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| cooking italian for 60 | 11/23/2009 |
Q: I was asked by a friend to cater her dinner for 60 to showcase her new jewelry business. She's ...
A: Each 14x22 inch pan will provide 9 servings, if I were you, I would go to Costco or Sam's and buy 7 ...
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| Soup & Sandwich | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I am making a lunch for 80 of our teachers and staff at school. The menu is soup and chicken salad, ...
A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ...
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| Meal for New Years Eve for 100-200 people | 11/18/2009 |
Q: I'm volunteering my time with our local fire department planning a New Year's Eve party with dinner ...
A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ...
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| Sweet 16 party | 11/12/2009 |
Q: We have 60 adults ranging in age from 25-50,25 kids age ranges 10-16 and kids as young as 5-10. I ...
A: Pasta is always inexpensive. Don't serve chicken and ham, there's no need to have two meats. Fried ...
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| 80 people luncheon | 11/12/2009 |
Q: Good morning.. I am catering an 80 person lunch. I am making 2 soups cr of brocolli and ck noodle, ...
A: Be a sport and make a 5 oz meat portion on the sandwiches with a full slice of cheese. Also, if you ...
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| speghetti sauce recipe for 150 people | 11/11/2009 |
Q: could you please give me a recipe for speghetti sauce for 150 people.
A: 20 lbs ground beef 38 32 oz cans any cheap tomato sauce 10 12 oz cans tomato paste 7 TBS Basil 13 ...
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| 80 people luncheon | 11/11/2009 |
Q: Good morning.. I am catering an 80 person lunch. I am making 2 soups cr of brocolli and ck noodle, ...
A: You have allowed 4.8 ounces of soup for each person. Get out your measuring cup and measure out 4 ...
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| precooked turkey breast | 11/6/2009 |
Q: Had a thanksgiving meal catered years ago and the caterer used a precooked turkey breast instead of ...
A: It boils down to a question of quality. If you are serving people who are happy with processed ...
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| Planning an italian party buffet | 10/29/2009 |
Q: We are planning a 21st birthday party for our son in two months time (18 December), the theme of ...
A: This is scaled up for 60 people--you'll need to double it. 40 lbs sweet or hot Italian link sausage ...
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| Planning an italian party buffet | 10/29/2009 |
Q: We are planning a 21st birthday party for our son in two months time (18 December), the theme of ...
A: Since there's no specific question here that I can directly answer, I'm assuming you want ideas that ...
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| Spaghetti evening | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I am holding a spaghetti evening for friends two weekends in a row. Each time there will be 25 ...
A: Spaghetti/Pasta sauce. 1-11/2 lbs ground beef 4 15oz cans any cheap tomato sauce 1 6 oz can tomato ...
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| Thanksgiving dinner for 80 people | 10/27/2009 |
Q: We are having thanksgiving dinner for 80 people and I was wondering how much of the following foods ...
A: You need to cut back on your menu items because if you don't, you are going to have tons of ...
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| How Much Food | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I was thrilled to stumble across this website. I just know you can guide me. My son is marrying a ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| Funeral reception - mid afternoon | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I'm planning a mid-afternoon (3:00) reception at our Church for 100-150 people. We'll be having ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| Size of portions for side dishes | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I have seen several responses where you provide a 4 oz per person serving size to calculate ...
A: Please explain to me how 4 oz of potato salad weighs more than 4 oz of tossed salad. If you had ...
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| 8-year birthday party (family) | 10/17/2009 |
Q: How much do I need? I am having 25 adults and 20 children at a birthday party. I am going to ...
A: Skip the roast beef, you won't need it. Halve the portions below for children. Here's the rule of ...
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| 150 guest wedding and housewarming party | 10/15/2009 |
Q: My family and I are prepare most of the food. Which will be seafood gumbo, red beans and rice,fruit, ...
A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ...
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| Cook a dinner for 225 people for a mission fair | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I need to know how much pork loin to buy. How many potatoes to buy for mashed potatoes. How many ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| Baking time | 9/30/2009 |
Q: In a recent questions about the cheesy hash brown recipe for 100 people how long would you cook that ...
A: Since I can't see the roaster, I can't see the recipe, you didn't tell me what kind of a roaster ...
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| Baking time | 9/30/2009 |
Q: In a recent questions about the cheesy hash brown recipe for 100 people how long would you cook that ...
A: It depends. Are you cooking it or reheating it? If you are cooking it, then use the time and ...
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| wedding with a varity of food | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I am catering a wedding with 300 people and they have 13 items on their buffet five of which are ...
A: You have a serious problem because you are going to have a ton of leftovers and waste because you ...
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| Trifle dessert for 80-100 people | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I have checked numerous web sites to calculate amt of ingredients to create this dessert. If you ...
A: INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) 14-1/2 (8 or 9 inch) white cake layers, baked and cooled 28-1/2 cups fresh ...
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| Food for 40 people | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I am having a small family reunion of approx 40-45 people. I am making sausage & peppers, pulled ...
A: You are making too many entrees and will end up with a ton of leftovers don't do this--it's the ...
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| sandwiches | 9/20/2009 |
Q: help! I am having an "end of chemo party" for my son. we invited over 200 people but are expecting ...
A: Ahhhh, OK! You scared me there for a minute! Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will ...
