Cook Talk

Taco Bar
Shannon
05/09/16 		Hi Ellen,

I'm planning a taco bar for a graduation party. There will be about 300 people. Guests will be allowed up to 3 chicken tacos. I figured about 75 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breast. The chicken will be shredded. Do you think that will be enough? I'm also serving beans, fruits, &, veggies.

Thanks,
Shannon

ellen
05/12/16 		Shannon just go to the taco bar page and do 3 times the amounts for 100. The 75 pounds chicken is about right-

ellenskitchen.com/bigpots/plan/potabar1.html

Since it is a grad party (teens), you might be wise to include the rice and beans suggested and also consider adding the nacho option; teens eat a lot.

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Shannon
05/12/16 		Ellen,
Thank you so much for replying. It has put my mind at ease.

I was also wondering how far in advance I could prepare the shredded chicken and rice?

Thanks so much for your time! I love your sight.
Shannon

ellen
05/12/16 		Rice does not reheat well, best to do day of, can be held tightly covered in the oven at 200. Perfectly OK to prep chicken 2 days ahead as long as you chill in baggies not more than 1 inch thickness, and DONT stack then- or they don't chill safely.
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