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Potato Salad and Cole Slaw for 120 people
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Marie
06/26/08
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I am charged with buying prepared potato salad and cole slaw for 120 people. Help!!!
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ellen
06/26/08
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Easy. 4 1/2 gallons of potato salad and 3 to 3 1/2 gallons of slaw (depends on whether green salad is also served) and you will have plenty.
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Brenda
08/25/08
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I'am planning a family reunion for 60 peoples.
How much do I need for Potatoe salad, cole slaw, bake beans, hamburgers, fried fish, shrimp with potatoes,corn, and gumbo.
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ellen
08/26/08
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Brenda, the way this board works is, I have posted many quantity tables for all kinds of foods on site. You use them to make an estimate, post it, and I will review it and make any comments or suggestions, For example, for 60 people, you would use 1/2 the amounts for 120 above. For 60 poeple 2/3 of the amount for 100 is plenty.
The only difficulty comes with multiple entrees as you are planning; hamburgers, fried fish, shrimp with potatoes,and gumbo. 4 entrees for 60 people, you have to have either a lot extra to make sure everyong gets first choice, or just be ready to run out of some things. For 60 people, I would allow 4 gallons gumbo. 3 ounces shrimp PLUS 4-5 ounces raw fish (1 pound for 3-4 people) PLUS 1 burger patty (4 per pound) per person. You will have some leftovers, but everyone will get some of their first choice.
I don't recommend deep fried items at family gatherings because of both the difficulty of doing them and keeping them crisp, and the danger of the large pots of hot oil outside. If you do this, make sure the setup is VERY kid-safe.
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SHARON
05/04/09
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have to prepare cole slaw for 150 people
in May in Texas - how do you keep the slaw crisp?
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ellen
05/04/09
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Lightly salt, press and rinse/drain the cabbage after you shred it and before you mix in the dressing and add-ins. Keep it nice and cold throughout.
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ellen
05/04/09
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This and other hints for slaw success on my page, cole slaw basics:
www.ellenskitchen.com/bigpots/slawtips.html
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kinzey
06/03/09
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big bar bq
I have a big bar b q for 500 --brisket chicken and beef and chicken fajitas and jambala and all the sides for this party. Do I serve a total of per pound of each or separate all out per lb. I understand 3oz per person which would be 1500 lb all together am I on the right track please help (I am new to your web site and think it is great)
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ellen
06/04/09
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You want 1 1/2 pounds food total per person counting ALL the food and side dishes. I would count the jambalaya as a side dish for this menu.
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Maggie
06/04/09
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For our sons graduation party, we are having italian beef sandwiches, 1 kind of pasta salad, raw veggies and dip, taco dip with lettuce-etc on it, chips and dip, baked beans, pickels and olives, cake, cookies and lemon bars, besides the drinks. Do I need another salad and if so how much for possibly 100 people? The hard part comes not knowing how many to expect...we have 130 invited. Thank you so much!!!!!
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ellen
06/04/09
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What I would add is a fruit tray, using 4 times the amounts for 25- see the fruit tray page.
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Tesha
06/05/09
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serving 120 for birthday party
I am having my Father's 60th b-day party in July. I expect 120-150 guests. I ordered 200 pieces of fried chicken and am also having sliced ham. I was going to serve slaw,potato salad and baked beans. Is that enough options or should i do mac & cheese. If so, how much pasta and velveeta do i need?
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Tesha
06/05/09
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serving 120 for birthday party
I am having my Father's 60th b-day party in July. I expect 120-150 guests. I ordered 200 pieces of fried chicken and am also having sliced ham. I was going to serve slaw,potato salad and baked beans. Is that enough options or should i do mac & cheese. If so, how much pasta and velveeta do i need?
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ellen
06/06/09
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That is enough, but if I were adding something I would add some big fruit trays- popular, very pretty, and easy to do in advance with no oven time.
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Joyce Babros
06/09/09
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Potato Salad for 40 people?
My daughter is giving a bbq graduation party for 40 people for my grandson. She needs to know how much potato salad to figure for that amount?
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ellen
06/09/09
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See the plan for 100 page, or any of the eight different potato salad for 100 recipes, make just under half. You need 2 gallons or so.
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karen
08/04/09
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Planning picnic for 50 adults 20 children - having bbq ribs and fried chicken plus fixings - how many pieces should I consider for each.
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ellen
08/04/09
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You need at least 1/2 pound ribs per person if they are the meaty spare ribs or up to 1 pound per person if they are the more bony baby back or beef ribs. Plus 1 piece of chicken per person, with kids a good bit can be dark meat, but about half the adults will hope for white.
