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Potato Salad and Cole Slaw for 120 people
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Marie
06/26/08
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I am charged with buying prepared potato salad and cole slaw for 120 people. Help!!!
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ellen
06/26/08
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Easy. 4 1/2 gallons of potato salad and 3 to 3 1/2 gallons of slaw (depends on whether green salad is also served) and you will have plenty.
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Brenda
08/25/08
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I'am planning a family reunion for 60 peoples.
How much do I need for Potatoe salad, cole slaw, bake beans, hamburgers, fried fish, shrimp with potatoes,corn, and gumbo.
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ellen
08/26/08
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Brenda, the way this board works is, I have posted many quantity tables for all kinds of foods on site. You use them to make an estimate, post it, and I will review it and make any comments or suggestions, For example, for 60 people, you would use 1/2 the amounts for 120 above. For 60 poeple 2/3 of the amount for 100 is plenty.
The only difficulty comes with multiple entrees as you are planning; hamburgers, fried fish, shrimp with potatoes,and gumbo. 4 entrees for 60 people, you have to have either a lot extra to make sure everyong gets first choice, or just be ready to run out of some things. For 60 people, I would allow 4 gallons gumbo. 3 ounces shrimp PLUS 4-5 ounces raw fish (1 pound for 3-4 people) PLUS 1 burger patty (4 per pound) per person. You will have some leftovers, but everyone will get some of their first choice.
I don't recommend deep fried items at family gatherings because of both the difficulty of doing them and keeping them crisp, and the danger of the large pots of hot oil outside. If you do this, make sure the setup is VERY kid-safe.
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SHARON
05/04/09
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have to prepare cole slaw for 150 people
in May in Texas - how do you keep the slaw crisp?
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ellen
05/04/09
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Lightly salt, press and rinse/drain the cabbage after you shred it and before you mix in the dressing and add-ins. Keep it nice and cold throughout.
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ellen
05/04/09
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This and other hints for slaw success on my page, cole slaw basics:
www.ellenskitchen.com/bigpots/slawtips.html
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kinzey
06/03/09
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big bar bq
I have a big bar b q for 500 --brisket chicken and beef and chicken fajitas and jambala and all the sides for this party. Do I serve a total of per pound of each or separate all out per lb. I understand 3oz per person which would be 1500 lb all together am I on the right track please help (I am new to your web site and think it is great)
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ellen
06/04/09
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You want 1 1/2 pounds food total per person counting ALL the food and side dishes. I would count the jambalaya as a side dish for this menu.
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Maggie
06/04/09
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For our sons graduation party, we are having italian beef sandwiches, 1 kind of pasta salad, raw veggies and dip, taco dip with lettuce-etc on it, chips and dip, baked beans, pickels and olives, cake, cookies and lemon bars, besides the drinks. Do I need another salad and if so how much for possibly 100 people? The hard part comes not knowing how many to expect...we have 130 invited. Thank you so much!!!!!
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ellen
06/04/09
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What I would add is a fruit tray, using 4 times the amounts for 25- see the fruit tray page.
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Tesha
06/05/09
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serving 120 for birthday party
I am having my Father's 60th b-day party in July. I expect 120-150 guests. I ordered 200 pieces of fried chicken and am also having sliced ham. I was going to serve slaw,potato salad and baked beans. Is that enough options or should i do mac & cheese. If so, how much pasta and velveeta do i need?
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Tesha
06/05/09
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serving 120 for birthday party
I am having my Father's 60th b-day party in July. I expect 120-150 guests. I ordered 200 pieces of fried chicken and am also having sliced ham. I was going to serve slaw,potato salad and baked beans. Is that enough options or should i do mac & cheese. If so, how much pasta and velveeta do i need?
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ellen
06/06/09
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That is enough, but if I were adding something I would add some big fruit trays- popular, very pretty, and easy to do in advance with no oven time.
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Joyce Babros
06/09/09
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Potato Salad for 40 people?
My daughter is giving a bbq graduation party for 40 people for my grandson. She needs to know how much potato salad to figure for that amount?
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ellen
06/09/09
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See the plan for 100 page, or any of the eight different potato salad for 100 recipes, make just under half. You need 2 gallons or so.
