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Michelle W jmwiens@sk.sympatico.ca 04/19/02 |
HELP! I'm planning a banquet meal for a sports group. There will be approximately 110 adults and 40 kids under 12. How much food do we need? perogies (4/person) Is that going to be enough or too much??? The banquet is in a week and a half!!! |
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ellen ellenskitchen2017@gmail.com 04/20/02 |
This will make a great buffet. You will have a lot of macaroni salad left, and buns left over. If you have ovens at site and are not aiming for a cold buffet, you might consider macaroni and cheese, very popular with kids and will reduce the anount of meat you need. Most kids will eat no more than 1 cabbage roll, 1-2 pierogi, and you could safely countjust 2-3 pierogi per adult with the large amount of meat you are allowing. Hope you will be buying these ready-made? It is a lot of work to do both these by hand. By using thinly sliced, deli type ham, you will need about a 1/3 of a pound and make it easier to make the ham sandwiches on the buns. Use an assortment of buns, or substitute some good rye bread for part of the buns- 1 pound loaf equals 8 buns. What about some great cookies for dessert? And don't forget mustard (yellow and grownup, such as Dijon), mayo, coffee, cream and sugar, and a beverage for the kids. Maybe also iced tea if you are in an iced tea drinking area and the weather is appropriate You can also email directly at ellenskitchen2017@gmail.com if you need to- Ellen |
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cindy 07/28/02 |
I am making a menu for a breakfast for a large group of people. How do I figure out how much breakfast food per person. The food will be eggs, biscuits,sausage,grits and gravy |
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Lucinda lweimer@ultrexxinc.com 11/08/02 |
I would like to prepare chicken or chicken wings for 110 people. How can I figure how much to make per person. Thanks |
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ellen ellenskitchen2017@gmail.com 11/09/02 |
Hi, Lucinda, I am not clear whether this is a main dish at dinner, or an appetizer, or what exctly? This really affects the amount you need. The basic approach for an entree is 1/4 of a chicken per person. Also, wings have gotten chronically expensive since the popularity of Buffalo wings. Legs or leg quarters are often the best buy. Cut up chicken is available in 40 pound boxes, you would want three. How are you planning to cook these? |
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Debbie grits@entercomp.com 11/10/02 |
We are feeding 200 hundred as a Thanksgiving outreach for needy people. The menu is: Turkey Dressing Green Beans Mashed Potatoes Gravy Cranberry Sauce Pumpkin Pie How much do I need to buy? Please rush your answer. This is happening in 17 days! Thanks! |
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ellen ellenskitchen2017@gmail.com 11/12/02 |
200 people
Be sure to look at my buying guide for 50 to estimate other foods |
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Bruce bjackson@classicnet.net 02/14/03 |
Our Men's group is preparing a holiday banquet for 120 people (70% adults/30% children). The menu includes beef brisket, brown gravy, green beans, cubed herb & butter potatoes, dinner rolls, tossed lettuce salad and sherbet.How much do I need to buy? |
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ellen 03/26/03 |
Hi, Bruce,
There are so many brisket meals, I have started a brisket- only thread- please check. Brisket is a fatty meat, allow 1/3 pound per adult, and if the kids are mixed ages, the teens will balance the little ones,, so use the same for them- See above for green beans etc. Sherbet, I allow 2/3 cup per person instead of 1/2 cup unless you prescoop and freeze the individual servings ahead of time- and kids do like cones- |
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Denise denise.gajeski@regiscorp.com 04/22/03 |
We are having a pot-luck at work this Friday and I need to bring a main dish to feed about 35 people. Any suggestions? I would need to cook the night before and store in the fridge. I would also need something that could be reheated via the microwave before lunch time. Any ideas would be very helpful. Sincerely, Denise |
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sandi sandi_alcantara@msn.com 04/29/03 |
I am organising a banquet Mexican style, the menu will consist of enchiladas, shredded beef tacos and shredded beef burritos with beans and rice, salad on the side. I need to know approx how many heads of lettuce for the salad as well as how any tomatos, cucumbers. Thanks for your help! sandi |
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Sherry sherry2002@chartermi.net 04/30/03 |
Ellen, I am FSD at a school. I would like to know if you have some recipes for desserts using my large cake mixes and canned fruit. I have made the plain white cake with spple pie filling and that was great. Or do you have some ides fo any lunches. We get tubes og ham and hamburger from the government. Thanks a whole lot. Sherry |
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Debbie debpau@cyberbeach.net 05/06/03 |
I will be serving a sit down supper at my daughters wedding, the menu will consist of roast beef, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, broccoli, corn kernels, toss salad, dinner rolls & gravy, for approx 200 people, how much of each should I prepare, also for the midnight lunch I will be serving sandwiches, how many loaves or sandwiches should I make. Your help would be very much appreciated. Thank you. |
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Barb B79m@aol.com 05/15/03 |