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| sandwiches | 9/20/2009 |
Q: How much smoked turkey and sliced ham would I need to feed 100 people? There will be rolls for small ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| sandwiches | 9/20/2009 |
Q: help! I am having an "end of chemo party" for my son. we invited over 200 people but are expecting ...
A: It is impossible for you to have a party of this size and do all the cooking yourself at your home ...
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| Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I am making cheesy has brown potatoes for my niece's wedding (100 people). Do you have a recipe for ...
A: Figure about 6-7 oz per person per serving and you should have some leftover. This recip is scaled ...
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| catering for 400 at a wedding reception | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I'm new to this and have no idea where to begin! I'm decorating for my nieces wedding in October, ...
A: If you can feed 400 people for a $500 food cost, you need to go into the catering business because ...
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| catering for 400 at a wedding reception | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I'm new to this and have no idea where to begin! I'm decorating for my nieces wedding in October, ...
A: There's NO POSSIBLE WAY that you can feed 400 people for $400!! The ABSOLUTE MINIMUM would be ...
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| how many burgers and dogs for a cook out for 225+ | 9/10/2009 |
Q: how many burgers, dogs and links should be a good number to buy for a group that will be more than ...
A: If you do chicken, boil it first until just cooked then dip it in sauce and finish it on the grill ...
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| how many burgers and dogs for a cook out for 225+ | 9/10/2009 |
Q: how many burgers, dogs and links should be a good number to buy for a group that will be more than ...
A: Well, how MANY more than 225 adults? How many will be having burgers? links? dogs? These are ...
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| thanksgiving | 9/8/2009 |
Q: I am having a Thanksgiving potluck for 60 people which includes 20 kids under 12. I'm doing a fried ...
A: You should have plenty of meat if you are doing a 24 pound turkey--or 2 14 pounders depending on the ...
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| Wedding for 120 people | 9/1/2009 |
Q: We are having Roast Pork and Roast Beef. Then Ziti, Mac 'n Cheese, Baked Beans, and 3 different ...
A: OMG you have WAYYYYYY too much already!! You are going to have a TON of waste!! You need 6 oz of ...
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| Food for 60 people for our 25th Anniversary | 9/1/2009 |
Q: We are having our 25th Wedding Anniversary Party in September and there are approx 60 guest ...
A: You'll need to hire a helper to serve the food. You will have a 4 oz scoop for the potatoes and ...
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| Food for 60 people for our 25th Anniversary | 8/31/2009 |
Q: We are having our 25th Wedding Anniversary Party in September and there are approx 60 guest ...
A: You need to sit down, have a martini and rethink your menu. Rice with potatoes? 3 kinds of salads? 3 ...
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| Catering a wedding | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I am catering a wedding for 100 people. I am serving Chicken Cordon Bleu, Baked Haddock and ...
A: I'm assuming this is your first catering job? You have 3 problems that are preventing me from ...
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| catering | 8/27/2009 |
Q: how much sliced turkey for 100 people
A: This is much to vague of a question for an answer other than the standard catering rule of 7 oz per ...
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| spaghetti dinner for 600 | 8/25/2009 |
Q: i did get your receipt for making the sauce, but how much would i need for that many people? also ...
A: One price for everyone, 8.95 should take care of it. You'll need about 75 batches of the sauce for ...
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| How much chicken? | 8/17/2009 |
Q: We are having an outdoor party for 100-ish people (about 60 adults, 40 kids). We are serving 2 kids ...
A: It depends on how much of each chicken dish you want to make which is contingent on how much of each ...
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| small family reunion | 8/12/2009 |
Q: We are expecting 30 to 40 people. The menu will be hamburgers, hotdogs, and fajitas, plus the usual ...
A: I don't know how much of the ingredients you will need for the fajitas. How many are you planning to ...
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| Parent's 50th Wedding Anniv | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I am throwing a 50th anniv party. Loved reading some of your replies! So I saw the "rule" as to how ...
A: You'll love this German potato salad! GERMAN POTATO SALAD 6 pounds red or white creamer potatoes 2 ...
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| Banana Pudding For A Crowd | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I would like to know how much banana pudding per person I should figure for a crowd of a 100. Also a ...
A: One of my friends brought the pudding to my annual kickoff party and it was simply the best pudding ...
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| Banana Pudding For A Crowd | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I would like to know how much banana pudding per person I should figure for a crowd of a 100. Also a ...
A: I've got the best banana pudding recipe in the world. It's not the cheapest recipe but it's easy ...
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| large party | 8/12/2009 |
Q: i am having a large birthday party at the end of the month for my husband. i want to bbq for him and ...
A: First, you don't need 3 meats, one will do nicely. Chicken is the cheapest by far. I'd do a ...
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| light supper wedding reception buffet | 8/10/2009 |
Q: HELP!! My son is getting married in 2 weeks;the person doing the reception had an emergency, so I'm ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| Wedding reception for 175 | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I am planning a wedding reception for 175 people and have the following menu, but not sure how to ...
A: You've lost your mind in wedding fever and you are about to spend a ton of money for things you ...
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| Wedding Food- 60 people | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I am going to cook (grill) chicken for 60 people. How much boneless chicken breast should I buy? ...
A: I would do 1.5 breasts per person (unless they are very small--then I would do 2 per person). Some ...