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karen
08/04/09
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Planning picnic for 50 adults 20 children - having bbq ribs and fried chicken plus fixings - how many pieces should I consider for each.
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ellen
08/04/09
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You need at least 1/2 pound ribs per person if they are the meaty spare ribs or up to 1 pound per person if they are the more bony baby back or beef ribs. Plus 1 piece of chicken per person, with kids a good bit can be dark meat, but about half the adults will hope for white.
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Trina
08/10/09
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Casual Wedding Reception for 100
I am working on doing a casual wedding reception for 100. Planning on buying a whole ham, roast beef and chicken(deli style approx. 10 lbs each) and slicing the meat ourselvs. Serving with premade potato salad, rolls, sandwiches (tuna and egg), pies, fruit trays, veggie trays. I need to know if this is going to be enough food to feed 100 and how much of each I should considering making.
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ellen
08/10/09
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That is not enough meat for 100 if you mean bone in chicken and ham. Assuming you think most people will make sandwiches, you need 20-24 pounds boneless beef, 15 pounds each boneless chicken and ham. I would do turkey breast rather than chicken, as it is much easier to slice and serve, and I would have the deli slice it, as the thin deli slices go further than home slices. You also need 18-20 pounds sliced cheese.
The tune and egg salad, don't make the sandwiches ahead, serve it in bowls set in ice in larger bowls, with baskets of good bread and bowls of mayo (see the sandwich event page for the condiments needed for 100 people for sandwiches).
Potato salad, rolls, pies, fruit trays, veggie trays are covered in detail on the plan for 100 page, fruit tray page and veggie tray page. Consider adding a slaw or marinated veggie salad (4 bean, corn relish, etc) as a second salad.
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Connie
09/11/09
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coleslaw
For a church dinner we are serving lasagna, chicken alfredo, coleslaw and garlic toast. I need to order the slaw mix and dressing to make the salad. We are serving 200 people, not everyone will take the slaw. So I am wondering how many 3lb bags of mix and how many gal of dressing do I need to make this?
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ellen
09/11/09
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For 100 people, I use about 20 pounds of shredded veggies and 2 quarts of dressing. If there is not another salad and you use a tasty dressing, most people will take some- especially since there is not another vegetable or salad.
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Debbie
09/14/09
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50th wedding reception for church leader and spous
I am hosting a 50th wedding anniversity for my pastor. It is being catered for 100 people. We will have an anniversity cake that will serve 120 people. The food will be served after a short "roast and expressions of love" for about hour. we will starting serving at 7:30 in the evening. The caterer is telling me that I will need to buy the following quantities, however, I think it is too much food. I would appreciate your expert advice.
400 chicken fingers(chickenbreast2 in by4 inch)
10 lbs chopped pork bbq
5 pounds country style potato salad
5 pounds creamy cole slaw
8 lbs of baked beans
100 hush puppies
6 dz dinner rolls
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ellen
09/14/09
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This is not too much food for this size group, but it seems to me it is an odd menu for an after dinner party, and not enough for a dinner party. Any more info?
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Sherry
09/21/09
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I am doing a banquet for about 125 to 130 people I'm not sure how many bags of slaw mix I need. I won't have time or the means to shred it myself. I am also doing Baked beans, Escallaped corn, Southern Style green beans w/new potatoes, veggie tray,& relish tray in a small cabin! thanks
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ellen
09/21/09
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Get 20-22 pounds of pre-shredded veggies per 100 and 3-4 quarts of dressing (the larger amount if it is thick, the smaller ampunt if it is thin/ vinegrette). Ambitious menu for this kitchen; wondering if you have accurately calculated your oven space, or have a lot of roasters?
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Sherry
09/22/09
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lots of roasters(3)! Creamy Cole Slaw. The food will be served under a large tent.
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ellen
09/22/09
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One roaster only holds enough for about 60 to maybe 70 people- I think you need some more roasters.
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Sherry
09/23/09
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Thanks will borrow more!
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Gary
09/23/09
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How many bakebeans do I need for 120
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ellen
09/24/09
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Depends on the size of the beans (jojke).
Seriously, about 3-3 1/2 gallons per 100 as a side dish.
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Sherry
09/24/09
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love this web site!
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Sherry
10/05/09
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It went great!