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Trina
08/10/09
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Casual Wedding Reception for 100
I am working on doing a casual wedding reception for 100. Planning on buying a whole ham, roast beef and chicken(deli style approx. 10 lbs each) and slicing the meat ourselvs. Serving with premade potato salad, rolls, sandwiches (tuna and egg), pies, fruit trays, veggie trays. I need to know if this is going to be enough food to feed 100 and how much of each I should considering making.
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ellen
08/10/09
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That is not enough meat for 100 if you mean bone in chicken and ham. Assuming you think most people will make sandwiches, you need 20-24 pounds boneless beef, 15 pounds each boneless chicken and ham. I would do turkey breast rather than chicken, as it is much easier to slice and serve, and I would have the deli slice it, as the thin deli slices go further than home slices. You also need 18-20 pounds sliced cheese.
The tune and egg salad, don't make the sandwiches ahead, serve it in bowls set in ice in larger bowls, with baskets of good bread and bowls of mayo (see the sandwich event page for the condiments needed for 100 people for sandwiches).
Potato salad, rolls, pies, fruit trays, veggie trays are covered in detail on the plan for 100 page, fruit tray page and veggie tray page. Consider adding a slaw or marinated veggie salad (4 bean, corn relish, etc) as a second salad.
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Connie
09/11/09
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coleslaw
For a church dinner we are serving lasagna, chicken alfredo, coleslaw and garlic toast. I need to order the slaw mix and dressing to make the salad. We are serving 200 people, not everyone will take the slaw. So I am wondering how many 3lb bags of mix and how many gal of dressing do I need to make this?
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ellen
09/11/09
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For 100 people, I use about 20 pounds of shredded veggies and 2 quarts of dressing. If there is not another salad and you use a tasty dressing, most people will take some- especially since there is not another vegetable or salad.
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Debbie
09/14/09
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50th wedding reception for church leader and spous
I am hosting a 50th wedding anniversity for my pastor. It is being catered for 100 people. We will have an anniversity cake that will serve 120 people. The food will be served after a short "roast and expressions of love" for about hour. we will starting serving at 7:30 in the evening. The caterer is telling me that I will need to buy the following quantities, however, I think it is too much food. I would appreciate your expert advice.
400 chicken fingers(chickenbreast2 in by4 inch)
10 lbs chopped pork bbq
5 pounds country style potato salad
5 pounds creamy cole slaw
8 lbs of baked beans
100 hush puppies
6 dz dinner rolls
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ellen
09/14/09
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This is not too much food for this size group, but it seems to me it is an odd menu for an after dinner party, and not enough for a dinner party. Any more info?
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Sherry
09/21/09
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I am doing a banquet for about 125 to 130 people I'm not sure how many bags of slaw mix I need. I won't have time or the means to shred it myself. I am also doing Baked beans, Escallaped corn, Southern Style green beans w/new potatoes, veggie tray,& relish tray in a small cabin! thanks
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ellen
09/21/09
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Get 20-22 pounds of pre-shredded veggies per 100 and 3-4 quarts of dressing (the larger amount if it is thick, the smaller ampunt if it is thin/ vinegrette). Ambitious menu for this kitchen; wondering if you have accurately calculated your oven space, or have a lot of roasters?
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Sherry
09/22/09
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lots of roasters(3)! Creamy Cole Slaw. The food will be served under a large tent.
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ellen
09/22/09
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One roaster only holds enough for about 60 to maybe 70 people- I think you need some more roasters.
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Sherry
09/23/09
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Thanks will borrow more!
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Gary
09/23/09
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How many bakebeans do I need for 120
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ellen
09/24/09
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Depends on the size of the beans (jojke).
Seriously, about 3-3 1/2 gallons per 100 as a side dish.
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Sherry
09/24/09
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love this web site!
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Sherry
10/05/09
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It went great!
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sheila
10/29/09
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How much coleslaw for 250 people to put on hot dogs?
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ellen
10/29/09
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This is on the sandwich event page which will also help with mustard, pickles, etc.
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marilyn
11/07/09
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how do i make coleslaw with a five pound bag of coleslaw (need exact measurments)
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ellen
11/08/09
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Use 1/4 the dressing in any of the coleslaw for 100 recipes.
