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Timing and Amounts please
Kristi 02/01/14	Hi Ellen, what a fantastic page! I am planning a self catered wedding for around 150 people, and would like some pointers. The wedding is in August and will be held at about 6 pm with a reception to follow 20 min driving time between! The bride would like to cut costs but be reasonable too! Are finger foods appropriate at this time? I've listed amounts and varieties: 12lbs meatballs in a sauce 12lbs little sausages in sauce Cresant sandwiches 3 lbs of each three ham,roast beef, and turkey 10 lbs assorted sliced cheeses Pinwheels ?? Don't have a clue how many Vege tray 12 cucumbers 8 stalks of celery 5lbs baby carrots 4 lbs broccoli 5 heads cauliflower 5 lbs tiny tomatoes 1/2 gallon ranch dip Fruit tray 5 cantaloupes 3 honeydew 1 (15 lb) watermelon 4lbs seedless grapes 4 fresh pineapple 8lb strawberries Dip of course maybe 1/2 gallon 6 gallons sweet tea 3 gallons unsweetened tea 12 gallons punch to be served with cake 5 gallons strawberry lemonade 1 bottle water per guest
ellen 02/02/14	No,with a 6PM wedding, the guests will not eat before, and this is not nearly enough food. For example you need about 25-30 pounds of cold cuts, not 10. Either move the service to 7-730PM (or 2 PM) or resign yourself to supplying a lot more food. Write back and let me know your decision.