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Jamie 04/26/16 |
Hi..we are having someone cook for our wedding and I am worried that he is not planning on enough food for 350 people. Right now we have 20 pork shoulders, 24 lbs. of hash browns for cheesy potatoes in the roaster, 8 gallons of baked beans and 24 lbs. of coleslaw. Can you please help make sure that we will have enough! |
ellen 04/26/16 |
You are right to be concerned. Definitely not enough for 350 people, especially the sides.
20 pork shoulders, short; how much depends on the weight and if bone in, and whether you are going for roast pork or pulled pork sandwiches.
24 lbs. of hash browns for cheesy potatoes in the roaster, .
8 gallons of baked beans
24 lbs. of coleslaw. This is a very light menu for a wedding reception dinner, please consider adding an appetizer plan and here is why: A self-catered buffet is a real challenge to the organizers, and things don't always come together as smoothly as hoped. By planning and setting up an appetizer area or "nibble table" which is ready when the guests begin to arrive, the cooks and servers have time to complete the arrangement of the dinner buffet. This is especially critical if there are children among the guests, or there is a wait before dinner, as at a wedding reception. This does not have to be complicated. Three items, plus a punch (8 gallons per 100), or two if one is alcoholic, are sufficient. Typically, include a fruit tray (see the fruit tray page), a cheese tray (per 100, 8-10 pounds cheese, some can be logs or spreads, and 6 pounds crackers) and an attractive dip or spread (per 100, 1 gallon dip/spread/salsa or 2 gallons queso and 6 pounds potato chips or 8 pounds corn chips) ; or you can go with a dinner theme such as TexMex with chips, salsas, Texas caviar and guacamole; Italian with bruschetta or antipasto; maybe shrimps or other cold seafood, if budget permits. One appetizer service area serves about 100 guests, you would plan 3. Finally, be aware that a party this size definitely requires a day-of staff that will NOT be at the wedding: 4-5 in the kitchen and 15-18 out front to set up, serve, and clean up the party. At least 4 serving lines, and 6 would be better.
Hope this is what you need. For years, I've been helping make weddings & other large events a success and I've loved every minute! |