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sheila
10/29/09
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How much coleslaw for 250 people to put on hot dogs?
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ellen
10/29/09
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This is on the sandwich event page which will also help with mustard, pickles, etc.
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marilyn
11/07/09
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how do i make coleslaw with a five pound bag of coleslaw (need exact measurments)
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ellen
11/08/09
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Use 1/4 the dressing in any of the coleslaw for 100 recipes.
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Lil
02/22/10
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Summer BBQ Wedding for 130
We are quartering 40 pre-made roasted chickens; potato salad; pasta salad, corn salad; spinach salad; fresh fruit; dinner rolls and wedding cake. We are not sure how much of the salads we need and if you think we need another meat. Help! We are making all the salads ourselves. We are open to all suggestions. Thank you in advance.
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ellen
02/24/10
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OK. You do not need another meat, but you do need a protein choice for the non-meat eaters. Cheese plate, logs, bowls, or string cheese, deviled eggs or big bowl of egg salad, etc
With a mix of salads you have to adjust my amounts a bit.
potato salad; pasta salad, I would do 35 pounds of potatoes and 4-5 pounds of dry pasta
corn salad; 1/2 cup per person plus 10%
spinach salad; 4 ounces raw per person
fresh fruit; see fruit tray page
Have a happy day. Consider making my Greek salad instead of spinach, it can be made ahead, and is delicious.
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Denise Chacon
03/03/10
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Potato Salad, rice,beans and sliced brisket
Hello,
First Thank you for your time and haveing this site. It's very usefull...I am budget for 75 people includes adult male,femals and kids/teenagers..Here is what i seen from your site:
3 gallons of potato salad
2 gallons of regular pinto beans
rice not sure on and brisket 75lbs lean sliced cooked meat or 100 lbs not trimed not cook weight?
Thank You
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ellen
03/04/10
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Rice, 5-6 pounds dry
You only need 40 pounds cooked brisket for maximum size servings, and 35 would likely be enough. More than that, you will have a lot left.
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Shelly
03/04/10
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Hi Ellen.. I am serving a supper at 600pm. This is for an older ladies club. It is there 50th anniversary. I am serving around 126 people. This want they want and i have.. I have about 65lbs of boneless beef, 70lbs potatoes for mashed, 16 lbs of corn, 13lbs of winter veggie mix, coleslaw 22lbs, gravy, buns, pickel tray and maybe a jello salad or 2. Do u think this is enough to feed them all? thank you shelly
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ellen
03/07/10
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Compared to a mixed or younger group, they eat lighter, except desserts. I would count it as 110. You need about 50-58 pounds of beef, 35-38 pounds of potatoes, corn 22 pounds, veggies up to 20, slaw you will have leftovers, they usually like jello salads.
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jackie
03/08/10
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Cole Slaw for 120 people
how many cabbages will I need to make coleslaw for 120 people
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ellen
03/09/10
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About 24-27 pounds whole including some carrots and red cabbage for color.
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Donna
04/25/10
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Cole Slaw
how many 14 oz. bags of slaw mix will it take to make 2 gallons of coleslaw
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ellen
04/27/10
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It depends on how it is cut (angel hair, coarse, regular), type of dressing and what else you add, but I would start with about 14 pounds.
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Barb
05/07/10
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Picnic
We are doing a sq picnic for about 300 adults and/or children. Our menu is going to be hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs, chicken breast with potato salad and coleslaw. I have no idea how much to make of anything.
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ellen
05/08/10
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All of these are covered in detail on the plan for 100 page. You just need help with the meats:
hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs, chicken breast
If this is self service, you must allow 1 burger PLUS 1/2 hot dog (Polish sausage is MUCH tastier) PLUS 3 ounces boneless chicken or 6 ounces bone in PLUS 1/2 pound (no kidding) ribs FOR EACH PERSON.
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Lynell
06/08/10
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Meat Quantity
We are cooking for approx. 275 people. They would like Tri-tip, Pulled Pork and Chicken. How do we know how much meat to cook? Obviously, we are not going to cook enough meat to have 875 servings, so how do we figure our meat quantity when we will not know in advance who wants what type of meat?