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Lil
02/22/10
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Summer BBQ Wedding for 130
We are quartering 40 pre-made roasted chickens; potato salad; pasta salad, corn salad; spinach salad; fresh fruit; dinner rolls and wedding cake. We are not sure how much of the salads we need and if you think we need another meat. Help! We are making all the salads ourselves. We are open to all suggestions. Thank you in advance.
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ellen
02/24/10
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OK. You do not need another meat, but you do need a protein choice for the non-meat eaters. Cheese plate, logs, bowls, or string cheese, deviled eggs or big bowl of egg salad, etc
With a mix of salads you have to adjust my amounts a bit.
potato salad; pasta salad, I would do 35 pounds of potatoes and 4-5 pounds of dry pasta
corn salad; 1/2 cup per person plus 10%
spinach salad; 4 ounces raw per person
fresh fruit; see fruit tray page
Have a happy day. Consider making my Greek salad instead of spinach, it can be made ahead, and is delicious.
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Denise Chacon
03/03/10
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Potato Salad, rice,beans and sliced brisket
Hello,
First Thank you for your time and haveing this site. It's very usefull...I am budget for 75 people includes adult male,femals and kids/teenagers..Here is what i seen from your site:
3 gallons of potato salad
2 gallons of regular pinto beans
rice not sure on and brisket 75lbs lean sliced cooked meat or 100 lbs not trimed not cook weight?
Thank You
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ellen
03/04/10
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Rice, 5-6 pounds dry
You only need 40 pounds cooked brisket for maximum size servings, and 35 would likely be enough. More than that, you will have a lot left.
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Shelly
03/04/10
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Hi Ellen.. I am serving a supper at 600pm. This is for an older ladies club. It is there 50th anniversary. I am serving around 126 people. This want they want and i have.. I have about 65lbs of boneless beef, 70lbs potatoes for mashed, 16 lbs of corn, 13lbs of winter veggie mix, coleslaw 22lbs, gravy, buns, pickel tray and maybe a jello salad or 2. Do u think this is enough to feed them all? thank you shelly
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ellen
03/07/10
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Compared to a mixed or younger group, they eat lighter, except desserts. I would count it as 110. You need about 50-58 pounds of beef, 35-38 pounds of potatoes, corn 22 pounds, veggies up to 20, slaw you will have leftovers, they usually like jello salads.
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jackie
03/08/10
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Cole Slaw for 120 people
how many cabbages will I need to make coleslaw for 120 people
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ellen
03/09/10
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About 24-27 pounds whole including some carrots and red cabbage for color.
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Donna
04/25/10
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Cole Slaw
how many 14 oz. bags of slaw mix will it take to make 2 gallons of coleslaw
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ellen
04/27/10
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It depends on how it is cut (angel hair, coarse, regular), type of dressing and what else you add, but I would start with about 14 pounds.
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Barb
05/07/10
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Picnic
We are doing a sq picnic for about 300 adults and/or children. Our menu is going to be hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs, chicken breast with potato salad and coleslaw. I have no idea how much to make of anything.
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ellen
05/08/10
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All of these are covered in detail on the plan for 100 page. You just need help with the meats:
hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs, chicken breast
If this is self service, you must allow 1 burger PLUS 1/2 hot dog (Polish sausage is MUCH tastier) PLUS 3 ounces boneless chicken or 6 ounces bone in PLUS 1/2 pound (no kidding) ribs FOR EACH PERSON.
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Lynell
06/08/10
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Meat Quantity
We are cooking for approx. 275 people. They would like Tri-tip, Pulled Pork and Chicken. How do we know how much meat to cook? Obviously, we are not going to cook enough meat to have 875 servings, so how do we figure our meat quantity when we will not know in advance who wants what type of meat?
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ellen
06/09/10
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I discuss how to do this estimate in detail on the BBQ and brisket page. Try it, post your effort, and I will be glad to check it for you.
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Cindy
06/21/10
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Potato Salad for 130 people
How many pounds of potatoes do I need and how many doz eggs will I need to do potato salad for 130 people?
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ellen
06/21/10
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See the potato salad section at the top of the plan for 100 page. Make 1 1/3 times the amount.
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Denise
06/28/10
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Hello Ellen:
We are hosting a fish fry, In addition to the fish, we will be serving baked beans and coleslaw for 40 adutls and 10 children. How much coleslaw and baked beans should I prepare? I am buying shredded coleslaw mix (so how many pounds will be sufficient)?
Thank You!
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ellen
06/29/10
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I like coleslaw. I make 10 pounds of shredded veggies for 50. For baked beans, 1 3/4 to 2 gallons.
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