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| two meat wedding buffet | 8/5/2009 |
Q: We are serving our wedding meal at 6:00 p.m. We are planning to serve 175- pork tenderloin, ...
A: You'll need 5 oz of each meat per person as some people will eat pork, some will eat turkey and some ...
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| Graduation Party for 80 | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I am having a graduation party for approximately 70 adults and 10 children (under the age of 8). I ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| A Buffet for 300 | 8/4/2009 |
Q: Love your answers Teri! Here's my questions: I'm planning to cater my daughter's bat mitzvah ...
A: Peanut sauce should freeze fine, but be aware that more people are allergic to peanuts than any ...
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| Cold plates for 250 | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I am having coldplates for my wedding with Beef and Turkey. How many pounds of each will I need to ...
A: You will need 3 ounces of cooked beef and 3 ounces of cooked turkey per person or about 50 pounds of ...
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| Party for 60 people | 7/29/2009 |
Q: How much should food for a party of 60 cost? I would like to have Mozzarella & tomato salad Green ...
A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ...
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| White-themed Party | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I'm hosting a party for seventy-seven people, mostly teens. It seems tacky, but I need all (or ...
A: If they wanted sophisticated food they should get off vegetables and try meat. At any rate, stick ...
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| Cooking for 80 soilders | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I've been asked to cook and serve a 3 course meal for 80 solders. I'll be making Gala melon and ...
A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ...
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| pasta portions | 7/21/2009 |
Q: My son is getting married in Sept. I am going to do the food myself. I want to have rigatoni and ...
A: You will need 3 oz of uncooked pasta per person. Pasta does NOT hold well overnight, there's a ...
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| Wedding for 130 | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I will be preparing a wedding dinner for 130 guests. I feel great about the menu, but am having a ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat ...
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| Party for 40 people and 10 teens | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I am having a party in my yard for my sons gradution . I wanted to know if im making toomuch, IM ...
A: OMG STOP!! You are going to have tons of leftovers and waste--you have enough food for A HUNDRED and ...
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| Calico Beans | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I'm having a party for 100 and need to know how many batches of calico beans to make. I made 3 ...
A: Well, that would depend on how much is in the batch and how many it will serve, information that you ...
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| Plates to keep food hot | 7/19/2009 |
Q: What brand of "heat retentive plates" do you recommend for daily use of a WLS (Weight loss surgery) ...
A: There's no such thing as heat retentive plates. You can keep food warm for longer periods of time by ...
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| food for 160 people | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I am trying to help my brother in law plan his menu. They want beef and chicken kabobs, a pasta, ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| Wedding cookout reception for 100 | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I need to know how much of each dish I should have prepared for 100 people. I am having an outdoor ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| Cooking for 80- outside party | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I am doing a birthday party at our house. There will be 42 adults and 35 kids. I have bought ...
A: You will need about 1/2 cup of slaw/salad per person. You will need 3 oz of chip/pretzels and 2 oz ...
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| catering a wedding reception | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I am catering a wedding reception for 350 people to help a friend. I am having trouble deciding the ...
A: Pastry puffs with chicken salad: 1-3 per person depending on size Ham pinwheels 1-3 per person ...
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| Parents 40th | 7/15/2009 |
Q: That said, you have also scared the heck out of me! I am planning my parent's 40th and I am trying ...
A: OK, first, get rid of the ribs and the mac and cheese and just go with the lasagne, salad, green ...
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| wedding food | 7/14/2009 |
Q: we will have 250 guests. we are wanting to serve seafood fettucine/rice dressing/corn/rolls as main ...
A: You never serve rice, pasta and corn which are all grains in the same meal--and you are adding bread ...
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| cooking for a large group | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I am planning on having a party for around 80 people and I have my menu planned, but just unsure of ...
A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ...
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| wedding | 7/12/2009 |
Q: We are deep frying turkeys and having trays for guest to make sandwiches. We are expection 250 ...
A: When buying turkeys on the bone, calculate 1 pound of turkey per person since they are 40% bone ...
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| salad for 35? | 7/11/2009 |
Q: My daughter has a soccer BBQ tomorrow. I was asked to bring salad for 35. When I asked what kind the ...
A: It should be fine although he probably meant potato salad or pasta salad but should have said so. ...
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| Why wouldn't you grill steaks from a Cooked Prime Rib | 7/10/2009 |
Q: In a recent question you made the following comment.. ...
A: What makes you think anyone in the other 49 states gives a shit how you do things in Texas? ...
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| DIY Catering for Wedding with 100 guests | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I will be getting married in September and have decided to save costs by making some of the food ...
A: Jackie, You need to call me and talk to me about this as it's much too involved to type all ...
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| 75th Birthday Party | 7/5/2009 |
Q: Am planning a 75th Birthday party for my mother. I have sent the invitations (approx 120) invited. ...
A: I'd do a cold sandwich and cold finger foods with a dessert buffet. You could serve potato and pasta ...
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| cooking for 60 people | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I will be having burgers,hot dogs, grilled salmon,grilled vegetables,Icorn, cole slaw,greek salad ...
A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ...
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| Church Family night Dinner | 6/30/2009 |
Q: How many pieces of chicken breast, legs and thighs for a plan serving of 130 people(allowing some ...
