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| Catering Pricing | 11/13/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I'm starting a small catering business and I'm trying to figure out how to charge for each item. ...
A: I believe that I can offer you some helpful info - am running out the door and do not want to give ...
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| Catering Quantities | 10/30/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I'm hosting a party and planning on serving chicken salad sandwiches on mini croissants along with ...
A: Robin, forgive me - I thought I had answered this question several days ago. Is it a lunch or ...
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| mac and cheese | 10/27/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: 3-4 oz servings, probably 2 hrs apart) and would like to serve mac and and cheese- my sauce is roux ...
A: This is a good question and I am not sure that I have the answer for you! My only suggestion would ...
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| Lunch for 15 with no ktichen | 10/26/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I am catering a 3 course lunch for 15 people but the building where the lunch is has no kitchen. ...
A: I would suggest reheating when you get on-site in a chafing dish that you will be serving ...
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| serving soup and salad | 10/21/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I am having a Scrabble party, and serving soup and salad for a light dinner before the games begin. ...
A: Pat, a couple options for you to consider....if the seating card tables are far from the kitchen, ...
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| Appetizer Buffet for 150 | 10/15/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I own a restaurant and have just started getting some requests for catering. I have one for 150 ...
A: I think that you will find that catering is profitable and fun. My first question...are you doing ...
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| Re: Per Person | 10/14/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I am having the event at a hotel. I do have weddings and Christmas parties as well as New Years at ...
A: I was not a good cook that became a caterer as most folks do...I was a director of catering with a ...
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| catering quantities | 10/14/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I am hosting a hospitality suite for 200 people for three days. How much of what do I need? ...
A: Got you! My first bit of advice is to make a good packing list of the stuff that you will need to ...
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| catering quantities | 10/13/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I am hosting a hospitality suite for 200 people for three days. How much of what do I need?
A: Jan, be happy to help; however, have some questions for you first! Type of hospitality? IE: ...
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| Serving per person | 10/13/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I am making several appetizers for 50. I have meatballs, pineapple sausages, Prosciutto %26 ...
A: I would use same proportion as before...which means bumping the croissants up to 150/175 and then ...
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| Serving per person | 10/8/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I am making several appetizers for 50. I have meatballs, pineapple sausages, Prosciutto %26 ...
A: I would think that 100/125 total on the two chicken salads would be fine. A thought/trick: Even ...
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| Serving per person | 10/7/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I am making several appetizers for 50. I have meatballs, pineapple sausages, Prosciutto %26 ...
A: 6 to 8 per person is an industry norm..however, you are correct that numbers typically increase when ...
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| Party for 250-300 Heavy appetizers | 8/28/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I am trying to figure out quantities for a fundraiser we are sponsoring for a charities. I am having ...
A: I HAVE BROKEN WRIST...FORGIVE DELAYED RESPONSE AND TYPING - 8/10 IS NORM...BUT WILL ONLY WORK WITH ...
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| wedding reception w/150 + | 8/21/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I am cooking for my daughters wedding reception. We are BBQ ribs and chicken tenders. I am planning ...
A: Teri - it sounds like you have the service covered and try to do as your buddies say, and let them ...
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| wedding reception w/150 + | 8/20/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I am cooking for my daughters wedding reception. We are BBQ ribs and chicken tenders. I am planning ...
A: A couple of questions - Time of Day - sounds like evening during dinner hour? Is the reception at ...
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| catering party for 100 people | 8/10/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: im having a hard time figuring out how far in advanced i can cook food and it will still taste fresh ...
A: I would not do any farther than the day before - any further out and you would need to freeze/thaw ...
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| amount of food for kids party | 8/10/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: We are having a cookout for a party of about 65. How much pasta and potatoe salad and I guess fruit ...
A: you mention in subject line..."kids party" - how many are children and how many of the 65 are ...
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| Portions | 8/7/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: Please could you advise me on the approx weight an uncooked cocktail meatball should be, as well as ...
A: I am afraid I may not be of much help with your questions. The weight of a chicken wing can vary ...
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| Wedding for 80 people. | 7/14/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I went over my budget for my wedding, so, I am trying to cute back with the catering. However, I am ...
A: I would be happy to help with your planning. However, I have a few questions to clarify before I can ...
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| BBQ - Ribs and Chicken | 7/9/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I'm having a graduation party for my Daughter from college and my son from HS. I'm expecting about ...
A: party sounds great! Here is a web address that I think will be very helpful in your calculations ...
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| Catering party for 60 | 6/24/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: Im planning for 2 finger food items, 1 salad, 3 entree items and 1 dessert in a buffet function. How ...