I am planning a graduation party for my son. I plan on having 20 dozen buns. How much deli meat would I need to fill 20 dozen hamburger size bun. Also how much pasta sald for 125 people? |
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abby abby-widman@mercer.com 05/21/03 |
We are plannin a wedding luncheon for 60 people the menu is as follows: Relish tray Salads: Green Pasta Broccilli Turkey Breat Pot Roast Mashed Potatoes (good quick receipe would be helpful) are there any good instant receipes Gravy Chocolate dipped strawberries Wedding cake HOW MUCH DO I NEED? Your help is so appreciated. |
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barb 06/30/03 |
I need to know how much food I will need to feed 150 here is the menu
Subs |
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barb 06/30/03 |
I need to know how much food I will need to feed 150 here is the menu
Subs thank you for your help |
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Kris 07/10/03 |
I am having a 50th birthday party for my husband this Saturday. I plan on making maidrites for one thing. My question is... I'm planning on making 30 lbs of hamburger. How many buns do you suggest? I'm planning on around 60 people...maybe more, maybe less, but I want to have enough. They will be all adults and big eaters! I'm going to have the maidrites in a big electric roaster and it will be self-serve, since it's a "party" party. Thanks! |
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Kathy 07/16/03 |
We are cooking pinto beans to serve 150-200 people. How many pounds of pinto beans do I buy for this? Thank you so very much!!! |
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Bobbi SDUNLAP2@triad.rr.com 07/20/03 |
I am making macarroni salad for 60 people in our family get togeather how much do I need all togeather. thank you. |
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Yvonne yvonne.valdez@lovelace.com 07/23/03 |
Hi, my daughter is planning a wedding in November and is planning on xapx 250 people. The reception meal is to be Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Mixed Veggie Salad, and Rolls. My problem is not known what amounts of food to buy for this many people. Can you help with pounds of roast beef, heads of lettuce, how many potatoes, or would you suggest the instant ones. I'd appreciate any ideas you could help me with. Thanks and have a great day!! |
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jeanne 07/25/03 |
i will be making a broccoli salad for a wedding reception with about 200 guest. how much bacon onion and broccoli will i need. also i need to know how much dressing to make. |
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Kristina haz2c@aol.com 07/27/03 |
I am hosting a small housewarming and had a question. I want to serve croissant sandwiches with ham, turkey, and different chesses. Can you tell me how much luncheon meat and how much cheese I should allow for each person? Any help will be greatly appreciated. I am using the larger crossiants.
Thanks, |
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Dean windrivergear@comcast.net 08/05/03 |
I would like the answer you sent to Kathy's message 7/16. How many lbs pinto beans for 150 people? |
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dee diana.zavadil.l03r@statefarm.com 08/06/03 |
how many lbs of pinto beans do i need for @ 60 guest.??? |
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ellen 08/07/03 |
Kristina- allow 6-8 ounces of meat and cheese per person, have it pre sliced and don't forget the mayo, mustard and oil and vinegar. Having sliced tomatoes, sliced bell pepper and lettuce will reduce the amount of meat and cheese. Sliced olives, pickles and sweet banana peppers are a very attractive additon. Bobbi- macaroni salad: 1 pound of macaroni will serve about 8-10 people for salad (depends on how much other stuff). Jean- broccoli salad: I am not familiar with this recipe! If broccoli slaw is like cabbage slaw, 1 pound makes about 6 generous servings. Dean and others- pinto beans: as a side dish, with potato salad, barbecue etc, 8 pounds made plenty for 150 people. As a main dish, with a small amount of meat on the side, I have cooked 6 pounds for 50 people and had almost none left. Go figure! This is one reason estimating amounts can be a littlwe tricky. Fortunately, leftover bean dishes freeze very well. Yvone, please email me at the contact address at the very bottom of the page and let me know whether you will be having prime rib, staemship round, etc, and what type of kitchen you will have. This definitely affects the choices. Ellen |
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Evelyn evelyn.trischuk@kurtgutmann.com 08/07/03 |
I am planning a church luncheon for 200 people. How much of each lunch meat (ham, turkey & roast beef) should I buy and how much of american & swiss cheese to buy? Also making homemade macaroni salad. How much macaroni will I need to prepair? Thank you for your help? |
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June 08/12/03 |
How much will I need to feed 150 people at a wedding reception? The menu is: Croissants filled with roast beef Croissants filled with ham and cheese Garden salad Seafood chowder Beef veg soup Potato salad Smokies (like wieners) in barbeque sauce. I would very much appreciate your help. |
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Bonnie Funnygirl111380@aol.com 08/21/03 |
Dear Ellen: I am a case worker for a homeless shelter. I sometimes have to cook the meals. I cook normal foods for dinner but I need recipes for serving about 35 people.I am running out of ideas and I am not sure exactly how much to make. Any help would be great. Thankyou |
