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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. |