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Michelle 09/15/13 |
I am having a party for 70 adults (maybe a few extra stragglers who did not RSVP) and 10 kids. This is menu. Chips on tables and cheese and crackers Salad 15 ft hero (5-Italian 5-American 5-grilled chicken) already sliced Baked ziti - no meat Grilled Chicken/ broccoli and pasta in a garlic and oil Sausage with peppers and onions Sliced Italian heroes Rice Chicken nuggets for kids Mac and cheese Then we will have cake and an assortment of desserts with coffee. As well as a fresh fruit bowl
Can you tell me your suggestions on how much for each I should make |
ellen 09/15/13 |
Hi, Michelle,
A happy event. I would count this as 75 (3/4 of 100) unless all the kids are teens. If it were my party, I would consider tweaking the menu to simplify. Even if you make all these cuts, you will still have some leftovers.
Chips, 1 pound per 12; dip/salsa? 1 pint per pound of chips
Salad- How about doing antipasto style marinated veggies or gardiniera? You would need about 2 gallons. You can buy this jarred, which saves a lot of refrigerator apce, or make it yourself, a couple of days ahead:
15 ft hero (5-Italian 5-American 5-grilled chicken) already sliced- already more than 60 servings!
Baked ziti - no meat string beans- about 15 pounds, these could be served room temp
Grilled Chicken/ broccoli and pasta in a garlic and oil 4 pounds pasta, 6 pounds broccoli, about 12 pounds chicken Rice- skip entirely. Just have some good Italian bread, dipping oil and butter. With your desserts and fruits this will make an ample meal. If you put the pre-made refrigerated casseroles in the oven before you go to church, they will be ready to serve when you return. Tightly covered, 325 oven. They just need to get to 165 at the center of each dish. With your pre-made sandwiches, you could be ready to serve almost immediately on return.
Two tips- you need to clear out your fridge, and maybe borrow additional fridge space, for this, it is a LOT of food. Try to stick with desserts that don't need refrigeration. |