A: Figure 1 3-pound cooked weight chicken for every 4 people and you will have plenty. Here's a ...
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| $10 pp buffet | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I am responsible for organizing (but not preparing) a dinner buffet for 300 people at $10 pp. There ...
A: I'd do chicken with an exotic sauce because it's a cheap meat and you can do a lot with it. I'd ...
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| Reception food | 6/26/2009 |
Q: How much fried chicken, ham, little smokies and meatballs do I need for 135 guest for a wedding ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| haluski | 6/24/2009 |
Q: Can Haluski be prepared and refrigerated ahead of time or frozen? How long will it keep fresh in ...
A: It won't go bad but I wouldn't serve 3 day old food to anyone I ever wanted to see again! The only ...
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| Feeding 100 for wedding - major DIY | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I'm getting married in 2 months, with about 100 guests invited (but obviously not all show). And ...
A: That's pretty outrageous for a room, but the linens are not cheap to rent. Boston Market WILL send ...
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| Feeding 100 for wedding - major DIY | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I'm getting married in 2 months, with about 100 guests invited (but obviously not all show). And ...
A: You can't feed people and give them drinks for $4 per person--not even from McDonalds. If I were ...
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| Potato Casserole | 6/23/2009 |
Q: Terry, Making potato casserole for 250. Using your guidelines I will need about 90lbs total. If ...
A: You need about 6-8 ounces of potato casserole per person as it will be popular and your eaters are ...
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| Baking | 6/19/2009 |
Q: Where can I buy Hi-ratio shortening in the Boston, ma area? ANSWER: There's no such thing as ...
A: I bow to your expertise. I've never worked in cake decorating and know absolutely nothing about it. ...
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| Grad party | 6/19/2009 |
Q: i am having a grad party and fixing all the food myself. there will be about 120-150 people coming. ...
A: This is a two part answer, the first part is the quantities. You need to cut back on your menu items ...
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| how much meat | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I am preparing for a graduation open house for my son, and have invited around 325 people, that is ...
A: Nancy, sweetheart, you have lost your mind LOL and you have NO idea how much work you are talking ...
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| Picnic for 250 people | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I am planning a company picnic for 250 people (this includes adults and children). We are serving ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per adult and half the portion for a child ...
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| Electric Potato Slicer and Grater | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I do a lot of grating of soft cheese and very thin slicing of veggies like potatoes. I have been ...
A: Most food processors have a slicing and grating disk that will give you thin slices and grate ...
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| fresh fruit | 6/17/2009 |
Q: WE will be serving cut up watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe and grapes together in a fresh fruit ...
A: You will need about 6 ounces of fruit salad per serving. I don't have the recipe so I can't see the ...
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| amount of food for bridal shower of 50 | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I will be planning the menu and cooking the food for 50 people.I am a good cook but a novice at ...
A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ...
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| Taco Bar for 200 | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I stumbled upon this website in trying to determine quantities for a large group of people. THIS IS ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| catering for 100 | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I am having a party with 100 people. I am having chicken marsala, vodka rigatoni, meatballs and ...
A: You need to cut back on your entree menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to ...
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| Graduation Party | 5/30/2009 |
Q: My daughter's graduation party is in 2 weeks. We have invitations out for about 100 people. I'm ...
A: Most little kids will eat anything adults will. You might want to rethink your cooking plans and ...
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| Cost of BBQ for 70-80 people | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I'm getting married late summer early fall in a relatives yard. We were considering a menu that ...
A: I can't tell you what this will cost without knowing what you are going to BBQ. Baby back ribs are ...
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| Cooking for 125 people | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I am cooking for a marching band banquet. we are serving a mexican bar (soft, hard tacos..taco ...
A: You need people to choose whether they are doing Mex or Italian so that you DON'T have to do 125 ...
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| Grape jelly and BBQ sauce | 5/27/2009 |
Q: You asked a question if anyone had the recipe for the Grape Jelly and BBQ Sauce Cocktail Wieners and ...
A: 1 12 oz jar of grape jelly 1 18 oz jar of Chilli sauce* Melt the jelly and add to the chilli sauce ...
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| party for 250 | 5/26/2009 |
Q: Cooking for 250 grilled pork loin, yes we brine them, baked beans cheesy hashbrown casserole, fresh ...
A: If you add some seasoning to the brine, it will add a ton of flavor to the pork loins--which will be ...
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| Buffet for 70 people | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I am currently planning my 21st birthday and want to create a buffet for about 70 adults. I was ...
A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ...
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| Graduation party food | 5/25/2009 |
Q: I'm stumped and panicked! I'm having my son's graduation party here along with a friends of his. We ...
A: You really need to have your son call the people he invited and get an RSVP from them because when ...
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| Catering for 120 people | 5/19/2009 |
Q: My sister's fiancee recently suffered a pay cut and they are having to cut back on their wedding ...
A: I'd buy the Stouffer's frozen lasagne from Sam's club because for the labor involved and the money, ...
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| recipes for 130 for wedding | 5/19/2009 |
Q: Do you have recipes you can share for approx. 130 people for Alfredo sauce (for grilled chicken bow ...
A: No, it's incorrect, my apologies! I scaled the recipe for you from a smaller one and you mix all the ...
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| recipes for 130 for wedding | 5/18/2009 |
Q: Do you have recipes you can share for approx. 130 people for Alfredo sauce (for grilled chicken bow ...