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ellen
06/09/10
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I discuss how to do this estimate in detail on the BBQ and brisket page. Try it, post your effort, and I will be glad to check it for you.
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Cindy
06/21/10
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Potato Salad for 130 people
How many pounds of potatoes do I need and how many doz eggs will I need to do potato salad for 130 people?
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ellen
06/21/10
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See the potato salad section at the top of the plan for 100 page. Make 1 1/3 times the amount.
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Denise
06/28/10
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Hello Ellen:
We are hosting a fish fry, In addition to the fish, we will be serving baked beans and coleslaw for 40 adutls and 10 children. How much coleslaw and baked beans should I prepare? I am buying shredded coleslaw mix (so how many pounds will be sufficient)?
Thank You!
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ellen
06/29/10
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I like coleslaw. I make 10 pounds of shredded veggies for 50. For baked beans, 1 3/4 to 2 gallons.
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Lisa
08/04/10
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dinner for 100
Hi Ellen,
I am hosting a party this weekend for 100 ppl. 25 kids under the age of 10 and 75 adults. I am making homemade ribs and have purchased 100 pieces of chicken. I bought 25 racks of ribs and cutting them into 4 parts each. We have coleslaw, baked beans,macaroni and cheese, green beans,coleslaw, crock pot of rice, redskin potatoes, fruit salad, regular salad, a bread display with brushetta, olive oil, whipped butter. I know people are bringing appetizers cheese and crackers, hummus and pita, veggie trays, and array of dips. I am only concerned with the meat and side dishes. I am making homemade mac and cheese - I was thinking around 56 oz (7 boxes)and about 30 lbs of redskins. I am depending on everyone else for the other sides. Can you please advise on the baked beans, green beans, and coleslaw?
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ellen
08/05/10
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You have plenty of meat. About 2 1/2 gallons each slaw and 18 pounds green beans.
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Sunshine
08/13/10
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How much iceberg lettuce and slaw mix
We are serving 500 people spaghetti, salad and bread,etc. I need to know how much iceberg lettuce and slaw mix to make the salad for 500 people. We are only using the iceberg lettuce and slaw mix in the salad. Thanks.
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ellen
08/14/10
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I would do 400 -worth of the lettuce and 100 -worth of the slaw mix, using the plan for 100 tables.
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Tom
08/14/10
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Cookout for 120 people
We are planning a cookout for 120 people.
100 adults and 20 kids.
How many Hamburgers, Brats, and hot dogs should I prepare?
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ellen
08/14/10
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I would do 120 burgers, 30-40 hot dogs. For the brats, it depends; if it is a brat eating crowd, a full 100; if not, substitute burgers for part of the brats.
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Shar.
08/23/10
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Ideas for Dish to pass for Chili Supper
Chili Supper for 60 people every one is assigned to a dish to bring.But I need some ideas for the dishes. You can have so many sandwiches and crakers!!Please help for some ideas! Thank you,
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ellen
08/23/10
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Corn pudding or casseroles
Tamales
Marinated bean salads
Artichoke condite
Salads of all kinds, including fruit salads
Cornbreads
Veggie Impossible Pies
Pasta or rice casseroles
Ear corn
Garlic pickles
Relish/olive trays
Cheese trays/ cheese and crackers
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ruth shope
10/30/10
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Hush puppies for 100 ppl
Hi Ellen,
This is for a fish fry our group has every year. I have no clue how many pounds of catfish - these guys have done the fish before, however, our beloved hush puppy chef has died. The duty and privilege has now passed to me and I would love to do the job justice with an awesome recipe for hush puppies and quantity information to serve 100. Thank you. Ruth
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ellen
10/30/10
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OK, Ruth,
The first thing is, peanut oil to fry in. The best. You might get the 5 gallon size. It costs a mint. It can be strained and reused as long as it is not burnt/overheated.
Here is my never before revealed, light and crispy hush puppy recipe:
Hush Puppies from Ellen's Kitchen
1 gallon of oil cooks about 100 hush puppies in 2-3 batches.