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dolly debera.howard@shaw.ca 08/23/03 |
I am serving a wedding supper for my daughter. wedding is in October, and I don't know where to begin. We had a buffet type idea in mind. turkey, roast beef, gravy, hot mixed veggies, mashed pots, tossed salad, lasagne, rolls, dressing, cranberry sauce. Please help me out!!(sorry I wrote before without giving you an idea of what we had in mind to serve) Also..what do I serve for the rehearsal supper? thanks. D |
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dolly debera.howard@shaw.ca 08/23/03 |
can you tell I'm stressing? the wedding is for 200. |
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Ann Edwards edwardswalking@aol.com 08/31/03 |
I plan to feed 50 people for grilled tenderloin and grilled veggies consisting of cauliflower, green and red peppers, onions, brocolli, squash and zucinni. How many pounds do I need for each? |
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Sue Freeman 09/09/03 |
Chef's salad for 150 people I am serving chef salad for 150 people how much prepared lettuce w carrots, cabbage, etc. will I need. How much grated cheese? How much hardboiled eggs? |
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Jen hornjenz@aol.com 09/09/03 |
I am planning a birthday party for my son. We have decided to serve more than just cake and ice cream. We have 60 to 80 people attending because this is his 1st birthday. We are wanting to serve a relish tray, a cheese tray, & salsa & chips. How much do I need? Thank you. Jennifer Horn |
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beverlyroberts beverlyroberts@hotmail.com 09/12/03 |
wedding reception of 250 pork lion roast smoked turkey shrimp salad marinated green bean salad pasta salad cranberry salad 6 cup salad onion dip hot relish tray cheeses balls i have no idea how much to fix can you help weeding at 6:00 Dec 27 Help Soon |
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Amelia araddatz@firstam.com 09/17/03 |
I am in charge of making the sloppy joes for a bridal shower next week. I need to know how much hamburger meat to buy and approximately how many buns I will need. Also do you know a good party punch recipe? There are 40 people on the invite list. Thanks for your help :) |
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Gary garyflomax@sbcglobal.net 09/17/03 |
I will feeding 80 people and im wandering how much food I will need? The meal I have planned consit of Brisket Beans Cole Slaw |
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Mary MtFrutch@Rochester.RR.com 09/25/03 |
I will be feeding approx. 96 adults and 80 children under the age of 12 for a neighborhood party. We will be grilling cheeseburgers, hot dogs and maybe 1/4 chickens depending how much $ is collected by this evening. We will also have appetizers, salads and desserts to pass(families bring a dish to pass style).Approx 12 of each depending on who remembers! I was wondering if you can help us keep costs down by helping us organize how much of each to purchase and rolls too! I just found this site as I'm making up the list and I need serious help. Thanking you in advance. |
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Heather 09/30/03 |
Hi, I am going on a trip with 18 people and I am in charge of the food for two lunches. I am preparing a meat/cheese tray, vegetable tray, pasta salad. How much do I need to buy? I am also serving a few more items so I figured that might determine the quantity as well. Thanks! |
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phyllis norris pjnorris8@aol.com 10/01/03 |
we will be catering for 60 to65 people our menue will be roast beef little potatoes simple salad sweet carrots canned corn.
our dessert menu ic bannana pudding... chocolate cake... strawberry cake thank you so much phyllis we are so new at this |
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Doris Forget forgetdoris@hotmail.com 10/02/03 |
I am preparing a meal for 80 people. I plan on serving ham and scalloped potatos, fresh green beans and carrots, plus dessert. My first time cooking for a crowd, please help. |
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Doris forgetdoris@hotmail.com 10/02/03 |
My message regarding meal for 80 people should have said I am looking for required quantities for the potatos and green beans. |
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june lsteed@telusplanet.net 10/05/03 |
Please...How much sliced roast beef for 150 people eating croissant sandwiches...also how much ham. How many lettuce etc for garden salad for 150. I have another email question above that was not answered. Thanks. |
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june 10/06/03 |
I am preparing to feed 75 people... green bean cassrole,carrot souffle, bar-B -que chicken and toss salad. How much of each would i need. Thanks |
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PAM pps@alltel.net 10/08/03 |
daughters wedding need to feed about 400 people know what to do for most but want to make cheese potato cass need to know how many lbs of frozen hashrowns i will need and can it be cooked in roaster ovens |
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jim ice53172@aol.com 10/08/03 |
hi Ellen i"m cooking for my daughters wedding for about 175 people and i would like to know if you have some recipes that might helpfor beef and chicken and some salads ideas |
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CRISTA sdebenedetto@setelecom.com 10/13/03 |
