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JJ 06/04/14 |
I posted in early April about my open house which is this Sunday. We planned for 75 people and it looks like that�s exactly the number of people we will have. Normally at an open house, people don�t stay the whole time, but in our case, we do anticipate people staying longer (which may impact our food needed.). Primarily adults, with 50 of them over age 60. I havre made changes to my menu.
I am offering 5 passed appetizers. These are:
I was thinking of 125 of each appetizer?
The main menu:
Dessert will be served on small trays at tables, because we really lack the space for a dessert table. I was planning on 100 pieces per item:
Beverages: We are preparing the food the day before (as much as we can). The day of, I have 2 people �running� the kitchen-refilling food, washing dishes, assembling appetizers, checking on drinks etc. I have 4 young adults as servers for appetizers, who can refill drinks, clear the tables (only disposable are napkins), etc. Do my numbers look good? |
ellen 06/07/14 |
Sounds like a very nice party! Appetizers, OK, no more than 100 crudites. Yes. damp towels will help. Desserts, lovely, just do 2 brownies per person Beverages plenty
The main menu: If this saves you time, trouble, or money, please make a donation, maybe a nickel or dime per guest, to support this site. |
chris Welsh 06/08/14 |
Hi Ellen: just read through your very helpful advice above.....my menu for a similar party next weekend is as follows: can you tell me if I am on the right track with numbers?
appetizers: |
ellen 06/08/14 |
Chris, you don't specify the size of your party, and your amounts are not consistent for any particular number. I will do my best for a per person estimate-
mini crab cakes....125- 2 per person, 1 cup dipping sauce per 8 This plan needs some work. If this saves you time, trouble, or money, please make a donation, maybe a nickel or dime per guest, to support this site. |
chris welsh 06/10/14 |
Hi Ellen: sorry, just found your initial response. the party is 60-75 people and is an open house for 4 hours......can you take a look again? thanks so much. Chris |
ellen 06/11/14 |
Hi, Chris, I looked over my notes, and they look about right- suggesting you up the potato salad, tenderloin and shrimp, cut the green salad; sesame noodles, fruit OK. Occurred to me you could turn the shrimp into a shrimp dip and not have to increase the amounts so much. Thanks for the donation. |