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Jaina 02/08/14 |
We are "self-catering" our wedding. It's just a cocktail reception with very little prep or cooking. Here is the menu: Antipasto platter- prosciutto, salami, cappicola, small sausages Meatballs Shrimp scampi Cheese plate- mozzerella pearls, brie, feta, cheddar, muenster, and gouda Hummus dip Bruschetta Olives Artichoke hearts Grilled veggies- asparagus, mushrooms, red peppers Fruit- cantaloupe, grapes Assorted breads, pita, and crackers I'm having an issue with quantities. Could I get an estimate in pounds of what we would need per item? The reception is from 2-6 on a sunday. Most people are coming from out of town and we have some big eaters. If anyone could help, that would be great. |
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Jaina 02/09/14 |
Actually we have decided to cut the bruschetta, feta, and artichoke hearts. I have found articles on here and other places that sort of help but haven't had too much luck because we aren't doing a dinner and it is all buffet style. Any help would be appreciated. |
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ellen 02/09/14 |
Actually, if I were cutting back, those are not what I would eliminate. Instead I would cut the shrimp scampi- that is the only dish that must have a fork instead of a toothpick, and it is very expensive- you would need at least 18-20 pounds of shrimp to be sure of not running out. |
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ellen 02/09/14 |
For reception level food, which is what you need in the middle of the afternoon, you want to end up with about 1 pound per person total.
Antipasto platter- Suggest you add one classic relish tray as outlined on the veggie tray page. Meatballs- 10 pounds, about 3 quarts sauce Shrimp scampi- suggest skip, as discussed above.
Cheese plate-
Hummus dip 1/4 cup per person Bruschetta, 2 pieces per person
Olives, 1 gallon, assorted Artichoke hearts- 1 per person, cut in halves Grilled veggies- asparagus, mushrooms, red peppers, about 20 pounds Fruit- cantaloupe, grapes- see the fruit tray page. Suggest you do at least 1 pound grapes per 6, 1 cantaloup per 6, 5-6 quarts strawberries, 3 fresh pineapples, plus 1 fresh date per person, 2 dried apricots or figs or mix per person crackers, assorted, 8 pounds Add 6 pounds high class nuts If someone wants to do something extra, deviled eggs would be extra nice with this- about 4 dozen eggs to start. If this saves you time, trouble or money, please make a donation, maybe a dime per guest, to support this site. Thanks. |
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Jaina 02/10/14 |
Thanks so much! Very helpful and I am more than happy to support this site. I have one more quick question. We are doing an Italian soda bar and I am not sure how much sparkling water we need. We are using 8 oz cups and I have a 3 gallon dispenser. We are getting one case of red wine, one of white, and one of champagne. And we will have 192 bottles of beer. And 300 10 oz bottles of water. Do these quantities sound good? |
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ellen 02/11/14 |
100 people, allow 1 1/2 sodas each, with ice about 5 ounces fizzy water per drink, a gallon makes about 24. With all the beer, you have enough for about 50 beer drinkers.
1 standard (750 ml) bottle of wine serves 5 glasses. Many people will drink 3-5 glasses over the course of a meal or evening, so count on a minimum of 1/2 bottle per person for your wine drinkers. 1 bottle champagne pours 6 flute or 7 saucer glasses. If you are planning to have a toast, get 2 cases. With all the other beverages, 200 water would be plenty. If this saves you time trouble, or money, please consider a donation, maybe a dime or quarter per guest, to support this site. |