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deborah Gingerich
gingerichdebbie@hotmail.com
01/30/04 		Help!!I am cooking for my wedding--3 meats and 200 people. How much of each meat would I purchase? Chicken-- Meatballs---and Ham?
Jerry
jerryhlundy@wmconnect.com
02/02/04 		I need a recipe for beef and chicken stew to feed 150 people.
Marie

02/14/04 		Usually 1/4 lb. meat per person.
Bill
Billslawnscaping2003@yahoo.com
03/14/04 		Hello Deborah,

Meat Balls are the easy part you could either buy them already made and today there are some really good products out there, or figure on making them fresh you'll want to figure 3 meatballs per person scooped and rolled at 2.5 to 3 onces for cooking yeild when you come up with that then you need to decide how much raw product you will need always make more cause you will be able to use them for other things if you have them left over. (chicken) baked chicken is perfect for that you want to figure 1-2 pieces per person you can buy chicken at cash and carry stores by the case, usually 40 pound cases you'll probable need (1) case. Some people can't eat meat so your nect seletion should be some sort of fish, Salmon is really good but exspensive, but cod or Haddock are really great alternatives probably 30 pounds cut into 4-6 ounce pieces and baked or broiled is perfect for that, if you need any more help please write back!!Bill

pat kuehl
bulyacrs@powercom.net
03/16/04 		need to know how many pounds of carrots,celery, peppers,califlower, do I prepare for 125 people for a weeding reception. please
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Sandy Black
l.black@comcast.net
08/05/04 		I am helping my sister with her 25th wedding and we are doing all the cooking, do you have a measurement of how much you would need for 200 people, for ham ,turkey, potato salad, veg dip, deviled eggs, bread and rolls. how do you judge the amounts .
ellen

08/06/04 		Please go to the big pots section and scroll down for full planning information on party food for 100. There are tables for meats, salads, etc. Then just couble the amounts.

Deviled eggs, count as hor doevres and each 1/2 counts as 1 piece. I make 4 1/2 dozen boiled eggs to make deviled eggs for 100, some will etar up and not be stuff-able. Leave eggs out at room temp 24-48 hours before boiling they will be easier to peel. If you turn the cartone over carefully so the point end is down, the yolks tend to center better. Bring to a boil with eggs completely covered with water, cover, and start checking at 10 minutes (pull one out, run under cold water, open and check for doneness. As soon as done. pull off the fire, drain how water, and keep filling with cold tap water or(or add water and a bag of ice) until they are cool.

Do not peel and stuff until the morning of or at most the night before. It takes about 1 hour to peel 100 eggs and about 1 hour 25 minutes to split and stuff them. For this many yolks, I mash the yolks and mash in 1 cup spicy mustard and 1/3 cup good vinegrette, adding extra vinegrette to get the right texture for the yolk mix.

Leslie Webber
gottchagirl@hotmail.com
02/26/05 		I'm cooking for a wedding party of 200 in approximately 3 weeks. The menu consists of ham and roast beef sandwiches, potato salad, coleslaw salad, baked beans, relish tray with dips. My questions to you are how do it determine in the quanity to make? Do you have any recipes for any of the salads for that many people. How much meat will I need for the sandwiches? This is my first time in doing this and it is for a friend. I hope that I will do a good job. Could you help me out with any ideas, asap. I would greatly appreciate it.

Sincerely,
Leslie

Sharon
skm659@adelphia.net
03/13/05 		Help
We are preparing a bean supper to raise money for our church. How many pounds of beans do we prepare for 125 people. thank you.
ellen

03/14/05 		I use 10 pounds dry beans- 60-70 cups cooked for 100 people for a good serving. I have made 6 pounds for 50 people when they were hungry and bwan lovers. Don't omit soaking and pre-rinsing.
missy
missy@matrixpro.com
03/18/05 		We are preparing maidrites and baked beans for about 200 people . How much of each do you recommend.
ellen

03/19/05 		60 poumds of meat, 8-10 #10 cans of baked beans
Jamie
jamiebruvold@yahoo.com
03/24/05 		I am getting married in Augest and I am cooking my own meal. I dont have very much money. How much meat (turkey and ham) would I need for aprox. 200 people? There will also be potato and maccronii salads and buns.
ellen

03/25/05 		Jamie, you need HELP to feed this many people, or your wedding celebration will be completely overshadowed by your involvement supervising the meal- I am not kidding or exaggerating about this.

