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Jackie 10/12/14 |
my siblings and I are planning a 50th Anniversary Party for my parents. They decided to serve hor d'oeuvres. It is from 1:00-5:00PM in Nov. right after Thanksgiving for about 60 people of all age groups. The family is planning on bringing all the food but I don't know how much to ask each person(only close relatives will be asked to bring food)to bring. I thought having them bring enough for 24 people would cover it but now I am worried. Should I let them bring what they want as long as they let me know what it is or should I narrow it down to a list of certain items and have them sign up to bring it? Please help? |
ellen 10/12/14 |
This is a very long appetizer party, and you need at least 24 bites per person if they all stay the whole time. 2 of each item per person (that's 120 bites), pretty much, with about 10 items. You ca decide whether you want 2 or 3 to be sweets and the rest savories, for example.
Fr a party this size, this long, for example,you might want Either additional spreads, dips or specialties, OR 4 per person of cookies and bars
Reception level coffee, see beverage planning page, which will also help with alcoholic beverages if needed. This should give you a starting point. For example, you know who to ask who can afford the more expensive items and who has more time than money and would be great for deviled eggs. Feel free to write back If this saves you time, trouble or money, please make a donation, maybe a dime or quarter per guest, to support this site. Thanks, and happy anniversary. |