A: I need a little more information first: Is this a dinner or luncheon buffet? Are you doing the food ...
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| need catering numbers | 6/19/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I need some catering numbers for the following: 140 employees hamburgers buns can pop bags of ...
A: Anne, A couple of extra thoughts on cost savings....instead of the pool...look around your plant, ...
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| Catering a wedding of around 225 | 6/18/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I am caterering my daughters wedding. I am making spagetti w/meatballs, salads, fettucine alfredo ...
A: I would plan on 1.5 rolls per person. Typically, the rule of thumb for spaghetti sauce is 1/2 cup ...
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| Catering for 300 kids/adults | 6/15/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I am handling the food for a weekend camp in August. One of the meals is a Chinese dinner. The ...
A: ..good options and color contrasts for a buffet...it should make most happy. If it were me, I ...
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| Food Catering Quantities - BBQ | 6/9/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I am having a party and catering a BBQ for about 50 friends and family. It's a Baby ...
A: I think your idea of 4 - strips per person sounds fine...not sure how many pounds that would work ...
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| meat amounts for finger sandwiches | 6/9/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I am doing a reception for 150 people. The bride wants small sandwiches on rolls turkey and ham as ...
A: I agree that one oz. of meat is fine on mini roll - as long as rolls are small especially if you are ...
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| Food Catering Quantities - BBQ | 6/8/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I am having a party and catering a BBQ for about 50 friends and family. It's a Baby ...
A: Congratulations Ayanna on the upcoming arrival! I am not sure a per pound entree calculator would ...
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| Brunch Fellowship | 5/1/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: Our Church is having a light brunch fellowship for Mothers' Day. We are planning on 80 in ...
A: Laurrie, do not feel "clueless" - this is a tough one and there is not a set formula that I know. I ...
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| planning the right amount of appetizers for 150 - 200 adults | 4/26/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I have been asked to provide soft seasoned goat cheese, hummus, and a black olive pesto with ...
A: Elizabeth ~ I agree...this is a tough one. May I assume that you are a caterer and selling the food ...
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| Appetizer buffet... | 4/21/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I am planning an "appetizer" buffet for a post-conference meet-n-mingle event. Attendance will be ...
A: The word "light" is good! No one should expect dinner with this invite...sounds great. If you are ...
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| Appetizer buffet... | 4/21/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I am planning an "appetizer" buffet for a post-conference meet-n-mingle event. Attendance will be ...
A: ...several factors to consider. Is the meet-n-mingle sponsored by the main conference?...or, is ...
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| How much to order? | 4/9/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I am hosting a surprise birthday party for my wife's 60th birthday. We are having about 60 -70 ...
A: Rick, instead of just my two cents...will be giving you a dollar fifty's worth of advise...just ...
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| How much to order? | 4/8/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I am hosting a surprise birthday party for my wife's 60th birthday. We are having about 60 -70 ...
A: Believe I can, Rick. A few questions first. Are you having it catered such as a caterer with ...
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| Party food for an outdoor event | 3/6/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I'm planning a birthday party for my kids at the local zoo. I'm having trouble estimating how much ...
A: RE: Cupcakes vs. cake - cupcakes would be great...but, check your costs vs. a sheet cake.(Unless you ...
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| Party food for an outdoor event | 3/4/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I'm planning a birthday party for my kids at the local zoo. I'm having trouble estimating how much ...
A: My vote is for pizza. I believe it would be easiest on you and certainly appreciated by the kids and ...
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| quantity of food to purchase | 2/17/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: Ok, my question I think is 3fold. I am working on an event for 175-200, mixed children and adult ...
A: Sounds like a great menu! It sounds like you have a good handle on quantities to serve. Based on my ...
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| Caviar/Vodka | 2/16/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I'm hoping to serve black caviar with vodka at a small intimate gathering. Does this have to be ...
A: Jay, traditionally, as you note...caviar is served as an appetizer. However, I am not aware of any ...
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| Catering for 75 | 2/5/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: I am catering a party for 60- 75 people. We are having Tri-Tip and chicken breast. How much meat ...
A: a good rule to follow with two buffet entrees, both pretty desirable as you have, is to prepare for ...
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| Catering Party for 50 | 1/27/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: My neighbor has asked me to cater her husband’s promotion party for 50 people, most of whom are ...
A: the menu sounds great..lots of variety. I think that your plan of 6 pieces or 1-1/2 sandwiches per ...
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| wedding reception | 1/26/2009 | Kay Cole |
Q: A friend of mine thinks she, friends and family can cater her own wedding. I have volunteered to ...
A: Jaime, I hope that your friend has considered all that needs to be done in addition to food ...
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