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Lucy 01/24/16 |
I'm cooking for a total of 262 people for an outdoor event where there will be all live stations and people can choose their toppings. How many pounds of each raw meat do I need to buy. I was thinking 20- 30lbs of each variety because not everyone will be eating of the same meat and there is plenty of other foods. Also I thought of 6 lbs of each pasta, 5 lbs of each rice, 20 lbs of potatoes. Not too sure about the salad. Can you please help me? Thanks in advance
1. BBQ meats (skirt steak, Cutlets and Loin of Pork) |
ellen 01/24/16 |
Lucy, it sounds like you have not done an event this size before? An event this size requires at least 3 experienced people on the grills in addition to about 10 to set up, serve, and clean up. At least 3 serving lines; 2 double sided would be even better. Outside, increases the amount of food, self serve increases the amount of food, and at a BBQ people tend to pile meat on their plates if it is self serve. If you look at BBQ catering sites, you will see they almost always include sausage or chicken, because it is less expensive and fills out the plate. So I am going to suggest some tweaks to your menu.
1. BBQ meats (skirt steak, Cutlets and Loin of Pork)
Make salad for 200 from the salad section of plan for 100. Use topping amounts from the salad bar articles: www.ellenskitchen.com/bigpots/plan/saladbar.html www.ellenskitchen.com/bigpot/plan/saladbar100.html Then add about 4 gallons of cole slaw, 2 gallons sliced pickles, and 12-15 pounds thin sliced onions- standard for BBQ's. Some kind of bread or rolls- 10 pounds per 100 with all the starches, 2 pounds butter per 100. Strongly suggest 1 crock pot full of vegetarian sausages for any non-meat eaters. If this is a paid event, please make a donation, a quarter or .50 per person up to 100, to support this site. Thank you. |