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Food for 150
Lynn 05/25/16	I am having a graduation party for about 175 people. My menu is; Fried chicken -300 pieces BBQ meatballs - 30 pounds Cheesy hash brown potatoes ( in 2 electric roasters, your recipe using 10 pounds of hash browns per roaster) so 20 pounds of hash browns. Baked beans - not sure how much to make Pasta salad- 3 lbs of noodles + veggies , cheese and Pepperoni Cole slaw- Fresh fruit Veggies and dip Buns -250 Jello salad- 2 kinds, a double batch each Cupcakes and bars The party runs from 1pm-4pm and I want to make sure I have enough. So with this menu how much of each item do I need?
ellen 05/26/16	Looks like you are over on meats and short on sides. This is what I would do: BBQ meatballs - 30 pounds, for appetizer type serving, 20 is plenty; if it is the only meat, at least 45 Cheesy hash brown potatoes ( in 2 electric roasters, your recipe using 10 pounds of hash browns per roaster) so 20 pounds of hash browns. This will serve about 100 Baked beans - not sure how much to make, 6 #10 cans- 4 1/2 gallons for 150, at least some meatless Pasta salad- 3 lbs of noodles + veggies , cheese and Pepperoni- I do 6 pounds dry pasta per 100. Make at least one bowl meatless, there will be some vegetarians Cole slaw- 4 gallons for 150, takes about 10 pounds cabbage plus add ins to make a gallon, many tips on the slaw page for better, crisper slaw Fresh fruit- use fruit tray page, 6 bites per person Veggies and dip- use veggie tray page Buns -250 Jello salad- 2 kinds, a double batch each. It takes at least 18 packages for 150 people to make a jello salad with add ins Cupcakes and bars, 1 each cupcakes plus at least 2 small bars or cookies See beverage page for punch, lemonade, tea, soda amounts You can write back. Now I need your help! For years, I've been helping make weddings & other large events a success and I've loved every minute. We've got major changes in the works to remodel EllensKitchen.com and in order to fund the new website, better searches and more help for your events, we need to raise nearly $20,000 within the next three months. To make a gift, just click on the masthead at the top of the page- even if you can only afford $5-$10, every donation matters. Help me keep helping you!