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Shantelle Fields 06/21/14	Im planning a graduation party for my daughter it will consist of 75 people including adults and kids. I was thinking brisket, ribs, chicken, salad, potatoe salad, beans, corn on cob, fruit trays, and a cake as well as drinks. Is this an ok menu and how much will be needed for the number of people.
ellen 06/21/14	Perfectly OK traditional menu. brisket, 30 pounds raw ribs, at least 1 per person, I allow 1/2 pound chicken, 1 piece per person- about 8 chickens salad, use the plan for 100 page, do 3/4 potato salad, about 2 1/2-3 gallons beans, 2 gallons corn on cob, 1 piece per person, or 1 1/2 if you use the half size ones. about 3 pounds of butter fruit trays, use the fruit tray page. 1/2 the deluxe tray for 100 would be enough cake, a full sheet or a 2 layer 1/2 sheet would serve 60. How about 2 dozen cup cakes to cover the gap? Tiny mortarboards from chocolate graham crackers stuck on the icing? drinks- use the beverage planning page, covers ever type drink. Write back if needed. If this saves you time, trouble, or money, please make a donation, maybe a dime per guest, to support this site. Thanks.