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Susan 02/23/14 |
Hi Ellen. I'm planning on having our wedding reception for 200 and I'm a little unsure of how much to make for the menu I've planned. Any help you could give would be greatlyappreciated.
Garden salad And would it be unwise to get a keg since the guest list is full of heavy drinkers.... |
Susan 02/23/14 |
I forgot to mention that we're also planning on fruit trays, raw veggies and dip, and bacon wrapped shrimp for hors d'oeuvres....figuring on 3-4 bites/ person. |
ellen 02/23/14 |
This is a lovely menu, and fairly difficult for amateur service. The best way to get the counts accurate, is to put a menu RSVP on the invitations, and you need to add a vegetarian entree choice; with 150 guests there will be some. Be aware that for 200 people this menu, day of you are looking at at least 4 people in the kitchen and 12 servers to set up, serve and clean up. None can be members of the wedding, since they have to be working during the service.
You need to expect 6-8 bites, not 3-4 in the hour before dinner, especially with the shrimp People are very greedy for these and many will take 3-4.
Dinner You need a vegetarian entree. There are acceptable vegetarian chicken patties that can be made francaise. About 18 servings.
Roasted redskins- 60 pounds Grilled veggies- at least 45 pounds ready to cook, add about 15-20% weight as purchased, depends on what vegetables you pick. For example, asparagus loses about 30%, carrots only about 8%. Garden salad- use the plan for 100 table, double. Dressing is also discussed. Rolls 2 good per person, about 7 pounds butter Assortment of
cookies, 1 of each flavor per person, up to 4, but these should be small bites and bars, 2-3 bites
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Susan 03/05/14 |
Thanks so much for all your assistance. This site is a life saver!!! |