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How much
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Max
06/18/07
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I am trying to have a fajita party for 50-60 people, I am not sure how much meat and cheese/sides I will need. Any help would be great. Thanks
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Tammy
06/18/07
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We are having an annual meeting and we are expecting about 300 people. We were going to make a fruit salad out of raspberries, blueberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, grapes, honeydew, and strawberries but we have no idea how much fruit to get. Any ideas?
Thanks
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ellen
06/18/07
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Max, for party/dinner mixed beef and chicken fajitas, most caterers allow 5 ounces cooked lean boneless beef and 3 ounces cooked checken. You buy about 2 pounds bobeless raw lean beef for 5 persons, about 1 pound boneless skinless chicken for 4 persons. The toppings are about like the baked potato bar toppings- see the button at the top of the cook talk page.
Tammy, everything yuu need to estimate the fruit salad is at the fruit tray page, button at the top of the cook talk page. If you want, U will check your estimate of you post it.
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jessie
06/19/07
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having luncheon for about 100 about how much ap chicken should i purchase for chicken salad
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ellen
06/19/07
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1 pound bone in raw whole chicken makes about 1 cup meat (1/2 pound meat). There is a quantity recommendation on chicken salad for 100 on the plan for 100 page.
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juan
01/29/08
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I,m having a party for 300. The menu will be white rice, navy beans and chicken leg quarters. How much of each of the ingredients I'm going to need. Thanks.
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Jan
07/30/08
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how much fruit should I buy for 300 people for a fruit salad? (cantalope, watermelon, blueberries and pineapple)
Thanks
Jan
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ellen
07/30/08
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Jan, even for this large a group, fruit trays are easier to assemble and refill. Fruit salads get picked over and get droopy. See the article on fruit trays (button at the top of the main cook talk page) for advice on quantities fruit selection and substitutions. If you are buying pre-made fruit salad, the amounts are there for both meals and receptions, also.
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Jennifer
08/05/08
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Hosting a kosher brunch for 25. How much lox should I order? For that matter, how much egg salad (lb), tuna salad (lb), bagels (pc), cream cheese (lb), quishes (pc), blintzes (pc), fruit salad (lb), breakfast potatoes (lb), juice and of course, lox (lb)would I figure per person? Everything to order is either by the pound or by the piece. Thanks for any input!
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ellen
08/05/08
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Jennifer you want about 1 1/2 pounds food per person.
Did you look at the breakfast plan for 100 chart? for 25, you want 1/4 the amount for fruit salad, potatoes, juice; if you think it will be 30+, use 1/3. Go light on the breakfast potatoes if they are potato knishes.
Per person:
1 each knishes and blintzes
1 1/2 bagels and 3 ounces cream cheese- you will have some left, but that is better than running out
1/3 cup each tuna and egg salad
3 ounces lox
You must also have capers and sour cream with the lox, and sour cream and applesauce with the blintzes.
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dodie
10/28/08
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Want to make a fruit bowl for a group of 100-125. Want to use strawberries, fresh pineapple, cantalope, watermelon etc. How much do I need to purchase
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dodie
10/28/08
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Want to make a fruit bowl for a group of 100-125. Want to use strawberries, fresh pineapple, cantalope, watermelon etc. How much do I need to purchase
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ellen
10/29/08
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See the fruit ray page for complete informatio- already posed. If you wish to post your shopping list, I will check it for you.
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pam
11/20/08
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How much sauce do I need to feed 70 people spaghetti for dinner. I was going to make 2 large 18 qt roasters.
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ellen
11/21/08
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See the guide for a spaghetti dinner for 50-60 and increaase the sauce by 1/4 to 1/3. Larger amount is for thicker sauces or for heavier eaters.
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robin
11/21/08
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3 meats for 100
i cater on the side and really have never had any problems because i've submitted the menu for my bid. they however want roast beef, baked turkey and baked ham for 100 people. i've came up with amounts but need reassurance. they are middle aged people and it's an evening meal. thanks! robin
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ROBIN
11/21/08
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3 meats for 100
forgot to tell you, it is buffet style
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ellen
11/21/08
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I would aim for 4-5 ounces ready to eat beef PLUS 2 ounces ready to eat turkey PLUS 2 ounces ready to eat ham per person. You have to have extra because you can't run out of the first choice on the first round. Also, be SURE that it is written in to the contract that you are serving per person, or they may expect you to leave them all the remaining/left over meats (unless you are selling them trays or pans, in which case they do keep the remainders).
