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fruit for 600
Kristi
06/16/15
Hello Ellen,
I am hosting an event for 600 and plan on serving cake and fruit, buffet style. I plan to buy 48 lbs strawberries, 90 lbs green grapes, 90 lbs red grapes and 42 lbs blueberries. Does that sound about right?
Thank you, Kristi
ellen
06/16/15
What time of day,how long will you be serving, and will there be any other food or beverages? Writeback.
ellen
06/16/15
Also, is it out of the question to have melon pieces?
Kristi
06/16/15
This is an evening celebration; 6:30-8:30 reception style. There will only be cake, fruit, and juice & water offered.
Kristi
06/16/15
Melon is not out of the question, but I am trying to avoid as much cutting as possible.
ellen
06/16/15
OK. This is a lot of fruit. I would suggest cherries instead of blueberries for finger fruit.

I would plan at most 150 pounds fruit, that is a half cup or more per person.

ellen
06/16/15
If you want to go a little up scale, consider, fresh or dried dates, figs, apricots, dried pear or mango bites
Kristi
06/16/15
Wonderful! I love the idea of cherries . Thank you for your advice!
Kristi
06/16/15
Would apricots be better served whole or cut in half?
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