A: Alfredo Sauce * 18-3/4 cups butter * 37 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese * 1-1/2 cups ...
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| Warm pasta bar at graduation open house | 5/14/2009 |
Q: Could you help me determine whether my daughter's request to serve warm pasta at her graduation open ...
A: Make the red sauce--I have an outstanding recipe--and you can mix that without it getting yucky ...
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| Wedding Hor D'ovres for 200 | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I love your website! I have found answers to most of my questions, but I'd like to run it by you. I ...
A: You didn't tell me how many people you were inviting so I can't answer your questions about ...
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| Boneless skinless chicken breasts for 100 | 5/13/2009 |
Q: For my daughters graduation we are serving boneless skinless chicken breasts. I want to keep them ...
A: I wouldn't. Boneless and skinless breast is pretty dry and flavorless to begin with--but if you put ...
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| How much? | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I am putting on a dinner for around 130 people. We will be having a taco bar. How much of the ...
A: Hopefully everyone will have washed their hands which is the best way not to spread germs!! You can ...
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| first birthday party | 5/9/2009 |
Q: i am having my sons first birthday party in a week and we ruled out cooking on the grill so my ...
A: Do a sandwich buffet. Ham, turkey and roast beef would be good--order a platter from the supermarket ...
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| benefit dinner questions | 5/8/2009 |
Q: Some friends are helping me plan a benefit dinner for my husband (he's on the transplant list for ...
A: Don't do a hot dog dinner--you won't make nearly the money! Use my famous fundraiser meat sauce and ...
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| cooking for 45 | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I am cooking for 45 singles. I am making meatloaf (includes bread crumbs, onion, eggs). How much ...
A: You will need 8 ounces of uncooked beef and 6 oz of cooked mashed potatoes for each guest. I can't ...
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| graduation paper | 5/2/2009 |
Q: Planning a after-ceremony reception with heavy appetizers for 100. Will this menu work? chicken ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 1 4 ounce dessert serving 6-8 ...
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| 50th wedding anniversary | 4/28/2009 |
Q: 200 people at this party. The menu will be pulled pork, buns, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| Grad party for 100 | 4/28/2009 |
Q: Do you have a good, tried and true, recipe for sloppy joes for 100 people? I want to make them ...
A: Here's a super Sloppy Joe recipe and I guess you could freeze it, there's no ingredients that would ...
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| Lasagna recipe | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I just found this site and appreciate the wealth of information you have shared. I saw a posting ...
A: I always cook the noodles first so I don't really know how my sauce will work with uncooked ...
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| Small card party | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I have invited 10 girls to my house just to play a game of cards. I would like to serve some snacks ...
A: You are not a pest. Queso dip is stupid simple and you can make it in a crock pot or microwave. ...
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| Small card party | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I have invited 10 girls to my house just to play a game of cards. I would like to serve some snacks ...
A: There are lots of snacks that are yummy and easy to make. I'd suggest sugared pecans or cookies. ...
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| 300 people how many lbs. of fruit | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I am a personal chef for hire in virginia beach my company is water 2 wine, I am doing a venue for ...
A: Oh crap! There's so much waste with whole fruit. Do one banana or apple per person--and be prepared ...
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| your recipes for pasta and german potato salads | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I found a letter from a woman to Teri re: a party of about 60. My daughter's graduation party is ...
A: The pasta recipe I gave out wasn't for pasta salad, but I have a pretty good one if you want it. ...
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| graduation party | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I would like to serve baked chicken (pieces) , stuffed cabbage rolls (called piggies in ...
A: The amount to buy would depend on how many people you are planning to serve. Luckily, you didn't ...
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| Potato Salad | 4/21/2009 |
Q: My family is having a get-together this weekend and I signed up for potato salad. Now I know that ...
A: Add 2 dozen hard boiled chopped eggs and you should have plenty! Figure about 4 oz per person so ...
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| Salad Luncheon for 250 | 4/21/2009 |
Q: Our church is planning a afternoon luncheon for around 250. We want to serve a variety of salads. ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| Graduation party | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I have been asked to cater a graduation party for 120 people, but i'am unsure on how much to charge, ...
A: The going rate is 4x the cost of ingredients for the labor for expensive ingredients and at an ...
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| baking rolls | 4/19/2009 |
Q: My dinner rolls are very coase. What's wrong?
A: What color shirt am I wearing? I need more information. A copy of your recipe and any variations ...
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| Graduation Dinner Party | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I am going to be hosting a graduation dinner party for 30-40 people. I am planning an Italian menu ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| Christmas Cookie Exchange Party | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I know this is quite premature especially since it is only April. I do like to plan ahead. :-) I am ...
A: Wouldn't you have cookies at a Cookie Exchange? I'd also go for some eggnog (homemade rocks--if ...
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| spaghetti sauce | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I am also having a spaghetti fundraiser for 50-80 people would you share the sauce recipe with me?
A: 1 lb ground beef or pork 4 15oz cans any cheap tomato sauce 1 6 oz can tomato paste 1 tsp Basil 2 ...
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| Wedding anniversary party | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I'm in desperate need of help. My family and I are catering for a 25th wedding anniversary party for ...
