How much to serve 150 guests.
Valerie
04/10/09 		We are having a graduation party for our son.
The menu is ham and turkey deli meats,buns,
macaroni salad, baked beans, fresh fruit,
potato chips,punch and coffee.
deebellotti
04/10/09 		cooking for 150 people how many pounds of polenta as a side dish with braised lamb shanks also how many pounds of asparagus as a side dish.
ellen
04/11/09 		Hi, Valerie,
If you take the time to look over the site, you will see that it is designed for self help and all these foods are covered in the sandwich event article, the plan for 100 lists, the beverage planning page, and the fruit tray page. When you look these over, plan for 1 1/2 times the amount for 100 people, then add another 10% if they are teens or college age. If you want to post your estimates, I will be glad to check them for you.
ellen
04/11/09 		Hi, Dee,

One pound of polenta in 2 quarts of water serves 4. You would use a bit less if it is packed into loaves, sliced and grilled or browned, a bout that much if it is soft/ spoonable.

I buy 28 pounds of fresh asparagus per 100 if I am going to be snapping the ends myself.

saletta
04/19/09 		fried chicken (done ourselves), green beans with chopped bacon and onions, corn, homemade mashed potatoes, gravey, oriental coleslaw, bisquits made from bisquick, baked beans (have recipe), just don't know how much of everything to buy, any help at all in the amounts would be greatly appreciated! thank you, saletta myers
ellen
04/19/09 		Saletta, all these foods are covered in the plan for 100 table, even the difference between chicken pieces and chicken quarters; you can calculate this yourself. You may want to read the article on planning and shopping for big holiday dinners to get started. When you have done so, just post the estimate and I will be glad to check it for yu.
Kay
05/05/09 		party for 150 how much roast beef, chicken breast, green beans,potatoes,and lettuce salad
ellen
05/06/09 		All items are covered on the plan for 100 lists. Allow five ounces cooked ready to eat beef PLUS 3 ounces ready to eat boneless chicken PER PERSON.