A/per head Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Event Costs Use 'per head' when discussing the cost of an event or service for each person attending. The wedding venue is charging us $50 per head. Pro Tip 2/3Group Payments Mention 'per head' to clarify that each person in a group needs to pay individually. Our group tour rate is $30 per head. Pro Tip 3/3Budget Planning Use 'per head' for budgeting events or meals to calculate total costs. We need to budget for food at $15 per head.