I am preparing a gathering for 200 people. Plan on serving ham, roast beef, sausage balls, green beans, pasta salad, bread rolls, vegetable platter, sherbert punch bowl, rice dressing, and desserts. How much is needed to feed everyone? Please help. Thanks! |
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judy acnana1012@aol.com 10/21/03 |
HELP !!! I am planning a football banquet for a high school team. (120 people) Menu: Baked ham or baked chicken (not sure yet which one) Baked potatoes salad green beans rolls 2 different kinds of cake iced tea how much do I need? Banquet is in 2 weeks PLEASE HELP! |
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Debby Nolan nolandan@wolfnet.net 10/25/03 |
I am in charge of a food stand for our church. I want to serve hot ham sandwiches and I wondering how many sandwiches I can get from 34 pounds of ham. It is a boneless round ham. The buns will be a large size hamburger bun. |
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diana dbeagles@citlink.net 10/29/03 |
I am cooking for a football banquet for 250 guests. We are having Brisket-pinto beans and potato salad. How many pounds of brisket should I buy? How many pounds of dry beans should I prepare? How many pounds of raw potatoes will the potato salad require? Thanks |
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Lynn Shank txcare@dbcity.net 10/30/03 |
My senior volunteer group is cooking a spaghetti dinner next week as our annual fundraiser. We have been pre-selling tickets but we dont have an exact count yet - it will be from 125 to 225 probably. The menu is spaghetti noodles meat sauce salad bread dessert tea/coffee/water I have always eyeballed it when I cook for groups, but it has been a very long time since I prepared for that many and I don't want to have too much-but certainly don't want to run out since the tickets were pre-sold! Can you give me a quantity for 50 so we can calculate that way? we are going to be shopping Nov 1 and 3 - Saturday and Monday probably. We are going to use prepared sauce and additional seasonings so How many oz of spaghetti noodles per person or per 50 people? How many oz of sauce per person or per 50 people? I figure 1cup of lettuce per person for the salad? and we always have plenty of desserts because the ladies like to bake. Thanks for the help if you get this. |
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Ruth Strain prstrain@csolve.net 11/04/03 |
Preparing traditional turkey dinner for approx. 150 people - how much do I need of each of the following: turkey - pounds?(the turkeys are de-bonded prior to roasting) ; potatoes - pounds? quantiti for turnip & mixed vegetables, coleslaw, jello salads (how many) , dressing and gravy |
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Susan rdiser@neo.rr.com 11/08/03 |
Can you tell me how many small crousants are needed for eight pounds of ham salad? |
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Rachel rachelber@rogers.com 11/09/03 |
Dinner For 27 persons (4 are under age of 5)
Turkey - What Size Do I Need and how long do I cook it? |
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jill jstevenson@abs.misd.net 11/10/03 |
hi,i am making dinner for 50 people and i make a sausage stuffing. i need to know how many loaves of bread i need to buy,for the stuffing. thank you |
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Connie cel98@megalink.net 11/10/03 |
I am planning my wedding. I'm not sure on how much food to make for 200 people.. I'm thinking finger rolls--macaroni & potato salad, meat platters and rolls |
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ginny gingram823@hotmail.com 11/13/03 |
HiI we are serving a simple reception at our church after a christmas concert. how many dozen cookies and punch would we need to serve approximately 200 people? Thanks for this site! A great idea and help! |
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simon simon@eilatcity.co.il 11/15/03 |
calculate 1.5 pound food for a person |
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Jan Pardee Janpardee@ellijay.com 11/16/03 |
brunch for 50 at church. Need amounts for grits, scrambled eggs, gravy, french toast. Also, can french toast be made on a griddle and kept warm over a sterno heated aluminum roaster with water underneath? Can eggs be baked? If using aluminum serving pan, will they turn green? I heard you need to add sour cream to prevent the green - true? Please respond asap! Many thanks!! |
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Joanne WWW.moobox@aol.com 11/19/03 |
Fire Fighter's 40 Birthday Dec.27th 200 people BBQ Tri tip How Much meat ? Ceaser salad " " Mac Salad " " cole slaw How many heads of cabbage? I am doing this for his wife, she is my friend. Thank you Joanne |
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Lillie Bennett lilliebennet@aol.com 11/19/03 |
I am having a 40th Birthday party for my husband at a very well known restaurant. I will be serving horsdervers. I've invited about 75 people. How much meat do I need to order to avoid waist, as I would like everyone to be satisfied. I would welcome suggestions or comments on the menu. Would you please let me know if this is too much food to have. The party is set to start from 8PM until 1AM. The menu I selected is as follows:
Fish nuggets - 100 pieces |
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Pattie pattiecakes53@hotmail.com 12/01/03 |
i am cooking for a shelter for about 60 peoples all adults how much meat and vegetables do i need for a stew. |
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skyler skyman6@cox.net 12/01/03 |
I am serving approx.175 people breakfast our menu includes: omlet bar french toast muffins,sweetrolls ham, sausage milk/juice fruits yogurt Do I need to add anything else? And how much food do I need? I need your help and fast my party is on Dec. 6 ,2003 |
