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Wedding reception
Chris 05/15/15	We are hosting a reception following our daughter's wedding next weekend, for 250 guests. We are having the dinner catered, but the guests will have about 1 - 1 1/2 hours before the meal is served at 7:15 or 7:30. We are doing an hor d'ourves table with 5-6 fruits, 5-6 veggies and carved fruit & veggies along with cheese and crackers to hold people over for the actual meal. I have over 5 lbs of crackers, 2 pp I am ordering 12 lbs of cubed cheeses (4 types) I was planning on 20 lbs of veggies; carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers , celery and cherry tomatoes. I was planning on 15 lbs of fruit; strawberries, cantaloup, pineapple, honeydew, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and a watermelon or two. Also, we are serving tea and Paula Dean's strawberry lemonade as well. How many gallons of each would you suggest for a 3 hour period? (Water and soft drinks will be provided after the meal is finished. I was thinking it would be nice to have the tea and lemonade option all night though! (Wedding starts at 5:30, ends at 10:30-11:00) THANK YOU! Can you please tell me if this is enough for hor dourves when we are serving a complete meal afterwards?
ellen 05/16/15	No, this is not enough for 250. 5 lbs of crackers, 2 pp, I do 5 pounds per 100 I am ordering 12 lbs of cubed cheeses (4 types), I do at least 8 pounds per 100, some can be spreads or logs 20 lbs of veggies; carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers , celery and cherry tomatoes. I would do 25, plus Ranch dip, see the veggie tray page 15 lbs of fruit; strawberries, cantaloup, pineapple, honeydew, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and a watermelon or two. I would definitely do at least 25 pounds ready to eat; see the fruit tray page Tea, at least 8 gallons, including 2 unsweet per 100 lemonade, 6 gallons per 100 If it goes well, please make a small donation to support this site. Thanks, and good luck.