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Nadina 05/14/08 |
I would like to know how to figure out how much food is needed for 50 people, per food item. For example, I would like to have roasted chicken pieces(thighs, breasts,drumsticks), ribs, a pasta dish, roasted potatoes and steamed clams. Do you actually make each item for 50 people? |
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ellen 05/14/08 |
The steamed clams are the budget breaker, as you must allow 3-4 per person in addition to the opther meats. For mixed chicken and ribs, allow 1/2 pound raw ribs PLUS 1/2 pound bone in chicken pieces per person- people eat more and some of each when there are several choices. Roasted potatoes, start with 35 pounds raw for 100, or 15-18 for 50. Pasta depends on salad or baked,m, but basically you will start with 3-4 pounds raw for salad, 4-5 pounds for baked. |
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Sabina 06/27/08 |
Catering for 50 people for dinner for 7 days I have to cater for a group of Americans 5 nights for dinner and on a budget? Could you please give me some hinds and Ideas of how much as well? Thanks |
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ellen 06/28/08 |
Sabina, could you tell me what type of event/ workshop/retreat this is, and what type of kitchen/ cooking and cleanup facilities and how much help you will have? All these things make a big difference in terms of menus, expenses, and so on. |
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Chris 07/24/08 |
Bar-B-Quefor 60 I'm throwing a BBQ for 60 people.... How do I figure out how many Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Chicken I need? |
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ellen 07/25/08 |
1 piece of chicken, PLUS 1 4 ounce burger per person, PLUS about 32-40 dogs and everyone will get their choice. Consider Polish sausage or kielbasa instead of hot dogs, tastier and about the same cost. |
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crystal 08/05/08 |
Hi! I am throwing a birthday party for my father. We are going to have about 50 people for a luau party. We are going to have pineapple, cantaloupe, strawberries, grapes, cheeses, and crackers. We are also having a full sheet of birthday cake. Can you give me an idea of how much I will need of each? Thanks! |
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ellen 08/05/08 |
See the fruit tray page and get twice the fruit specified on the fruit tray for 25. A dip would be a nice addition. For the cheese and crackers, 10 pounds cheeses (part logs or spreads is OK) and 3-4 pounds crackers. Happy birthday, dad. |
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Mary 08/05/08 |
Open House for 250-300 I will be having in open house (wedding reception) for 250-300 people. Can you let me know how much I need of each radish, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower for a veggie tray. Also the amount of dip. Also on the menu is pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, pasta salad, relish tray, corn and chips. Also how much chips should I have in hand? |
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ellen 08/05/08 |
Double posted. See your other thread. |