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Tammy branham4@msn.com 12/03/03 |
I am having Christmas dinner for the in-laws at my home this year. There will be 12 adults and 12 children. I'm getting a boneless ham, how much should it weigh? |
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Sue Ann bowmsue@isu.edu 12/03/03 |
Making a dinner for 200 -- how many pounds of potatoes do we need? |
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Geri Lemley W8DL@aol.com 12/04/03 |
cooking for small luncheon Luncheon menu/receipes for 8 |
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J janet@nams.net 12/04/03 |
I am going to be feeding 30 people How much Potato Salad How much Baked Beans I need an answer ASAP Thank You.. |
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Ellie igea@cytanet.com.cy 12/09/03 |
I am making a christmas dinner for 25 people. I would like to prepare day in advance. My guests love meat (beef, chicken, hare), pasta, potatoes, salad. Cooking suggestions to impress them. I would also like to make a nice light dessert (hot or cold). |
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khogie k_walls@bellsouth.net 12/17/03 |
Hi, I have to do a buffet for 35 people. They want checken, ham, potato salad, green beans, rolls, and a dessert. How much of each should I fix? Thanks for your help? |
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Bunny httarb@yahoo.com 12/20/03 |
I am cooking sirloin tip roast and smoked ham for 30 people. How much do I need for each. There will other side dishes served. |
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Teenie 01/08/04 |
How much punch for 100 people at achuch dinner? |
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Kerri k.mccallister@elsevier.com 01/08/04 |
My sisters and I are having a 60th birthday party for my mom in March. We are planning on making the food ourselves. There will be appx 150 adults, how much ham would we need, plus how much mostaccioli would we need to make? Any help would be greatly appreciated? Or if you have any other suggestions I would welcome them. |
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peggy stark cook56@charter.net 01/09/04 |
i am cooking a wedding reception for 65 people how much deli meat do i need for beef and ham sandwiches on a bun |
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Gina gsh_34@yahoo.com 01/13/04 |
How much toss salad do I need for 200 people? |
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Nancy nhart@localnet.com 01/15/04 |
I'm having an outdoor buffet after my daughter's garden wedding and would like some help planning for 60 guests. 50 adults and 10 children under 5. We're having hot prime rib sandwiches on silver dollar buns, a fresh fruit & brie tray, a crudite' tray with dip, a tossed salad (better greens - no iceberg lettuce or carrots) grape tomatoes, feta cheese with raspberry vinegrette dressing, punch and coffee. What quantities do I need to purchase for this menu? |
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Jan jmjantosik@hotmail.com 01/16/04 |
We are having a graduation party for 55 people.To make it easy we are having pizza delivered, two cold salads, a graduation cake and whatever else you could suggest. How much pizza do you think would be enough? |
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Ellen mommacald@yahoo.com 01/17/04 |
I need to make chicken and noodles for 100 to 150 people for a Fund raiser, for our Community Library. Could really use a recipe. need homemade noodles. Thank you very much. Ellen |
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Megan megs@ptd.net 01/19/04 |
My Fiance and I are getting married on Sept. 25th, 2004. We will be making our own food (well, with my Mother's help and some other people). There will be about 150 guests. We thought about going with the traditional ham/beef/turkey, mashed potatoes or little round pot./corn, green beans, rolls butter and gravy, perhaps a salad. My Fiance are more into cold stuff, ie..Mac and pot. salad, sandwiches, chips, pretzels, ring bologna, cheese, etc. My Mom is freaking b/c of how many people, and not wanting to do all this herself, etc. We thought about hiring a caterer, however, we thought that might be too expensive. We also thought about doing a mexican style..tacos, quesidillas, enchilladas, salsa chips, etc. Could you please help? Do you think people will be "picknicked" out by the end of Sept? Will they like Mexican?? THANKS |
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Judie judmel@shaw.ca 01/20/04 |
I am preparing for a luau for 120 people(both kids and adults) How much do I need for the following: 300 fruit kabobs: fresh fruit platters and fresh veggie platters and sandwich platters. Thanks for your help.Judie |
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VANESSA VANESSADYKENS@EASLINK.COM 01/25/04 |
my sister is getting married and we are planning a reception for 250 people. the menu will consist of potato salad,coleslaw,rolls,deli meat and broccoli salad. can you tell me the amount of ingredients we will need for this menu. i look forward to hearing from you soon. thanks vanessa |
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Linda southernbelle731@hotmail.com 01/28/04 |
I am planning a wedding reception(Dec.2004) for 100 people, with dinner served buffet style. We are having roasted turkey, baked ham, mashed potatoes, baby carrots, kernel corn and dinner rolls. We will have appetizers before dinner during a cocktail hour. And salad will be served before the buffet. How many 20lb turkeys and how many lbs od ham will I need? How many lbs of raw potatoes should I buy? How many lbs of carrots and how many cans of corn? Thanks Linda |