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Tiffany
11/25/08
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How much whitefish, whitefish salad, lox and baked salmon for around 30 people?
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ellen
11/25/08
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2-3 ounces lox per person. 4-5 ounces ready to eat salmon per serving (that's about 2 pounds raw for 5 people. I don't know how you are serving the whitefish, if it is baked/etc, it is like salmon; and the salad, 1/2 to 2/3 cup is an entree serving. I can't help on how many of each type you want, that depends on the taste of your particular crowd. You want about 36 servings total for 30 people, especially with multiple entrees.
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Cathy
11/25/08
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I'm hosting a pancake breakfast for 200 people.
How many gallons of orange juice will I need toserve 200 people? Thank you
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ellen
11/26/08
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See the beverage planning table for oj and coffee.
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Diane
01/14/09
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I am making a fruit tray for 60 people with grapes, pineapple, and clementines how much of each do I need? Thanks so much.
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ellen
01/14/09
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See the fruit tray page and look at the tray for 25. I would change it up by using 2 3-4 pound pineapples, about 4 pounds seedless grapes and about 6-7 pounds of clementines for each 25 people. Use several colors of grapes and consider using some strawberries for color, add a mint leaf garnish.
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TJ
01/14/09
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I am trying to figure out how much pasta salad and broccoli salad I need to fix for approximately 150 people. The party is planned for 3:00pm. Other people are bringing items as well. There should be about 10-15 other dishes to choose from as well.
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ellen
01/14/09
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I would make enough of each for 75 people, people will take smaller servings with several choices, and it is after they have eaten lunch.
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TJ
01/15/09
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How many pounds do you think it would take to feed ~75 of those items?
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ellen
01/15/09
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See my many pasta salads and slaw recipes for 100, use 3/4 the amount. For example, for broccoli slaw, sub the broccoli for the cabbage to check the amounts.
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Connie
01/15/09
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I am making barbeques for 25 people. How much hamburger will I need? Thank you
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ellen
01/16/09
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Assuming you mean sloppy joe/ loose meat type sandwiches, about 7 pounds.
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Sue
01/25/09
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I want to make the frosted grape salad for approximately 300 people. Does anyone know how many one recipe feeds. thanks
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ellen
01/25/09
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What is the recipe?
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ellen
01/25/09
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If this is the one with grapes and jello mix, 1 pound of grapes makes 4 servings.
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Paul
01/25/09
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I am making chicken soup for 300 how much ingredients do I need
Paul
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Rita
01/25/09
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How much mints or nuts for 300?
Self catering a wedding reception and wonder how many pounds of mints and/or nuts to buy for 300 people.
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ellen
01/26/09
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Soup amounfs are listed in the plan tor 100 list. See some of the soup for 100 recipes for guides.
Mints/nuts. Its on the plan for 100 tables; 6 pounds either per 100.
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mike pediman
01/27/09
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i am making coleslaw for the knights of columbus fund raising and have 23 orders at 16 oz per order, can you help me on how much
i would need to make your butermilk coleslaw
much help needee thank you
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ellen
01/27/09
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You need to start with 1 pound shredded for each pound finished, as it shrinks a bit.
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mike j
02/05/09
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How much per serving
how much of chile would you serve per serving if you had 100 lb of chile meat and needed to feed 300 people.
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ellen
02/05/09
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Mike, you have more meat than you need to do generous portions of chili for 300 people, though this depends a little on the recipe. See the chili recipes on the chili page for help.
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Faye
02/12/09
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I am making spaghetti sauce for 120 people. How many quarts or gallons do I need to feed this many people?
Faye O
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ellen
02/12/09
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If you look at the lotsa pasta page, there is a dinner for 50-60. You can use this as a quantity guide.
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ileen
02/15/09
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I need a recipe for coleslaw dressing for 150 lbs coleslaw.