Please read the wedding reception button above, then check the plan for 100 and the sandwich page. Then write back.

Sharon
skm659@adelphia.net
04/03/05 		How many heads of cabbage would you use to make cole slaw for 125 people. Thank you.
ellen

04/07/05 		Please look in the Big Pots section for serves 100 and various pages with side dish recipes, you will find the info you request.
Grace

04/20/05 		?
How many pounds of potato salad will feed 200-250 individuals?
ellen

04/21/05 		As mentioned in the serves 100 section, I start with 25-35 pounds of potatoes per 100 people, and do the recipe from there. You want 3 1/2 to 4 gallons for 100 people.
marilyn
mpmarcus1@verizon.net
04/21/05 		How much chicken (# or number of pieces) for 8 people?
marilyn
mpmarcus1@verizon.net
04/21/05 		How much chicken (# or number of pieces) for 8 people?
ellen

04/21/05 		about 8 quarters (7 pounds bone in, skin on) for a single meal with usual side dishes.
Jill
castillojill@hotmail.com
05/02/05 		Need a punch to go in a champagne fountain.
ellen

05/02/05 		Alcoholic or non alcoholic? What color/flavor? How many people?
Jill

05/02/05 		Non-Red-350
nancy

05/05/05 		for church barbeque for public i need amount of potato salad for 200 people. We will serve in carry out plates among other things.
ellen

05/05/05 		Allow around 7-8 gallons for 200 people if you are also serving slaw and beans. You want about 20 gallons TOTAL side dishes, including everything.
Jill Fortenbacher
jfortenbach@comcast.net
05/10/05 		Hello Ellen,

I offered to make homemade baked beans for my friends open house. They are planning on 200-225 people. My recipe calls for a 3 Pound Jar of Randall's pre-cooked navy beans. Could you tell me how much Baked Beans I need for this size group. It would be nice to know how to adapt this recipe for the amount.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you so much.

ellen

05/11/05 		I would provide 6-7 gallons of baked beans for this size group. So make one recipe and measure it, then yuou will know how many times to multilply. 1 #10 can is about 3 to 3 1/2 quarts of beans.
Sarah Trimbur
strimbur@trimbur.com
05/18/05 		How Much chicken salad would I need for 40 people either a main course or a side dish?
ellen

05/20/05 		Sarah, if you hit the plan for 100 button at the top of this page there is EXTENSIVE info on quantities for chycken salad as a sandwich, salad or recepyion dish.
janet
jpisely@aiinc.com
06/13/05 		I am cooking for a party of 30 want to serve new potaoes with the filet mignon and salads. Can I cook new potatoes a day or two before and then roast them in the oven right before meal? how many pounds should i buy? What should i put on them when roasting them? this is a great site thanks
ellen

06/14/05 		There are lots of good recipes for roasted veggies in the web, but t here is a terrific article/dish in the new cook's illlustrated magazine- check it out. I allow 1/2 pound per person.
ellen

06/18/05 		My caterer frinds tell me they are using only 3-4 ounces per person. Here is a web recipe for mustard roasted new potatoes that would be nice with steak.

http://www.kraftfoodservice.com/servlet/MainServlet?process=Recipe&action=display&id=2060

lori
ljjones@bright.net
06/18/05 		i am catering a party for 100 people and i have no idea how much food i will need. i am serving potato salad, baked beans, 3 kinds of finger sandwiches, and pasta salad. can you please help me. also i am doing a veggie tray and fruit tray. Is there a easy website i can go to to find out more? thank you. lori
ellen

06/18/05 		Lori, go to the buttons at the top of this page and press them. Start with the serve 100 page. Everything you ask is already covered.