How Many Spring Rolls Per Person

How Many Spring Rolls per Person for A Large Group

The exact amount of spring rolls needed depends on how many people are coming to your big event and the style of dishes and food being served with them. For example, if you’re having a buffet then you will need more spring rolls than if you put them on a plate.  However, they are often eaten as appetizers.

When serving a large group then you should serve two egg rolls per person. Plus some side dishes.

Can You Serve Springrolls at a Party

Springrolls tend to be “in trend” these days, as seen by their inclusion at tailgate and Super Bowl parties.

What Is the Average Size of An Spring Roll

Spring rolls come in a range of sizes but are typically around 4 inches long. However, you can make smaller ones or larger ones depending on what you want to do with them.

See how Many Egg Rolls You Need per Person

What Is the Difference Between an Egg Roll and A Spring Roll

The main difference between an egg roll versus a spring roll is the size of a spring roll is smaller than an egg roll and has different wrappings

You know they’re both tasty, but have you ever wondered how spring rolls and egg rolls differ? These delicious Chinese delicacies have similar characteristics but they’re really very different.

There are a few key characteristics in both spring rolls and egg rolls that may help you tell the two apart.

Egg Rolls vs Spring Rolls what's the difference
Egg Rolls vs Spring Rolls what’s the difference

Wrapper. Egg rolls are enveloped in a thicker, visibly crispier wrapper that has been coated in egg for richness, while spring rolls are coated in thin flour or rice wrappers.
Preparation. The exteriors of egg rolls are bouncy and crispy because they are fried. Meanwhile, spring rolls can be baked or fried, and the filling is not always cooked at all.
Filling. Egg rolls are frequently filled with a blend of savory pork and veggies, while spring rolls are typically loaded with fresh vegetables.

Apart from being delicious, spring rolls and egg rolls have one thing in common: they’re both served with dipping sauces. Sauces that are sweet, spicy, or a blend of the 2 are an excellent choice.

What Does a Spring Roll Contain?


The contents of a spring roll are determined by the kind of spring roll. A garden spring roll, for example, will be loaded with carrots, sliced pepper, bamboo shoots, and cabbage, among other fresh vegetables. More savory spring rolls, on the other hand, are usually loaded with meat in conjunction with veggies.

How To Reheat a Spring Roll

How Many Spring Rolls per Person for a Big Group

Spring rolls are usually not served as a main course, but there is nothing to say that you can not do this, it is a purely personal preference.

You should plan to cook enough food for each person to eat at least three egg rolls, but some people will have 4. In addition, you need to allow for seconds.  Therefore when you calculate how many Spring rolls per person you need 3.5 Springrolls per person. 

A Table of How Many Springroll per person 

These quantities are based on Springroll being the main dish and allows for some people to have seconds. It also assumes you will be serving one or two sides. For example rice (see how much rice for a big group), or a salad (what are the most popular salads to serve at a party)  at least.

How Many Spring Rolls Per Person for 10 People

  • For 10 people you should serve 35 Springrolls

How Many Springrolls Per Person for 20 People

  • For 20 people you should serve 70 Spring Rolls

How Many Springrolls Per Person for 40 People

  • For 40 people you should serve 140 Springrolls

How Many Springrolls Per Person for 50 People

  • For 50 people you should serve 175 Springrolls

How Many Spring Rolls Per Person for 80 People

  • For 80 people you should serve 280 Spring Rolls

How Many Springroll Per Person for 100 People

  • For 100 people you should serve 350 Springrolls
A Single Serving Or Spring Rolls is 3
A Single Serving Or Spring Rolls is 3

How Big Should Springroll Be for a Large Group

The best size when serving a crowd of people is to make a standard sized spring roll of around 4 inches long. Plus,

If you want to bulk up the spring roll you can certainly add additional ingredients including chilies or spices to make it a little more tasty if your guests like that.

Can I Make Springrolls Ahead of Time and Reheat?

Yes, you can prepare Springrolls ahead of time, but it is best to cook them on the day of the event

I usually pre dice and chop the ingredients before the Springroll party, usually the evening before.

I then store them in good quality airtight containers or Ziploc bags which makes the production of the spring roll much easier the following day.

What Sides To Serve With Spring Roll?

  • Rice
  • Waldorf Salad
  • Soy Sauces
  • Sweet Chili Sauce
  • Mustard
  • Ketchup

Or you could just have plain ones filled with only vegies and dip them in soy sauce, sweet chili sauce or even mayo.

How Long Do Springrolls Last?

They last well for about 2 days in the fridge.

How Many Spring Rolls Are in A Serving

Most people will eat a single serving of three spring rolls.

How Many Spring Rolls Come in An Order at Panda Express

In a small order, you get 2 but in the large Panda Express order you can get 12 Spring Rolls