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donna dlrga@hotmail.com 02/02/04 |
I need to know how many to buy for 225 people. I am having Meatballs,little wienees, miniture cheese cakes, fruit, nuts, Rolls, turkey, ham, cheddar cheese and swiss cheese. Please help. |
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Crystal princessheadinclouds@yahoo.com 02/03/04 |
I am making dinner for 120 ladies and i need to know how much food I need. Here is the menu. Ham Baked potatos green beans rolls applesauce cheesecake punch Please help me! |
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MsJeanne jhowdyhi@juno.com 02/04/04 |
Hi Ellen, Thanks for your site...I'm catering a southern July 4th get-together for 50-60 people. They requested ham, bbq pork, mashed potatoes, slaw, green beans, rolls or biscuits. Help with quantities! |
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MsJeanne jhowdyhi@juno.com 02/04/04 |
Ellen, I need quantities for southern white beans too. Thanks. |
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deborah doss wdamdoss@msn.com 02/12/04 |
wedding reception, how much of each idem for 200 my daughter is getting married in august. need to know how much of each item to buy Veg tray : broccoli, cauliflower,carrots,celery. Fruit tray: grapes, watermelon, cantelope, honeydew. Strawberries dipped in chocolate. Cubed assorted cheese. cheese straws, ham biscuits, tea balls, sausage balls, chicken salad cups(small).help please |
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Susan Rydar@netrover.com 02/15/04 |
We are preparing a church supper for 200 people. Plan on serving cold turkey and ham, potato salad, mac salad, tossed salad and rolls. Cake for dessert. I need your help with quantites. How many lbs. of potatoes. How much macaroni and salad dressing? How many lbs. of meat? How many 9"x13" cakes? |
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Marsha Napierville@aol.com 02/18/04 |
Yes, I have been elected to prepare pinto beans, cornbread and coleslaw for approx. 130 people. I need to know how much of each I need to prepare. HELP!!! |
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Wailani poifect@hawaii.rr.com 02/18/04 |
cole slaw receipe Do you have any receiptes on cole slaw. Thanks |
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Tina Robinson 02/20/04 |
Preparing simple salads for 60 people. How many heads of lettuce. I've done large meals before but never fixed salads. Thank you. |
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gary steffens gsjs@sbcglobal.net 02/23/04 |
I'm cooking a lenten meal for approx. 100 people. The menu will consist of soup and bread. I need a recipe for some sort of soup (minestrone, mexican, whatever). Help! |
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Vera jettjean@juno.com 02/24/04 |
I make my own spaghetti sauce with ground beef. I need to know how much ground beef I would need to serve 100 to 150 poeple. We are having a fund raiser for playground equipment for our park. We are a small town which has a very nice park, but the equipment needs to be replaced. It is very expensive. I would appreciate your help. |
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Donna piglet50@pa.net 02/24/04 |
I am planning a b-day party for a friend who is turning 50. I planning to have chicken wings. macaroni salad, barbecue , baked beans, how many pounds of each do you think I will need and do you have a receipe for that big amount of chicken wings to be medium hot. Thank you. |
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Ann H. Arrington aarrington@bsi-va.com 03/01/04 |
Is there a good rule of thumb to use for knowing how many people one broccoli/cauliflower head will feed? Thank you! |
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Beth beth76628@excite.com 03/03/04 |
I am trying to plan my wedding reception and need to know how much of *each* of the following to get for approximately 90 people. We were thinking of having brisket, potato salad, coleslaw, and beans. Our wedding theme is Hawaiian, so I also need to know how much pre-cut fruit (pineapple, honeydew, cantalope) I'll need. The wedding is May 22nd, but I need to get this figured out quickly. Thank you. |
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Juliette Richardson jurich2@Juno.com 03/03/04 |
Feeding 200 to 250 people, need to know how much raw rice is needed for this number. |
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regena regenaderrick194@hotmail.com 03/05/04 |
im bar-b-queing for 100 people how many brisketes chicken breast;pork ribs potato salad macroone salad beans do i need to fix |
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michelle snoopy5667@aol.com 03/05/04 |
For my daughters sweet 16 i am doing the food. I wanted to have tacos, Backed Ziti Hot Wings barbq drumsticks. and deli made heros. I about 100 teenagers and 40 adults I have no idea how much of each help |
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George Appleby budapp@nbnet.nb.ca 03/06/04 |
I am preparing corned beef and cabbage for St.Patrick's day. Could you list quantities needed for 150. Thanks |
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Angela Duffala nanapooh@mobis.com 03/07/04 |
Daughter getting married in May need appetizer amount for 150 people for the following. Vegetable tray, cheese tray, chicken croissants, deviled eggs, relish tray, meatballs, and a easy punch receipe this is a fun reception and an area set up for the children and a DJ any ideas to decorate? will be appreciated Thank you Angela |
