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Cynthia 02/19/13 |
Ellen, My soon-to-be daughter in-law is planning a meal for 350 people for June. She wanted to serve red potatoes as one of the sides. How many pounds of potatoes will she need to purchase? Would my best buy be from a wholesale company or from a grocery store food chain? I appreciate your assistance greatly.
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ellen 02/19/13 |
hello again, If this is the only starchy side (no rice or pasta), about 40 pounds per 100. Check out the prices both places- it varies. |
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Cynthia 02/19/13 |
Yes, this is the only starchy side. The other sides are fresh string beans for the meal and there will be appetizers also. |
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Cynthia 02/19/13 |
So would 150 pounds be enough for 350 people? Do you know if the potatoes already come pre-baked & quartered with the rosemary? |
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ellen 02/19/13 |
Yes. OK, and no, you get to do that yourself- lots of good recipes- get a google search on "roasted new potatoes" |
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ellen 02/19/13 |
Here is one for potatoes you can roast and freeze- www.thedailyspud.com/2011/12/18/roast-potatoes-roasties-frozen/ |
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Michelle 05/23/13 |
Wedding Meal for 500 people Wedding is in sept , approx 450 to 500 people , they want cheesy potatoes, baked beans, potatoes salad, lettuce salad with cucumbers,tomatoes,peppers, the meat is already taken care of by a friend, not sure how much to fix,a group from our local high school is fixing and serving the food for a donation to their club |
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ellen 05/23/13 |
OK. You have to do for 500, they can't run out. For the cheesy potatoes, use the recipe at the end of the family brunch page.
baked beans, 4 #10 can per 100 or 8 pounds dry beans per 100 They need 12 pounds rolls or bread per 100 plus 3 pounds butter per 100. |