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Wedding for 120
Theresa 02/03/16	Hi Ellen! My wedding is for approximately 120 people. 80 adults and 40 children under 12. We're thinking of going with BBQ. I'd like to know if this sounds about right to you. All quantities are of cooked foods. Mains 30 lb smoked brisket 20 lb pulled pork 5 whole roast chickens Sides 20 qt BBQ beans 20 qt coleslaw 4 pans green chile mac n cheese 3 pans cornbread 72 rolls Dessert 120 individual pies Drinks 1 keg beer 3 gal lemonade 3 gal iced tea 48 8 oz bottles of soda Thanks so much for all that you do to help everyone get their parties situated!
ellen 02/03/16	Add about 10 more pounds beef or 4-5 more chickens. Ad gallon pickles, 8 pounds thin sliced onions, 1 squirter table sauce per table Sides 20 qt BBQ beans- 4 gallons OK 20 qt coleslaw-3 1/2 gallons OK 4 pans green chile mac n cheese- assuming this is full size pans? Add at least 2 plain- you have a lot of kids 3 pans cornbread- size? aim for 100+ pieces 72 rolls- 120 Dessert 120 individual pies-OK Drinks 1 keg beer -only enough for 40 people. You may want to add a pony of a second flavor 3 gal lemonade-OK 3 gal iced tea- do 4/5, 2 unsweetened 48 8 oz bottles of soda- odd amount- at least 80, have some sugar free Wise to plan an appetizer table. At least chips and dip, 8-10 pounds plus 1 pint salsa or dip per pound; fruit tray (see the fruit tray page) this will also be dessert for non-pie eaters; maybe cheese selection- 8-10 pounds with 6 pounds crackers
Theresa 02/13/16	Thank you so much for your insight!