A simple estimate helps you choose the right case quantity.
Start with expected covers
Use the number of meals, guests or takeaway orders you expect to serve. If every meal needs a knife, your starting quantity is one knife per cover.
Add a sensible buffer
For most events and catering jobs, add around 10% extra for damaged packaging, unexpected guests, staff use or last-minute demand. For example, 450 expected covers would mean planning for roughly 495 knives, so a 500-pack is a practical fit.
Think about repeat service
If you run a café, takeaway or hospitality business, estimate weekly usage rather than a single event. That makes it easier to decide whether one case or several cases gives you a useful stock buffer.
Why individually wrapped knives?
Individually wrapped utensils are convenient for counter service, takeaway bags, events and workplaces because each knife is already separated for distribution.
ODDSTOCKS 500-pack wooden knives
Our Enviropack 165mm wooden knives are supplied in cases of 500 and each knife is individually wrapped. Browse our Catering & Disposable range for current stock.
Need several cases?
For larger requirements, use our Bulk Buy & Trade page and send the quantity required plus your delivery postcode. We can confirm current availability before you order.
Need wholesale quantities? See our wholesale wooden knives buying page for case sizes and trade enquiries.