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ellen
02/15/09
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20 pounds slaw veggies makes enough for 100. Here is an interesting dressing:
Dressing for 15 pounds
1 1/3 cup mayonaisse OR plain low-fat yogurt
1 1/3 cup canola oil
3 1/2 cups vinegar
1/2 cup honey, or more to taste
3 tablespoons paprika
3 tablespoons caraway seed
1 cup fresh dill weed, chopped
1/2 tablespoon celery seed
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 tsp pepper
At least one day ahead, combine dressing ingredients and whisk until well blended. Taste for balance, adding extra vinegar or honey if needed. Chill.
In a very large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, onions, celery and parsley. Mix well. Chill.
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nicole
02/18/09
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I have to have enough mints and nuts to feed 300 people. Do you have any suggestions?
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ellen
02/19/09
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It is already posted in the plan for 100 lists. 6 pounds of nuts or mints for each 100 people, if used as a table garnish.
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Walt
02/19/09
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pancake mix
Ellen - how much pancake mix do we need to feed about 200 people (at 4 pancakes each)? thx
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ellen
02/19/09
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Ah, the famous pancake mix question! Just in time for Shrove Tuesday.
The mix you plan to use has a serving size and weight on it. If the serving size agrees with your planned size, use this, adding 10% if your numbers are pretty firm. The mix makes better pancakes if prepared and refrigerated the night before. There is a breakfast planning table for 100. Button at the top of the main cook talk page.
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lyn
02/19/09
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need to know quantities of milk, bread, cereals i need for 36 persons for weekend Fri night - Sun dinner.
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ellen
02/19/09
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Figure it out using the plan for 100 lists. If teens count as 50. Otherwise, 2/5 the amount for 100.
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Cathy
02/23/09
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I am planning my sons graduation. We are serving tacos in a bag and fresh fruit salad for 150 people. I need to know how much ingredients to buy for the fresh fruit salad (strawberries, watermelon, pineapple, honeydew melon) as well as the toppings for the tacos in a bag (lettuce, cheese, olives, tomatoes, onions, ) THank you very much
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Lisa
03/01/09
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How much to prepare of each 200
I would like to know how to figure how much of each entree to prepare 200 for a wedding reception. I have been asked to fix Chicken breast,Roast Beef and Veggie Lasagna?
Is the 34,33,33 method a good one? If not how much of each?
Thank You
Lisa
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Karen Ann
03/01/09
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How much smoked salmon/white fish do i buy for my appetizer buffet table ... 50 people.
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ellen
03/01/09
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Cathy, see the fruit tray page for specifics on the fruit salad amounts. There is also a recipe for "out of the trash bag walking taco salad" that will give you amounts to serve 25- link at the top of the texmex page.
Lisa, No, especially if it is buffet/ self service. You need to count on 5 ounces ready to eat bee PLUS 3 ounces (1 small) chicken breast PLUS 2 ounces veggie lasagna for EACH person, if you want to be sure to have enough and that everyone gets their first choice. Almost 2/3 of the people will take roast beef plus something else on self service.
Karen Ann, you need 1 pound for each 5 people, assuming other items are also offered.
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ANGELICA
03/01/09
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How much macaroni do I need to buy to make a side dish for 50 people
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ellen
03/01/09
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See the mac and cheese for 25 recipe on big pots.
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Kathy
03/05/09
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How much chicken breast
I am cooking the chicken breast for a pot luck wedding reception, the menu is chicken breast, baked beans, rice pilaf,green bean cass,salad rolls, fruit trays, baked potato
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ellen
03/05/09
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You don't say how many people? 7-8 ounces raw skinless boneless per person. Consider twice baked potatoes or mashed, both can be made ahead and reheat better or they could just be omitted with that nice rice pilaf.
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Mildred N Nice
03/06/09
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How much fresh pineapple,honeydew,cantaloupe,red grapes and white grapes do I need for 150 people?
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ellen
03/06/09
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The fruit tray page has total quantity amounts for various sizes of servings of these fruits. Check it out.
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e
03/18/09
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I'm coordinating a Safety Lunch and I need to know how many lbs of cole slaw I need to get for 85 people.
