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Steph 05/03/17 |
So I took the veggie tray provided example for 25-30 and multiplied by 12 and got: 12 lbs cauliflower 12 lbs baby carrots 24 ct cucumbers 24 ct zucchini 6 lb broccoli 12 quarts cherry tomatoes 24 lbs peppers
We are also going to have fruit trays to which I came up with: Does this look correct?? |
ellen 05/03/17 |
Good job. Few suggestions: 1 1/2 gallons thick Ranch style dip
12 lbs cauliflower, OK
24 ct cucumbers
6 lb broccoli florets, OK
Consider including 12 pounds specialty veggies- blanched asparagus, pea pods, marinated mushrooms or artichoke hearts For fruit
12 (48 lbs) cantaloupe, OK Consider a yogurt or poppy seed dip, 2 gallons, there is a good one on site A sprinkle of blueberries or pomegranate seeds looks great on a fruit tray. If this saves you time, trouble, or money, please make a donation, even a nickel or dime per guest, to support the site. Thank you. |
Steph 05/04/17 |
Thank you so much!! The suggestions were great! |
Robyn 05/14/18 |
Doing a grad party for 300. I'm struggling with the number of pounds needed for each meat.
90# -Pulled pork for sandwiches Does this look right? |
Robyn 05/15/18 |
I will use pork loin and boneless, skinless chicken breasts for meat. Party will be 2-8pm. |
ellen 05/16/18 |
Hi,Robyn, Too much meat! 1 pound pulled feeds 4, so you are looking at 75 to at very most 90 pounds TOTAL for the meats. In addition, pulled pork is much better with shoulder, loin is too dry (and more expensive). The chicken, use dark meat or a most whole chicken, white meat s tougher and drier when pulled (and more expensive). 12 slider buns per 5 persons=700+ buns 1 gallon pickles, 8 pounds thin sliced onions, and at least1 1/2 gallons slaw per 100 for the sandwiches. Consider going to 2 1/2 gallons slaw so people have some for salad. cheesy potatoes x 3 from 100 recipe- OK. Be sure you have oven space, and if you are using roasters, be aware each needs a separate electric circuit
corn- 66 pounds Consider adding green beans or tossed salads (see plan for 100 tables) to reduce amounts of meats eaten 12# each -carrots/pickles- for pickles see above, finger veggies 30 pounds plus 3-4 gallons Ranch dip cake- 5 full sheet cakes You can write back, I would be glad to check your menu. If this saves you time, trouble, or money, please make a donation, even a nickel or dime per guest, to support the site. Thank you. |
Robyn 06/05/18 |
Thank you for your information above, it has been very helpful. Are your meat calculations based on raw meat or cooked? Figuring for 200-250 to show up to grad party
Final Menu 25 ice cream buckets of frozen coffee drink, done when gone Are these calculations close? |
ellen 06/05/18 |
You are doing great.
120 lbs raw pork shoulder- OK, it will also take 2 cups simmering sauce per 4 pounds= 60 cups =about 4 gallons. Each 4 pounds raw ends up serving about 8, so leftovers depend on how many actually come. 25 ice cream buckets of frozen coffee drink, done when gone- yum |