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adri 06/16/12	Have just been asked to cater for 2 different get togethers.. Feeling uneasy about the amounts needed first party asked for 100 people asked for 2 four foot subs tray of 10 wraps cut in 4's pasta salad potato salad garden salad and she is adding veggie and fruit trays herself 2nd party is 40 people they asked for all these items apparently this is a throughout the day get together. Baked Ziti Chicken Dish? Sausage and Peppers Meatballs macaroni Salad Potato Salad Coleslaw Rolls
ellen 06/17/12	Adri, the first is not nearly enough food for 100 and it is ALWAYS the caterers fault if the food runs out. A 6 foot sub only serves 30. Either get the clients to specify what they want and drop it off, or don't take the jobs. Go to the pro boards catering section for more help: chef2chef.com cheftalk.com You can ruin your rep before you even get started. You also need written contracts, paid half in advance and half on delivery, and you need liability insurance.