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ellen
03/19/09
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about 16 pounds.
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Harry Fresch
03/25/09
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Hello,
I am having a spaghetti dinner for a fundraiser and we would like to see 200 people show up, how many gallons of sauce wuld I need?
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ellen
03/25/09
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Look at the dinner for 50-60 on the spaghetti/ lotsa pasta page.
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Karen
03/27/09
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how much baked ham for 50 people
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ellen
03/27/09
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See plan for 100 list, use 1/2.
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Geraldine
03/30/09
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How much turkey ,potatoes, carrots, and turnips
looking to see how much food will be needed to feed 250 people for hot turkey ?
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ellen
03/30/09
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Covered in detail in the planning and shopping for large holiday dinners article in the holiday cooking section at the top of big pots.
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steve
04/01/09
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I am cooking for a retirement party of 200 people.They want ribs and brisket. I am planning on baby back or saint louis cut ribs and briket flats. They also are having sides catered in. How much of each should I buy?
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maritza
04/02/09
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how much white rice for 300 people. how to cook it in the oven?
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ellen
04/02/09
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Steve, it depends somewhat on the age of the crowd, the length of the party and whether alcohol is being served but 1/2 pound EACH raw ribs and raw brisket is about the minimum.
Mariyza, about 22 pounds. Preferably get converted rice (uncle Ben's) or basmati for the best texture and hold. The method is explained under baked rice on the recipebox page.
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Kelsey
04/07/09
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I am tring to plan a dinner party for 85 people. They want a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Including: sliced carrots, Mashed turnip, mashed potato, dressing, cranberry sauce, and dessert. I was wondering how much of each would I need. Thank you.
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ellen
04/07/09
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See the article on planning and shopping for large holiday dinners at the top of the big pots page in the holiday cooking section. It has everything you need to know about amounts for a large turkey or turkey and ham dinner.
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taylor
04/07/09
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i am having a party and i am expecting 175 people. i need to know how much:
-potato salad
-greenbeans
-dip
i will need.
we are also serving fruit and cheese trays. how much fruit and cheese will i need?
thanks!!!
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Dana
04/07/09
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My church has to fix a lunch for about 200 soldiers during our Military Appreciation Weekend. We are planning on roast cornish game hens, rice salad with fresh veggies, bread and dessert. I am planning on 1/2 of a hen for each person. The big question is how much rice salad should I fix? I have a great recipe for Waldorf salad with rice or a rice with fresh veggies and a lemon vinaigrette. HELP!
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ellen
04/08/09
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Taylor, all these foods are covered on the appetizer planning page and the plan for 100 tables. There is also a discussion of how much the time of day affects the amounts you need. You use 1 3/4 times as much as you would use for just 100 people. Make your estimates. Then if you want to post it, I will check it for you.
Dana, If you have no other starch or vegetable, you need one cup per person. I would add at least a fruit salsa or spiced apple or peach, this is a light menu for mostly men.
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ceri
04/09/09
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I'm having an engagement party and doing all the food my self its a buffet style party and i need to know how much food to get for every one there will be about 300 people there that i am catering for.
this is the food i am making.
A selection of open sandwiches topped with:
Ham and Tomato
Tuna and Cucumber
Egg Mayonnaise
Cheese and Tomato
Vol au Vents:
Chicken in White Sauce
Prawns in Seafood Sauce
Ham and Mushroom in White Sauce
Savouries:
Quiche Lorraine
Ham and Mushroom Flans
Cheese and Onion Flans
Pork Pies
Sausage Rolls
Scotch Eggs
A selection of:
Cocktail Sausages
Pickled Onions
Cheeses, Nuts and Crisps
Salad to Garnish
A selection of desserts:
Various flavoured Cheesecakes and Gateaux.
A selection of:
Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Savoury Rice and Tuna Pasta Salad
A selection of seafood:
Mussels, Prawns and Crabsticks.
thank you
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ellen
04/09/09
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Ceri, a party this size with this extensive of a menu usually requires at least 4 chefs, a commercial kitchen with at least 4 ovens and 18 servers. What do you mean you are doing it yourself? Please write further.