To make one batch of 36 (serves 12-16):
2 cups yellow corn meal
1 cup plain flour (flour gives the tenderer, lighter texture, experiment with the
amount you use if you want)
OPTIONAL 2 tablespoons sugar, but probably not if you use the peppers
2 eggs
3/4 to 1 cup buttermilk (you can also use beer or even whole milk in a pinch, buttermilk is the best)
3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper OR 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon baking powder
2/3 teaspoon baking soda (omit if you use regular milk)
1/8 cup bacon grease (best) OR other cooking oil
OPTIONAL, but some consider essential, 1 cup finely diced green onion (best) OR onion
OPTIONAL 3/4 cup corn kernels or finely diced bell pepper
OPTIONAL 2 finely chopped jalapeno peppers
OPTIONAL 2 tablespoons sugar, but not with the peppers
Mix all of the dry ingredients very well in a bowl. Add your eggs, oil, and buttermilk/ beer. Stir it all up just until the dry ingredients are moistened and the flavors are blended.
You can store this mixture in the refrigerator
for a day or so. Before cooking let it reach near room temperature.
Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a Dutch oven or large saucepan; turn your cooker on medium-high heat, not high, or you will scorch the oil. Heat oil to 365-375° .
When it's hot you can drop your hush puppies in using a spoon. Take a bowl or cup of ice water, wet a soup spoon, wet it in your cold water, dip it in your mixture so you have about enough mixture to cover about one third of the spoon lengthwise. Carefully let it slide into hot oil.
If your oil is the correct temperature, there will be lots of bubbles around the hush puppy.
Drop batter by the rounded tablespoonfuls into hot oil, and fry in batches 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. They should begin floating when done, but if they don't, don't overcook them.
Drain on paper towels; serve immediately.
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Ruth
10/30/10
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Hi Ellen and thanks so much! I will definately check in after the celebration and let you know how well it went. It isn't until next weekend. Thanks, again!
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Estella
11/01/10
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Hi Ellen, how many pounds of potatoes would I have to cook to make enough potato salad for 150 guests?
Thanks
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ellen
11/01/10
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I suggest 45 pounds.
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Margaret
11/03/10
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Regarding making potato salad for 150 you suggested 45 lbs of potatoes, how many eggs would you suggest?
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ellen
11/03/10
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See the basic recipe on the plan for 100 page. or any of the 8 specialty recipes for potato salad on the link there.
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Jaime
11/06/10
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Potato Salad for 275 servings at 1/4 cup
how many lbs of fresh potatoes would i need for 275 servings @ 1/4 cup
Thanks
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ellen
11/06/10
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I plan generous 1/2 cup servings. 1/4 cup is very scanty, unless it is primary school kids. Use 1/2 what I suggest and you will get your smaller servings; about 35 pounds for 200 people, maybe 50 for 275.
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jose
12/09/10
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Hi we are feeding 150 people at a family gathering chicken alfredo I have no idea how many chicken breast to buy or pasta or salad please please help.......
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ellen
12/10/10
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Go to the spaghetti page, look at the quantities for 100, plan 1 1.2 times the amounts for 150. Read the tips and hints on preparing, also. There is an Alfredo-style sauce for 100, you can increase times 1 1/2.
You want about 40 pounds boneless, skinless chicken for this many people.
Consider a baked pasta dish, rigatoni, lasagna, baked spaghetti; much easier for this many people.
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donna
02/11/11
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Potato Salad for 50 people
How many pounds of potatoes would I need
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ellen
02/12/11
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About 18 pounds.
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maria
03/16/11
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side dishe ideas
I can't thank you enough for this site!
I am throwing a grad party for about 150 people. We are ordering:
100 pcs. mixed bone in fried chicken
150 pcs. boneless chicken strips (large in size)
3 whole semi boneless ham (to slice down)
rolls and butter
greek pasta salad (with lots of veggies in it)
fresh cut watermellon
Could you advise me if my quantities of meat are correct and your expert ideas on the best starch (potato) and if another veggie is needed?
THANKS!
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maria
03/16/11
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side dishe ideas
OOPS! I almost forgot ...please add a caeser salad (to feed 150) to the list of food.
THANKS..
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ellen
03/16/11
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This looks good. If you have oven space, or borrow electric roasters, scalloped potatoes would be great with this. Baked seasoned potato wedges would be an easy to eat choice, as well. People like them, so make plenty.
