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Karen's wedding reception for 115
Karen
09/19/08 		I am preparing food for a wedding reception - 115 people. The menu consists of
Chicken Fingers
Shrimp
Quiche
Cucumber Sandwiches
Crackers/Cheese
Fruit
**I think i am good on the fruit - 20 lbs total - shrimp about 20 lbs - I am figuring 2 per person on the quiche - 2-3 per person on the tea sandwiches -I also have tossed salad - bought 9 lbs lettuce, 6 lbs cherry tomatoes, cucumbers. I bought 80 oz of assorted crackers and cheese, but i am struggling with the chicken fingers. I thought about buying them already cooked/frozen but that might get expensive - any suggestions on the chicken and any suggestions to my calculations so far.
The wedding is at 6:00 with reception following.

Thanks!
Karen

ellen
09/19/08 		This is over a mealtime. People will not eat supper before they come, they will be hungry. Even though you have decided to use appetizer type foods, you need more food, about 1 1/2 pounds per person. Here is a sample plan:

Chicken Fingers- 1 pound for each 3 persons, 38 pounds
Shrimp- Assuming tail on, 1 pound for each 4 persons, 20 pounds is fine. Add cocktail sauce, 1/4 cup per person
Quiche- 2 OK, three better. If served hot, check oven space and racks-
Cucumber Sandwiches-equivalent of 1 regular sandwich per person
Crackers/Cheese- MINIMUM 8 pounds crackers and 12-20 pounds cheese and cheese logs/spreads
Fruit- OK. Add dip.
Tossed salad- consider instead doing the Greek salad in the "wedding reception menu ideas" thread. More interesting, can be made ahead except the lettuce, which you would stir in at the last minute before serving, after the tomatoes, cukes, etc had marinated together.

I would add at least a great bread and spread selection, such as that described in the champagne lunch article, as this is a VERY light menu.

With wedding receptions it is helpful to have a beverage and nibble service when the quests arrive, as they have about an hour to wait until the couple arrives after pictures and clothes changing.

Karen
09/19/08 		Thank you so much for your help. I am going to do the Greek salad - adding rolls, butter spread and dip for the fruit. I am going to get another box of 72 mini quiche so will work out 3 per person.
We have the wedding cake, grooms cake and then i bought 4 boxes of cheese cake bites.
**this wedding is a friend of mine and i have voluntered doing the food she requested.
ellen
09/19/08 		You're a good friend. Get about 4-6 more volunteers to help with setup, serving and clean up. You will be tired by the end of the day.
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