Also, I assume you know it is not legal to prepare food for sale in the home kitchen? And that you need a legal contract and event/liability insurance for this party?
As I have explained several times on site, this site is for family cooks, and not for professional (paid)caterers, so I don't do estimates for catering. I recommend chef2chef.com for pro caterers.
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ashley
04/20/09
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Ellen, I am preparing a cookout for a bachelor party for about 20 guys in there mid 30's. I am trying to figure a cost scale, as well as how many pounds of ribs I will need to cover every hungary man. I will also be providing grilled chicken and other light sides. how much of a profit is too much? any help would be great!
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ellen
04/20/09
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I would allow 1 pound ribs per person plus one piece or quarter of chicken; you will have some left, but everyone will get their fill and their choice. Caterers usually make food 30% of their cost and expect about 6-8% net profit- you have to pay your help, buy equipment and supplies as well, etc.
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lucy
04/21/09
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i am making some appetizers. it's going to include pesto sauce, peper jack chese slices, avocados, b/s chicken brst, flour , and sour dough bread. i need to know how much to of the ingridients to buy for a party of 350 people.
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Charlotte
04/26/09
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We are doing a surprise party for my mother-in-law for her 70th. It will be a cold fork buffet for 50. We are doing baked ham, chicken drumsticks, sausages, a vegetarian option, new potatoes and a selection of salads. I am also going to poach some salmon but am unsure of the quantity to provide per person. I would to poach the salmon whole.
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ellen
04/26/09
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Lucy, I can't figure out what you are making and whether this is the only appetizer. Off the cuff, you want 1 ounce of bread, 1 ounce of cooked chicken, 1 teaspoon of pesto, 1 tablespoon of avocado, 1/2 ounce of cheese for each bite. You have to write more info if you want help.
Charlotte, OK If this was me, and about half the guests are your mom's age, I would count this as just 50, and not add for extras- elders don't eat as much. I would do 1 drumstick per person, PLUS 3 ounces ready to eat salmon (about 9 pounds whole) PLUS 2-3 ounces of sausage PLUS 3 ounces ready to eat ham PER PERSON; you will have some left, but the problem with serving this many entrees to 50 people is you need to have enough that everyone gets their first choice, and it doesn't even out the way it does in a larger group. You can make a pasta or vegetable dish that will serve as an entree for vegetarians and a side for everyone else, this simplifies the entree issue a bit.
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paulette
04/28/09
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How much raw broccolli for vegetable dipping trays is needed to feed 60 people?
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ellen
04/28/09
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about 12 pounds as purchased to make about 2 ounces per person.
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Angela
05/09/09
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I am having a spanish club party for about 30 people. The meat is being taken cae of by someone else. I am providing the sides. Approximately how much rice, beans, guacamole, salsa and chips? I was thinking
4 pints beans
4 pints rice
4 pints guacamole (all in 13x9x5" pans)
3 pints salsa
Please help.
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ellen
05/09/09
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You are short for 30 people unless they are very light eaters. A serving of rice is 1/2 to 3/4 cup, beans 1/2 cup, guac 1/3 cup, salsa 1/4-1/3 cup. Following minimums:
4 pints beans- 8 pints
4 pints rice- 10-12 pints
4 pints guacamole (all in 13x9x5" pans)- 10-12 cups
3 pints salsa- 4-5 pints
chips, 3 pounds corn chips minimum
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missy
05/11/09
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I am having a christening party for 60 people I will be serving chicken drumsticks and thighs fried rice plain rice, fried plantain fried beef, salde chesses and ham sandwiches for the kids about 15 out of the 60.
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ellen
05/12/09
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Missy you can use my tables for 100 by taking 2/3 the amount for 100. You will need about 14-15 pounds of plantain and your two rices should start with a combined dry rice weight of 5 pounds of rice. Salad is covered in the plan for 100 list, cheeses are on the appetizer page and you should expect that most of the kids wi want chicken.
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Polly
06/05/09
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How many pounds of cole slaw do I need to feed about 75 people?
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ellen
06/05/09
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You need about 2 1/2 gallons of slaw or slaw made from 15 pounds of cabbage plus add-ins.
