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Betsy 05/05/08 |
I am in charge of feeding approx. 800 people in a carnival type setting. The menu is hoagie sandwiches, potato salad, chips and watermelon. For time and labor sake I want to make the sandwiches on large French bread and cut to serve. I am thinking about 100 loaves with a combo of ham and turkey, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles. If deli sandwiches normally are about 3 oz meat would I plan about 1 oz per serving on this type of sandwich? |
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ellen 05/05/08 |
This does not sound like nearly enough food. Hoagies generally use more, not less, filling than regular sandwiches. A 1 pound loaf divided into eight and filled as you are thinking is approximately the equivalent of 1/2 sandwich per person- 3-4 ounces. Caterers allow 1 POUNDof food per person for receptions and snacks and 1 1/2 pounds for a meal. In a carnival/ party type setting, people tend to eat more, not less than usual, especially if alcohol is served. There is a recipe on the site for the 6 foot long party hero or "hercules hoagie" that serves about 25. This will give you a better idea of amounts. Or see the sandwich event page for quantity tables for sandwiches. www.ellenskitchen.com/bigpots/plan/bigsand.html |