A: You will need about 4-6 finger sandwiches per person and that's about 1 to 1-1/2 regular sandwiches. ...
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| Appropriate menu for a wedding | 4/14/2009 |
Q: My name is Devita, and I am planning a spring wedding for a total of 75-80 guests. I wanted to know ...
A: I'm a wedding planner dear--it's what I do. As for the wedding: Do it in late April or early May ...
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| Appropriate menu for a wedding | 4/14/2009 |
Q: My name is Devita, and I am planning a spring wedding for a total of 75-80 guests. I wanted to know ...
A: Devita, I would look into a different hall because $950 for 6 hours is insane. Where are you having ...
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| lasagna for 200 | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I think I have read almost every page of q&a's with your name on it and I would love your input. I ...
A: If there's anything else I can do, don't hesitate to ask. You can email me directly if you need ...
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| lasagna for 200 | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I think I have read almost every page of q&a's with your name on it and I would love your input. I ...
A: 1 batch of this for each pan of lasagne. 1 lb ricotta 1 egg 1/2 tsp garlic 1 tsp parsley 1 pinch of ...
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| Wedding Appetizers | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I am planning the appetizers for my daughter's wedding - we are expecting approx 175 guests. I would ...
A: What you have sounds really good and cheese and crackers are always a crowd pleaser. You should ...
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| lasagna for 200 | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I think I have read almost every page of q&a's with your name on it and I would love your input. I ...
A: Rachel, I am floored that you would actually read all my Q&A's LOL and flattered that you took the ...
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| Catering for my daughter's wedding | 4/7/2009 |
Q: My husband and I will be cooking the food for my daughters wedding. She plans to have about 120 ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| Mashed Potatoes | 4/6/2009 |
Q: Planning for a golf dinner where there will be 250 men. The dinner is steak, chicken, mashed ...
A: A LOT!! You will need to boil 300 medium (6-8 oz each) to large potatoes as men love them. The ...
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| ham | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I am hosting Easter dinner for 30 (10 children: ages 13, 10,8, 7,6,4,4 and 3.5!) PLUS 20 ...
A: You will need 7-8 oz of cooked meat entree per person. If you are serving two meats it becomes more ...
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| Is pasta salad appropriate for a wedding reception? | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I am helping my friend plan her wedding. She has 150 guests and 500 budget for food. Is making a ...
A: Her absolute maximum for number of guests with a $500 food budget is 75 people--MAXIMUM. She will ...
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| Is pasta salad appropriate for a wedding reception? | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I am helping my friend plan her wedding. She has 150 guests and 500 budget for food. Is making a ...
A: A 500 budget for food for 150 works out to about $3.14 per person which is an impossibly low budget ...
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| Breakfast for 250 people | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I have been asked to cater a senior class breakfast for 250 students. All cooking must be done ...
A: There is no possible way to do this in your home kitchen. You would need a staff of at least 4 plus ...
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| salads for a crowd | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I am going to prepare two of the salads for my son's wedding reception. In addition, a caterer is ...
A: Figure 4 oz of each per person. It's exactly as simple as multiplication--you'd be amazed at the ...
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| spaghetti lunch for approx. 150 guest | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I would like to know the amounts and /or recipes to fix a spaghetti lunch for 150 people. my local ...
A: Spaghetti/Pasta sauce for 150 25 lbs ground beef 80 15oz cans any cheap tomato sauce 10 12 oz can ...
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| cooking for a large group | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I read many Q&As about cooking/bbq for a large group of people for a wedding reception. The number ...
A: Of course you can do it! It's just a question of proper portions and serving timing--for a crowd ...
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| bridal shower quantities | 3/30/2009 |
Q: We are planing a bridal shower for 50-60 people. The menu is roasted chicken pieces(purchased), ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| Wedding Catering Menu | 3/29/2009 |
Q: We are considering having my mom and some family cater/cook for my wedding - about 150 guests. I ...
A: It's impossible to reheat prime rib without ruining it, so it must be cooked the day of and served ...
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| Entree ideas for 80 people | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I need to make a meal for 80 people and am looking for entree ideas and recipes. I provided oven ...
A: Roast Turkey German Potato Salad Amaretto Cake Gingered Carrots Burnt Sugar Sweet potatoes Cuban ...
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| Entree ideas for 80 people | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I need to make a meal for 80 people and am looking for entree ideas and recipes. I provided oven ...
A: You could switch it to baked ziti to dress it up a bit and get lasagne taste without lasagne work. ...
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| Entree ideas for 80 people | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I need to make a meal for 80 people and am looking for entree ideas and recipes. I provided oven ...
A: Give them spaghetti and meat sauce--here's a great recipe for the sauce that will feed everyone. ...
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| Catering a wedding | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I need a recipe for mac and cheese for 200 people. An easy recipe that would not require baking in ...
A: There are no books with large scale recipes as caterers make their own. Large scale recipes are just ...
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| How much to cook for Bufftet | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I am helping my mother cook for my sisters wedding, we are expecting 60 people and would like to ...
A: You need to cut back on your menu items because if you don't, you are going to have tons of ...
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| Wedding pig roast buffet for 350 guests! | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I am getting married in oct. and to cut back alot of costs we are doing a pig roast buffet style ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| Help! I'm catering my own wedding for 150+ people! | 3/22/2009 |
Q: Can you PLEASE help me figure out how much of everything I need for 100 people and I can figure it ...
