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emmajune 09/13/08 |
I need to know how much roast beef to purchase for 130 people the cut and amount to feed them.the best way to cook it. |
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ellen 09/14/08 |
What kind of roast beef? Pot roast, round/rump roast, prime ribs? There is a whole article on roasting different cuts of beef in the holiday cooking section at the top of Big Pots- check there first. |
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emmajune 09/14/08 |
after looking at the big pots still not sure what kind of roast to get and amount to puchase could you recommend one for me. |
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ellen 09/14/08 |
Emmajune, what is the occasion? Is it buffet or sit down, and what are the other dishes? What is your budget? For 130 people, you could spend $200 for chuck/shoulder clod or $800 for standing rib roast. |
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emmajune 09/15/08 |
it a buffet the menu is: fried chicken roast string beans ranch potato casserole green salad rolls dessert tea |
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ellen 09/15/08 |
OK. Informal buffet service, second meat available. I would make a chuck roast in gravy and I would get about 60 pounds raw boneless chuck plus 1 piece of chicken per person for the meats. |
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emmajune 09/16/08 |
thanks ellen for your suggestion on this matter. are you sure about the chicken some people don't eat beef. 20# wing 20# breast 20#leg 20# thigh |
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ellen 09/17/08 |
Emmajune, as indicated in the quantity planning tables, you need about 85 pounds of chicken pieces to make chicken for 100 people if that is the only entree, so 80 pounds to make the second choice entree for 130 people should be fine. |
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emmajune 09/29/08 |
Hi ellen, just wanted you to know that the baanquet went over will, everyboby enjoyed the meal, thank a lot for you input. |
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ellen 09/29/08 |
Thanks, Emmajune. |