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Jackie e_howard@sbcglobal.net 03/09/04 |
Hi Ellen, I am having a dinner for 150 people and serving chicken and noodles. How much chicken should I buy? How many eggs for the noodles? thanks, Jackie |
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Debbie jorche69@aol.com 03/11/04 |
I am getting married in the summer and we are having a pot luck, (bring a dish to pass). I would like to know how much of each dish we should have. We need to feed 300-400 people. We are having potato, tuna, italian, and other kinds of salads. Jello salads, fruit, meatballs, lasagna, etc. Could you please give me some kind of an idea. Thanks Debbie |
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Kathi Gromes katlockemup@Webtv.net 03/12/04 |
Hello Ellen, I am planning to cater my daughters wedding in ,July. She is wanting a finger food reception. Fruit Trays ,Veg. Trays, Chicken Salad cups, Chicken wings , ectra. Any suggestions on Finger foods and the amount of it I need to prepare for two hundred guest? Mother of the Bride ! |
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Kathy 03/12/04 |
Cooking for my daughter's wedding- approximately 200 people. I'm pretty well set on food, but how much punch do I need? |
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M.L. 03/13/04 |
I need to make potato soup for 50 people. Can you supply me with a simple recipe? |
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Debra deb857@direcpc.com 03/13/04 |
I am getting married in May. I will be having about 125 people. We are having Mac. salad Potato salad, baked beans, lasagna, swedish meatballs, goulas, and a cold meat tray. could you please tell me how much we need to get for 125 people. Thank you so much Debra |
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denise rushgaines@aol.global.net 03/14/04 |
i am planning a cookout at a park for about 500 people all adults. the menu will be, pork ribbs chicken,potatoe salad,corn on the cobb and bake beans. help how much do i need? |
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Stormy thundr@metrocast.net 03/16/04 |
I'm Planning my wedding reception and have no idea how much of "each" I need for approx. 250-300 people. The Items are: cheese & fruit Platters(30), Fruit(18) & Veg platters(30), cheese & cracker platters(18),Boule & dip bowls(12),Snack platter(20), Mac-potatoe-slaw salads(14), stuffed mushrooms(12), salsa dip(10) & chips, seafood trio(20)-(crab ragoons, shrimp wraps, mini crab cakes), Lg shrimp platters(20), Medit. wrap sand's(25), Delux deli plater(35), decadents(24), relish tray (12). (#) is serving per platter! Plus how many cans of soda-we'll be having a cash bar but!!! The theme is Ocean-It's in June and so "picknic" like seems to be were I'm going--plus I'm doing it my self-Plaese help ASAP-everything you can tell me will be a great help.Oh-this list includes the appitizr's as well! Thanx Stormy |
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Pam pamsbears2004@yahoo.com 03/16/04 |
Hi! I am planning my wedding reception in June and would like to know how much of the following food items to allow for 150 people: ham, hot beef, buns, macaroni and potato salads, cheese trays, relish trays, jellos, and punch. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you! |
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joell joell1964@aol.com 03/18/04 |
recipe for maidrites I'm looking for a maidrite recipe that has no tomato sauce/paste. Ground beef,onions,seasonings etc. I'd like to make it as part of a graduation open house menu. |
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Rosemarie rabober@cablenet-va.com 03/22/04 |
I am in charge of a card party luncheon for 200 people. (Men & Women) Need menue ideas and amounts of food needed. Could be a meat and a cassorle plus side dishes. |
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Bonnie jbms@654rkymtnhigh.com 03/22/04 |
I'am in charge of a Church Birthday party dinner for a ninty year old lady. Menue is as follows Meatloaf; Mashed potatoes; gravy; vegetable casserols;Rolls; Green salad; pie and ice cream. There will be 70 adults and 25 children.How much food will I need? And how many pies and ice cream to go on top? |
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Debbie 03/24/04 |
How many pounds of potatoes do I need to make potato salad for 300 people? |
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Natalie 04/02/04 |
Final 4 party How much deli meat, cheese and rolls are needed to feed 20 adults during a party lasting 5 hrs? |
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ellen 04/03/04 |
The amount of food is affected by the amount of beer or liquor and the starting tme of the game! Think in 3 parts for a 5 hour gathering: dips/appetizers, sandwiches, and coffee/ dessert,
For the sandwiches, Allow 3 ounces of sliced cheese and 5-8 ounces of deli sliced meats per person, this makes 2 big sandwiches, plenty especially if some are ladies. So you need 3 dozen good rolls or 3-4 loaves of good bread. To cut the meat consumption, add at least one heavy salad such as bean or potato salad (or baked beans, scalloped potatoes or mac and cheese in a crockpot, or a baked potato bar). Mustard, mayo, ketchup. 2 heads of lettuce coredm rinsed and broken for sandwiches, 2-3 pounds tomatoes sliced ditto, a bowl of sliced olives or peppers,1-2 big red or sweet onions thin sliced and soaked overnight in the refrigerator in water with a few tablepoons of sugar added. Offer some baby carrots along with the chips. 2 9x13 pans of cake, brownies, etc, or 4-5 pies. You're on your own about the chips and beer! Deli sandwiches are an expensive meal for what you get. Consider home baked ham, brisket or meatloaf, homemade pizza or ordering out a giant sub- |