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marie
04/25/11
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pasta salad, spinach, strawberry salad and baked b
We are hosting a rehearsal dinner for 75. I plan to serve pasta salad, spinach, strawberry salad and baked beans along with BBQ beef sandwiches. I need to know how much of each salad to prepare. Thank you so much
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ellen
04/25/11
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For each one, use 3/4 the amount for 100 on the plan for 100 table. The spinach/strawberry is like tossed.
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Sandy
06/20/11
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BBQ sides for 60 people
We're having a family reunion, picnic/BBQ foods, for 60 people. (48 adults/13 kids)
Here's what I think will work, so far:
Beef ribs: 20 slabs (about 4 ribs/person)
Fried chicken: 15 chickens/120 pieces
Baked Beans - 3 food-service size cans @ 117 oz each, or about 2.5 gallons.
Potato Salad - Three 5-lb tubs, or about 1.9 gallons
Cole Slaw - Three 5-lb tubs, or about 1.9 gallons
Total sides would be 6.3 gallons (I think)
Too much? Not enough? Any advice would be helpful. Thanks!
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ellen
06/20/11
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I would do only 10 chickens and maybe add one more gallon of potato salad. Everything else looks good.
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Mackenzie
06/22/11
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I am having around 130 for my reception.
We are serving tri tip, chicken, macaroni salad, pear/walnut salad, roasted potatoes, fresh fruit and rolls.
Do you think we should have equal proportions of meat? About 35lbs each?
And how many pounds of potatoes will we need?
The rest I think I can handle. Thank you!
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ellen
06/23/11
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High MacKenzie. For 130 people, pro caterers would allow 44 pounds ready to eat beef (about 60 pounds raw) PLUS 26 pounds raw boneless chicken. Beef is almost 2 to 1 prefered in self serve crowds.
50 pounds of potatoes.
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joyce smithers
07/19/11
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having a family picnic in a hall we are having hamburgs-hotdogs with toppings potato salad-cole slaw-macaroni salad- assorted squares
Concerned about the amounts of salad per plate they will be served. Thank you joyce
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ellen
07/20/11
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Per 100 people, I allow 4-4 1/2 gallons potato salad, 3 gallons cole slaw and 3 gallons baked beans or pasta salad.
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Mary
08/07/11
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Hello Ellen, thisnis angreat website btw! lotsnof great info about everything! I am having a grad party for about 120 ppl, mostly adilts. the teens are coming later and I plan to order pizza for them. Anyways, I am ordering partybtrays of subs, each serving 15-20 People. How many should I order? For the sides I was going to have 30 lbs potato salad, 20 lbs each of cole slaw and pasta salad. I am also having a large fruit tray, large cheese tray and am considering a large vegetable tray. Is this enough food? I am getting afull sheet cake and various desserts. Thank you
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ellen
08/07/11
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subs, each serving 15-20 People
If it is a time of day when people are hungry or you expect them to stay 3 hours or more, 8 trays, light is 6
30 lbs potato salad,
20 lbs each of cole slaw
20 pasta salad
all OK, probably none left. You could have some chips as back up.
large fruit tray, definitely
large cheese tray- yes
large vegetable tray, relish tray is more fun for grownups, see the veggie tray page and make 1 1/2 to 2 times.
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Mary
08/07/11
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Thank you for expertise, I will let you know how it goes
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Pam-Pam
08/11/11
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fried catfish for 60
Hi
How much catfish fillets for 60 adults.
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ellen
08/11/11
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See the plan for 100 page, use 2/3 the amount for 100.
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Emma
09/11/11
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I agreed to provide coleslaw for 200 at a church supper. How far in advance can I shred and store cabbage in the fridge so that it stays crisp and white? I was hoping I could shred the cabbage on Tuesday, since I will be out of town until Friday. And then toss with dressing Saturday to serve Sunday.
If that is possible, how should I store it?
Thanks!
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ellen
09/11/11
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Take a look at the cole slaw page, there are a number of hints and recipes.
The freezer cole slaw (many recipes on the web) works well for this situation.
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Jeri
09/22/11
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150-160 people.
Buffet style for a square dance in the evening.
Spiral-cut, bone-in ham--80 lbs
Potato Salad--50 lbs
Coleslaw Mix for Ramen Noodle Salad--27 lbs
Salad Mix for Tossed Salad --15 lbs
Bread
Various Desserts
Is this enough or too much?
