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Sara Bergsten 06/02/11 |
Help needed with a elementary school picnic Attendance Expected 700-800 Adults 50% Children 50% Food: Hotdogs, Hamburgers grilled from pre made patties Buns, condiments Potato Salad, Bake Beans, Chips, Cookies Drinks:Soda and Bottled Water
How much do we plan to buy of each of these items. |
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ellen 06/03/11 |
Hi, Sara, I am always sorry to see a very large event with this menu, as it takes an enormous amount of grill space to produce the necessary quantities, which most events don't have. So, food is delayed, people get upset and cranky. Count your adults as 1 person, your kids as 3/4 to figure your expected attendance. The use the plan for 100 lists and the beverage planning page and the dessert planning page to make some estimates- all these foods are covered. Buns and sandwich condiments are discussed on the sandwich event page. Then post your estimates and I will be glad to check them for you. But do go back to your committee and discuss doing sloppy joes, or pulled pork or beef instead of all or part of the hamburgers, MUCH easier to prepare and serve. The hot dogs can be done in large numbers simmered in electric roasters; MUCH simpler than grilling. |