A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ...
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| cheese and ham cubes | 3/21/2009 |
Q: Could you tell me please how much cheese and ham cubes I need to buy for appetizers to serve before ...
A: It depends on how many people and how long you are planning to serve them and what time of day it is ...
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| barbq for 150 people | 3/20/2009 |
Q: we are having 2 weddings and a barbq for 150 people since I am a bride I am looking for side dishes ...
A: You paid your olanner $2800????????? OMG! I never charge a fee, I take a percentage of the money I ...
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| graduation food! | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I'm trying to plan food for a graduation party. I'm guessing about 150 kids.How much sausage (for ...
A: If you don't have a head count then you can't do food accurately and for 150 people you would need ...
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| Petite Parfaits for 350 people | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I'm helping with a party for 350. The Guest of Honor wants to serve petite parfaits in 2 oz acrylic ...
A: Yes, it will have to be refrigerated so that you don't have 350 cases of food poisoning. Now for the ...
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| barbq for 150 people | 3/20/2009 |
Q: we are having 2 weddings and a barbq for 150 people since I am a bride I am looking for side dishes ...
A: LOL I don't know what it is with people these days--they go to a wedding and then decide that they ...
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| what to serve | 3/19/2009 |
Q: what would you suggest for meats to serve for a mans retirement party and his birthday party @ 150 ...
A: Barbecue is always a hit and easy to make. Ribs, brisket, pulled pork--all good! Also, with that ...
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| Lasagna Wedding | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I've got an April 26th Rehearsal Party coming up and we've got 6 tables of 20 and 4 tables of 10. ...
A: You're in serious trouble unless you have a whole lot of oven space. How in the world do you think ...
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| chicken recipe for wedding reception | 3/13/2009 |
Q: Is there a chicken recipe you can make a few days ahead of time for a wedding reception of 250?
A: Chicken Caccitore would be a good one. Chicken and Rice would hold but it's not 'dressy' enough for ...
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| Spaghetti Sauce | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I was reading the question posted by the woman cooking for 50-75 people for March of Dimes ...
A: I'd be delighted to share it with you. You'll need about 10 batches. Spaghetti/Pasta sauce. 1-1.5 ...
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| What to charge for Spaghetti dinner for fundraising | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I would like to host a spaghetti dinner as a fundraiser and I would like to know what is the ...
A: Take the cost of the ingredients, multiply by 5 and then divide by the number of dinners you are ...
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| Catering for Weddings | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I have 125 confirmed guests for my wedding reception. We're doing a buffet style dinner in a ...
A: There are always a few last minute extras as well as a few no-shows so I'd go with the number of ...
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| amount of food needed for 80 people | 3/8/2009 |
Q: Good morning, and thanks for providing this service to people!! I am having 80 people at my wedding ...
A: OK, that's late for dinner so you will probably want to have some substantial food as people will be ...
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| wedding menu | 3/6/2009 |
Q: The wedding is 6 p.m. and i would like to know what kind of menu to serve. one suggestion was; ...
A: Veggie dip is essential at any party, baby quiche is always a good choice, mini-potato skins are ...
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| Grad party for 200 | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I am having a graduation party for my son and we are planning on having a taco bar. I was thinking ...
A: Figure 4 tacos per person, 4 oz of rice and 4 oz of beans per person, 2 oz of chips and 3 oz of ...
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| Food for Wedding Shower | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I need to know how many ham salad and cucumber sandwiches I need to make to feed 100 people. I will ...
A: Are you making both ham salad and cucumber sandwiches? The number of cukes will depend on the size ...
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| Keeping chicken warm | 3/4/2009 |
Q: What is the best way to keep chicken warm for an open house graduation party? The food will be left ...
A: You should not hold chicken this long--2 hours is the max. There's no way to hold it for 4 hours at ...
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| wedding menu | 3/4/2009 |
Q: The wedding is 6 p.m. and i would like to know what kind of menu to serve. one suggestion was; ...
A: If you are having a wedding at the dinner hour, you need to either serve dinner or have very ...
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| feeding 85 teenagers with approx. $250 | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I have to feed approx. 85 high schoolers a luncheon in the school cafeteria and I have approx. $250 ...
A: Meal 1: Pasta and meat sauce with garlic bread--I've got a great recipe! Meal 2: Macaroni and cheese ...
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| Cooking Chicken Early | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I am cooking a luncheon for my sisters baby shower. I am feeding approx 25 women. What I would ...
A: The breading will get soggy AND the chicken will dry out. Chicken breast is a dry, flavorless meat ...
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| dessert reception for a wedding | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I am planning a dessert wedding reception. How do we figure how much to buy? It will be about 200 ...
A: One more thing--invest in a really good coffeemaker and buy some really good coffee beans--Hawaiian ...
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| dessert reception for a wedding | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I am planning a dessert wedding reception. How do we figure how much to buy? It will be about 200 ...
A: A dessert reception needs to be lavish and extravagant because you are not paying for a meal so the ...
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| BBQ for approx 80 people | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I would love your help. My Fiancee & I are having an engagement party bbq for approx 80 people. I ...
A: You will need 1.5 buns per person, 7 oz of cooked meat per person, 3-4 oz of salad greens per ...