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cheryl abelcheryl@yahoo.com 04/08/04 |
I need to make spanish rice for appox. 75 people. Can you please tell me how much I need and how to make the quantity. |
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Kathy 04/10/04 |
Hi- Just wondering if there was an answer about my question from March about how much punch to make for 200 people. Coffee is the only other beverage. The wedding is in 1 week, and I'm still trying to guess the amount. I need to know by Monday, if that's possible. Thanks in advance |
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ellen 04/11/04 |
Kathy, I posted the beverages table on the big pots planning for 100 section- look now, and enjoy the reception. I was offline all of March due to a house move. Sory for the delay! http://www.ellenskitchen.com/bigpots/plan/bevmisc100.html |
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mikey mikuj@modempool.com 04/11/04 |
Im having a party at our Eagles Lodge, and we are having a large menu consisting of, roast beef au-jus. chicken cordon-bleu, whipped potatoes, 3 colored pasta salad, tossed salad, green bean caserole,kielbasa and kraut,and dinner rolls. Please tell me how much to buy. thank you mikey |
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mikey mikuj@modempool.com 04/11/04 |
sorry forgot to tell you it was for 200 people thanks mikey |
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Sandra Mundt samundt@worldnet.att.net 04/12/04 |
Our church is having a ham dinner. We need a good easy receipe for scallop potatoes. We hope to serve 100 people. Thank you for any help you can give. Sandra |
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ellen 04/12/04 |
Mikey,
With three entrees, beef, chicken and kielbasa, it is very hard to estimate amounts of each, unless yu could poll your members informally and ask them? If you are buying everything ready-made, check out the Buying for 100 pages I just put up- in the Big Pots Section, for quantities, and don't forget the butter, mustard etc. Just guessing, I would get about 100 peoples' worth of beef, 70 chicken and 40 sausage. If you serve buffet style, people often take some of each entree. |
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ellen 04/12/04 |
For 100 people, you will need a good 50 pounds of potatoes, people really like them. If you assemble the casseroles with hot milk you will cut the cooking time, but 50 pounds still takes over 2 hours to bake in one oven. Be SURE to use baking potatoes not red new potatoes. You can use any favorite recipe. Thin rings of very finely sliced onion layered in are a fine improvement on the basic recipe. About scalloped potatoes,if you make ahead and refrigerate the uncooked potatoes, you will haqve to add 50-100% to the cooking time. |
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Cyndi 04/14/04 |
We are having a church function where the menu is Jello - ham-bar-b-que and pasta salad - the jello will be precupped and the food will be pre plated. My question is how much pasta do we need (dry) for 300 people aprox. 3/4 cup each. Thank you! |
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ellen 04/14/04 |
It depends on which shape/ size pasta you use: 8 pounds per hundred people for rotini or large pasta shapes, up to 12 pounds for little macaroni elbows, plus your fixin's- celery plus leaves, parsley, dressing olives diced tomatoes, etc. Ellen |
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ellen 04/14/04 |
Hi, Everybody: It has botherd me that I don't have time to answer each individual request for planning help. So, as of April 14, I have finally posted all my tables for "serving 100 people", including breakfasts, appetizers, parties, BBQ/brisket, etc etc. This is the best estimate I can make on how much you will need for any given item, and there are LOTS of things listed. Go to the Big Pots section and scroll down to the planning section; go to the page for what you want and you can figure out your quantities. REMEMBER, these are serves 100- that means they already allow for seconds, etc- more than 100 servings. |
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elba graceland76108@msn.com 04/16/04 |
Planning for wedding on april 24, 2004,need help immediately. For 80 persons plan to have dips with crackers and nachos, sandwiches, rice with pigeon peas, roast pork, roast chicken, potato salad, macaroni salad, green salad. How much do I need for each person? As for drinks we will have rum and soda, beer, vodka, how much should I get of each? |
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Brenda hairkibbles@yahoo.com 04/16/04 |
I am planning a spagettie dinner for 300. How much spaghetti sauce will I need. |
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Chris 04/19/04 |
Planning a graduation using Mexican menu for about 150. Quantities for taco ingredients and ideas for other Mexican foods. |
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Susan lee-tx@tamu.edu 04/20/04 |
we are planning a confirmation dinner for my son. We are preparing for 200-250 people. How much of the following items do we need.
Green Bean Casserole |
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Cindy cfg81@aol.com 04/20/04 |
Planning a dinner for about 20-25 people to be held after a baptism. I was planning to cook everything on Saturday and just warming it up on Sunday (the day of the event) and I can’t decide what type of potatoes to prepare that will be good warmed up. Any suggestions? |