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Olivia
06/10/09
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How much pancake mix?
How much pancake mix do I need to feed 50 people at about 3 pancakes each? Also, we are planning on usiing ham. How many pounds of ham should I use?
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ellen
06/10/09
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Look at the breakfast planning page. Use1/2 the amount for 100.
www.ellenskitchen.com/bigpots/plan/bfast100.html
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E
07/10/09
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How many pounds of baked beans to feed 130 people
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ellen
07/10/09
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11 pounds dry beans. 4-4 1/2 gallons cooked
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Louise Monk
07/14/09
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Dear Ellen: I am planning a family reunion for 60 people we are serving Cold turkey and Ham with potato, pasta and ceasar salads also coleslaw. rolls and sweets. Could you please help me with the quanities that I need and any suggestions you have to offer ( more salads and if so what kinds)
Thank You
Louise
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ellen
07/14/09
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The items besides the meats, just use the tables and use 2/3 the amount for 100.
You want 4-5 ounces turkey and 3 ounces ham for each person, this gives everyone their first choice.
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cindy
07/20/09
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chicken salad for 75 people, i am preparing it myself, how much raw chicken should i purchase?
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Sheila
07/20/09
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How much rigatoni for 150 people
cooking for 150 for a benefit dinner, having rigatoni, how much sauce do I need and how many pounds of rigatoni do I need to cook
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ellen
07/20/09
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Cindy, extensive info on chicken salad for parties at the sandwich event page. 1 pound raw whole chicken makes 1 cup meat. 1 pound boneless skinless makes 2 cups meat.
Sheila, all I know about pasta events is already covered on the pasta event page. If after reading you can't figure it, write back, but also tell me if this is a main dish with meat and cheese or a side dish.
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Melissa
07/21/09
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Hi, I'm having a birthday party for my daughter and it's my first time throwing a party so I'm clueless! At the very most we will have 39 people but 12 of them will be children ranging in ages from 1-10. I plan on serving pizza, breadsticks, salad, and maybe fruit pizza and cake, of course. I think I read on here that you estimated 1/2 pizza person but of course the children won't eat that much. Do you think 15 pizzas would be enough? Also, how many breadsticks do you think I will need. And what about fruit pizza? I was thinking 5-6 because I think one is supposed to serve 8 people.
Thanks!
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ellen
07/21/09
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You need 1/3 the amount for 100 for this party. Figure 1 pizza for each 4 kids and 1 for each 2 adults. You don't need both fruit pizza and cake, but if you do have te fruit pizza, 3 would probably be plenty.
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Krisette
07/21/09
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How many lbs of salmon do i need to feed 75 people...also how many lbs of ribs? thank you
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ellen
07/22/09
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See the plan for 100 page for fish. Amount depends on whole fish, fillets, pieces/nuggets, etc. For ribs, depends on what kind; beef or baby back, at least 1 pound per person. Meaty regular spare ribs, 3/4 pound per person is enough.
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Janet
07/23/09
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I would like to know how much bread to order for a party of 300 people.
The breads are a variety which consist of the following:
Filone
Ciabatte
Focaccia
French Bread
Thank you so much!
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Bob
07/23/09
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How much should I buy to feed 35 people marinated boneless chicken breasts and grilled sirloin tips?
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ellen
07/23/09
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Janet, about 12 pounds per 100, you decide how to divide it.
Bob, cateres allow 5 ounces cooked beef PLUS 3 ounces cooked chicken per person. That is 2 pounds raw boneless lean beef for 5, plus 1 4 ounce breast per person.
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Hollie Jane Olson
07/25/09
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How much salmon do I need to feed 200 people
I am cooking for 150-200 people for a cocktail-appetizer party and am wondering how many pounds of salmon I need to make appetizer-bite sized one inch cubes??
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ellen
07/25/09
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about 1 pound for each 4 people will give you 3 cubes each.
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Debbie
07/28/09
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I am helping to prepare snap beans and boiled red potatoes as fixings for a wedding rehersal supper (pig pickin). How much will it take to feed 65 people?
