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Class reunion buffet for 40
Terrie Fronckowiak 08/28/18	Hi Ellen. I've been asked to cater a buffet for 40 people. They will be approximately 80 years old (class of 55). They have requested the following: Stuffed pork loin Italian baked chicken Salad Green beans with red pepper strips Parsley red potatoes Rolls/butter Strawberry trifles Unsweetened tea Lemonade Coffee Fruit/cheese tray Vegetable tray I really have no idea about quantities what with the small amount of people and that age group. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated
ellen 08/28/18	What a nice menu. Fruit/cheese tray Vegetable tray For these, for elders, do 1/3 the amount for 100 from the tray pages Stuffed pork loin I would start 14 pounds raw Italian baked chicken Get small 3-4 ounce breast pieces or boneless thighs (they are juicier) and do 40. Salad With your meat choices, how about doing fried apples or applesauce and an unusual cold veg of some kind, such as roasted summer squashes? Otherwise 1/3 the amount of ant salad for 100, use he dressing guide on he plan for 100 page, and put any nuts to the side Green beans with red pepper strips 10 pounds ready to cook green beans, maybe some left, 4-6 red bells Parsley red potatoes About 14 pounds and get fresh parsley- 3 bunches Rolls/butter Get good ones. 5 for every 3-4, depends on size 1 1/2 pounds butter Strawberry trifles 1 per person, but do about 8 with a non berry fruit such as peach. Some folks this age can't have seeds Unsweetened tea- about 2 gallons Lemonade- about 2 gallons Coffee- do at least 1/2 decaf, use a 12 cup drip, and plan for 2 regular and 3 decaf. You can write back. It I have saved you time, trouble,. or money, please make a donation to support the site. Thanks
ellen 08/28/18	Most seniors eat very well and they often plan to eat a "big meal" if they are going out.