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Buffet for 175 people
Judy
01/16/15
Menu: Sliced Roast Beef and Turkey with Gravy, Mash Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad, Baked Ziti, Swedish Meatballs and 1 other finger food.

My question is how much mash potatoes and baked ziti should be made for the menu for 175?

Thank you

ellen
01/16/15
This is a rather odd menu as is, and the ziti does not really fit. What is the event?
Judy
01/17/15
graduation
ellen
01/18/15
OK, assuming this is teen/young 20 and thus serious eaters.

Appetizers:
Swedish Meatballs 10 pounds per 100, 3 quarts sauce per 10 pounds
and 1 other finger food.
Consider a fruit tray with this menu, see the fruit tray page.

about 12-14 pounds dry pasta, 1 quart sauce per pound, 1/2-1 pound cheese per pound
about 60 pounds raw potatoes

About 60 pounds raw boneless beef and 70 pounds whole turkeys. Have someone serve the beef first round. You need 3 serving lines if this is a sit down, 2 if a stand around/ come and go.

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