Thank you,
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ellen
07/28/09
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About 24 pounds raw potatoes and about 15-18 pounds of snaps.
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melika
07/31/09
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how much rice would i need to cook for 300 persons i'm having a b-b-que
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ellen
07/31/09
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about 24 pounds dry.
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david
08/05/09
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how many pounds of coleslaw for 75 people?
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ellen
08/06/09
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made from 15 pounds of cabbage. Or use 3/4 of any of my slaw for 100 recipes.
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Ruth Anne
08/06/09
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I set up menus for a dinner that serves about 60 people. How many quarts of macaronia salad would I need to have? Thank you
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ellen
08/06/09
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2-2 1/2 gallons- 8-10 quarts.
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anglo
08/07/09
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How many gallons of fbeans too feed 300 people
I am having a fund raiser for 300 people.
How much potato salad will I need. How many gallons os beans
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ellen
08/07/09
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See the plan for 100 page, make 3 times the amount for 100.
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krista
08/10/09
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how many pounds of 4 0z. chicken do i need to feed 250 people: and how many pounds of ribs to go along with that..for a golf outing, i cannot run out of food please help.
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ellen
08/10/09
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1 piece of chicken per person PLUS 1/2 pound regular ribs or 3/4 pound baby back or beef ribs per person.
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bebe
08/10/09
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How many pounds of rice to make spanish rice for 200 people? And how many pounds of beans to make pinto beans for 200 people?
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ellen
08/10/09
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These recipes are already on site, you basically need 8 pounds dry of each per 100 people to make side dish servings.
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Kim
09/08/09
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How many pounds of chicken will I need for a party of 100 people.
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mary sue
09/08/09
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How many pieces of chicken are in 33lb bags? Leg quarters.
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Brooke
09/08/09
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How much pasta should I buy for italian salad fo45
How much uncooked pasta should I buy if I am making italian salad for 45?
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ellen
09/08/09
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Kim, it depends on the cut, see the plan for 100 table.
Mary Sue, about 4-5 in each 3 pounds, depending on whether the backbone is trimmed off or left on.
Brooke, 3 pounds, or 1/2 of any of the recipes for 100.
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krista
09/20/09
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how much flank steak to feed 240 people;they are having chicken also?
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Jalene
09/20/09
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We are having a meal that will include green beans. We intend on purchasing the gallon cans and using bacon, onion & seasonings for flavor. How many gallon cans of green beans should we plan on purchasing to feed 350 people?
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ellen
09/20/09
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Krista, because it is popular and shrinks, you need to allow 1/2 pound per person, even though you also have chicken.
Jalene, the large cans do not contain a gallon! 4 cans is three gallons, which is the minimum for 100 people, if there is another vegetable; if it is the only vegetable. I allow 5 per 100. So you can figure it and remember the catering rule- always round UP if you have a fraction.
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Bethanne
10/09/09
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How to serve taco salad to 200 people
How much of the following do I need to make taco salad for 200 people:
ground beef
lettuce
chopped tomatoes
shredded cheese
nacho chips
sour cream
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ellen
10/10/09
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See the walking taco salad for 25, use 8 times.
www.ellenskitchen.com/bigpots/plan/texmex1.html
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KK
11/10/09
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preparing a meal for 300. we are serving roasted red potatoes...how many lbs of potatoes do we?
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ellen
11/10/09
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about 110-120 pounds.
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kyndal
11/13/09
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My after school program is having a thanksgiving potluck for 100 children and approximately 15 adults. I am donating the turkey since I am the director of the program. How much raw turkey do I need? And if I want to slice it and place it in gravy, how much gravy will I need. Thanks
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rosie
11/13/09
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having a party, i volunteered!! I need to know the following for 100 persons:
1.how much ham for ham biscuits?
2.how much of each if serving champgne for mimosas, fruit tea, and coffee?
3.how much passion fruit for the mimosas?
4.how much shrimp & grits for "shrimp & grits"?
5. how many of each? cinnamon rolls, muffins, danish,& mimi croissants?
thank you so much. I need to know asap.
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ellen
11/13/09
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Kyndal about 55 pounds whole raw. 1/4 cup gravy per person would be plenty with this many being kids.