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ellen
09/22/11
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Not too much. The thing I notice about this type event, is you need to about double the beverages- people drink a lot more than at a sit down meal.
You might add fruit trays.
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Kathy
10/19/11
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Buffet Birthday Celebration
Hi
I'm having a 75th birthday celebration (buffet) for 40 people. Appetizers then meatballs, sausage & peppers, lasagna roll-ups, baked chicken, broiled salmon (served cold), tossed salad, pasta salad, broccoli salad, Asian coleslaw, rolls. Birthday cake, fresh fruit, baked finger desserts and coffee/tea.
Can you tell me how much quantity I need for the menu items. Thanks much.
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ellen
10/19/11
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Kathy, this is more entrees than any pro would do for 40 people, and a very large menu for an event this size. If it is for one meal, would you consider cutting back on the number of items? The difficulty is, with this many items, you either have a lot leftover, or you run out of something before everyone gets his/her first choice.
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Lori
10/29/11
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angel hair coleslaw for 40 women
this is a baby shower and wondering if I should shred my own which I thought 2 medium head of cabbage along with carrots and green pepper, but should I choose the angel hair how many bags would be good??
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ellen
10/29/11
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Angel hair is a good choice. I use 6-8 pounds head cabbage when I am shredding it myself, as it drains and shrinks after shredding. I would probably get 6 of the 12 ounce already shredded bags.
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Belinda
12/31/11
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I will be serving 160 people at a wedding reception in March. We are doing EVERYTHING by ourselves due to limited budget. I am planning on 40 precooked smoked chickens, 15 smoked butts that will be 8-10 each pounds before cooking. I was thinking I would serve, Twice baked potatoes, cream style corn, squash melody, mac and cheese, Italian Green beans and yeast rolls. Is this an exceptable buffet dinner? Also, how many gallons of sides would I need to serve 160 and is this enough meat. Any suggestions are Very welcome. I have never done this before and I only have 8 weeks to plan.
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ellen
12/31/11
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Quite a job. Do you have a commercial kitchen for the day of? This is too much for a single home kitchen.
Way too much meat. For 160, you need 16-18 chickens, cut in 8 pieces, plus 60 pounds max ready to eat pork, which might be 80-85 raw.
Twice baked potatoes, good, do ahead. Either very large potatoes split in half to make two or rather medium ones. You want 1 per person
mac and cheese, 10 pounds dry pasta, make ahead, bake day of
cream style corn, OK- 4-5 gallons
squash melody, OK- 30 pounds
Italian Green beans, OK- 30 pounds
yeast rolls, 2 per person. 3 pounds butter per 100 persons
You need an appetizer table, here is the article why:
Before the Buffet; Why You May Need an Appetizer Table
A self-catered buffet is a real challenge to the organizers, and things don't always come together as smoothly as hoped. By planning and setting up an appetizer area or "nibble table" which is ready when the guests begin to arrive, the cooks and servers have time to complete the arrangement of the dinner buffet. This is especially critical if there are children among the guests, or there is a wait before dinner, as at a wedding reception.
This does not have to be complicated. Three items, including a fruit tray, a cheese tray and an attractive dip or spread, plus a punch, or two if one is alcoholic, are sufficient.
One appetizer service area is needed for each 100 guests.
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Belinda
12/31/11
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Yes I do have access to the commercial kitchen at the reception site and since I am a member I have been allowed 3 days prior to the wedding to prepare, etc and for free.:-) I also have serveral members that have stepped up and offered to help me with the finishing touches on the day of the wedding.
Thank you so much for your help and you will be saving me tons by correcting me on the meat amounts. Great Idea on the appetizer table and I would have completely forgot the butter for the rolls.
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ellen
12/31/11
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Good for you and do feel free to use the email contact at the bottom of every page if I can help further.
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Linda
01/14/12
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Potato Salad for 150 people
When I first clicked on your site, it was to ask how many potatoes are needed for potato salad for 150, but found the info without having to ask. But I wanted to just send quick note to you to thank you for your site. Very informative. Great to know about and will definitely be adding to my favorites for future reference.
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ellen
01/15/12
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You're welcome.
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