Rosie, I can't do the food unless I know the whole menu. It sounds like a brunch, but could be a reception?
coffee per the breakfast coffee on the beverage page. Mimosas, allow 1 cup per person. Fruit tea? Iced or hot? If iced, it will be mostly used by folks who don't drink mimosas. 3 gallons should be enough, plus plenty of ice.
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rosie
11/16/09
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Here is the full menu.would you please give me the amounts of each that I would need for 100 persons
ham biscuits, shrimp & grits, spinach fritata, turkey bacon, turkey links, cinnamon rolls, muffins, danish, mini croissants, red roasted potatoes, fruit bowl with canteloupe, pineapples, strawberries & grapes, mimosas, fruit tea, coffee. thank you so much. we dont need to go anywhere else because you have it all in your site. Thanks again.
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ellen
11/16/09
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ham biscuits, if these are pre assembled, you need 1 per person plus 10 percent. If you are serving the biscuits and ham separately, which I suggest, I would do 2 smallish biscuits per person (and skip the croissants) plus 2 slices of Canadian bacon or 1 1/2 to 2 ounces (2 little slices) ready to eat ham per person.
shrimp & grits, people will eat all the shrimp you offer. 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 pounds grits (depending on whether your guests are grits eaters), at least 12 pounds of shelled, head off, tail off shrimp
spinach fritata, 8 dozen eggs
turkey bacon, 2 slices per person
turkey links, 2 small per person
cinnamon rolls, muffins, danish, mini croissants;
get the smallest ones, about 90 each small rolls and mini muffins, 120 small Danish, skip the croissants and use the good biscuits as discussed in the ham biscuit section. Have honey, butter and jam for the biscuits
red roasted potatoes,
fruit bowl with cantaloupe, pineapples, strawberries & grapes,
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ellen
11/16/09
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25 pounds of potatoes, unless there are a LOT of men
See the fruit tray for 25, use 3-4 times the amount.
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Donna
11/17/09
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I need to feed 250 people about 3 oz. of turkey. I plan on purchasing real turkey to cook and cut off the bone. How many pounds of turkey will I need.
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ellen
11/17/09
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This is about 1/2 the usual holiday size portion. You need 2 pounds raw whole for each 5 people for this size portion.
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rosie
11/18/09
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may I start over....I now have 150 persons to feed.I will use the same menu from 11/16/09 minus the mimosas, cinnamon rolls, and danish.
I am making the biscuits and filling them with ham. I need to know how much ham I need to buy to fill 150 biscuits and what kind of ham to buy.
I need to know how much fresh spinach or how much frozen spinach (I dont know which one I will use yet) I would need to make spinach fritattas for 150 persons.
How much of each Muffins and croissants for 150 persons. These muffins will not be mini or jumbo but regular size. Same with the croissants.
How much clean uncooked shrimp will I need for the shrimp and grits for 150 persons, this recipe also has cheddar cheese, how much will I need? The shrimp & grits recipe also has bacon in it, how much bacon will I need for this dish for the 150 persons. Thank you again and sorry for the inconvienience.
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Gloria Gladu
11/18/09
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Which type of ham would you serve: Shank end or butt end.
How many pounds of ham would I need to feed 75 people?
Gloria
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ellen
11/19/09
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Gloria, Shank is easier to carve, usually a bit less expensive. Bone in raw weight, about 35 pounds minimum.
Rosie, I am puzzled. For 150 people you just use 1 1/2 times the amount for 100 people; for example, you would want frittata with 12 dozen eggs. The amount of spinach depends completely on the recipe you are using for th 12 dozen eggs, andf I don't have your recipe. Same for the bacon in the shrimp recipe. Multiply your recipe to get the right amount of shrimp, and you get the right amount of bacon.
I think you are making a mistake keeping the croissants and eliminating the Danish and cinnamon rolls, the quality of the latter two is usually better than the quality of commercial croissants, and people like them better.
You can use any kind of ham. Country ham (Smithfield type) is the fanciest, but for the extra the trouble and expense is not that much better than a good regular ham. Do get "ham" or "ham with natural juices" and avoid the ones that say water added.
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