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| Lasagna for 100 people | 2/24/2009 |
Q: Please help, I am confused. You state "Here is a recipe for 100 people or you can increase your ...
A: Since I HAVE NOT SEEN YOUR RECIPE, I was making a guess that it would serve 100 people--without ...
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| dessert reception for a wedding | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I am planning a dessert wedding reception. How do we figure how much to buy? It will be about 200 ...
A: You are planning a dessert wedding reception with ONE serving of dessert per person? Am I reading ...
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| Kiddush/Luncheon | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I have a Kiddush/Luncheon for 35 to 38 adults and can't quite figure out the quantities to make. I ...
A: OMG!! You have WAY TOO MANY items and you need to cut down the menu or you are going to have a TON ...
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| croissants stuffed with chicken salad | 2/21/2009 |
Q: need recipe for for this to feed 150 people ...also need to know how to stuff these croissants. was ...
A: You cannot stuff croissants by punching a hole in them unless you have the $4500.00 machine that ...
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| teenage dance party | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I am planning a birthday dance party for approx 90 teenagers (about 45 girls and 45 boys). I was ...
A: 16 oz is the MINIMUM per person at a sit-down dinner. Active teens will probably need more than ...
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| Set down wedding reception dinner | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I am cooking for my nieces' wedding reception and she wants the following items: Chips,Salsa,Chicken ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| quantity | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I am trying to tell my friends about the quantity of food they will need to order for 150-200 ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked entree 4 ...
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| foods to serve at 50th anniversary | 2/14/2009 |
Q: What kinds of appetizers, etc to serve for an August 50th anniversary celebration? Approximately ...
A: Cut figs in half, push an almond into it and wrap it with a half slice of bacon and then broil, ...
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| foods to serve at 50th anniversary | 2/11/2009 |
Q: What kinds of appetizers, etc to serve for an August 50th anniversary celebration? Approximately ...
A: Chocolate fountains are all the rage but they are 300-400 to rent. You might want to do it as a big ...
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| spaghetti sauce recipe | 2/11/2009 |
Q: In April 2008 someone asked how much pasta per person for a fundraiser. You replied and added ...
A: Spaghetti/Pasta sauce. 1-1.5 lbs ground beef 4 15oz cans any cheap tomato sauce 1 6 oz can tomato ...
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| Cole Slaw for 300 | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I am helping with a simple Chili Supper held as a fundraiser for a missionary in Ecuador. Someone ...
A: DO NOT USE THE PACKAGED MIX!! It is 10 times as expensive to use the mix when you can chop cabbage ...
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| foods to serve at 50th anniversary | 2/11/2009 |
Q: What kinds of appetizers, etc to serve for an August 50th anniversary celebration? Approximately ...
A: You can get them for me if you like. What would you like to serve? I have about 33 THOUSAND tried ...
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| Catering start up | 2/10/2009 |
Q: my name is Aashay Shah,I live in Mumbai,India. I am a recent post graduate in Hotel Management. I ...
A: You will probably need more help and stop calling them chefs because they will want more money. Your ...
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| cooking for 100 | 2/10/2009 |
Q: How much chicken soup should be made to serve 100 people with each person also getting 2 matzo balls ...
A: 6 oz of soup with two golf ball size matzo balls per person should be just about right. For ...
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| catering a party for 70 adults | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I'm hosting a sit down dinner for about 70 persons. I'm having a bit of trouble estimating how much ...
A: You are not going to have time to make personalized cake servings for 70 people unless you have a ...
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| Amount per guest of 150 | 2/9/2009 |
Q: for Hors'd'ovres for 150 people, how many of each do I make?
A: You will need about 4-6 bites per person per hour depending on what you are serving for dinner (if ...
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| Birthday party/cooking for 50 to 60 people | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I'm having a first birthday party for my daughter and we're going to order some meatballs and ...
A: For the adults you will need per person: 3 oz of uncooked pasta 8-10 oz of sauce 3 oz of salad ...
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| Summer Wedding buffet ideas for 250 | 1/29/2009 |
Q: My daughter wedding in late June (very hot in Fl) about 6 pm.with about 250 guests. We would like to ...
A: I'm a Florida native--5th generation! Hubby got BRAC-ked to Scott AFB which is how I got here--but ...
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| Summer Wedding buffet ideas for 250 | 1/28/2009 |
Q: My daughter wedding in late June (very hot in Fl) about 6 pm.with about 250 guests. We would like to ...
A: LOL OK, I saw the garden theme and went OMG NO!! Meatballs will hold forever in the steam table. Go ...
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| Summer Wedding buffet ideas for 250 | 1/28/2009 |
Q: My daughter wedding in late June (very hot in Fl) about 6 pm.with about 250 guests. We would like to ...
A: Here's the best one I can give you: Move the reception indoors. You are flirting with food poisoning ...
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| wedding reception | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I am going to do a wedding reception for 250 people. The bride wants a buffet with chicken tenders, ...
A: Figure 5 pieces of shrimp per person depending on the size of the shrimp. I do a lot of shrimp for ...
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| Cooking for 125 people | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I am getting married on July 25, 2009 and am going to go with Cold Plates. How many Turkeys will ...
A: You cannot cook them ahead and freeze them. Your best bet would be to buy cold cut platters from ...
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| baked ziti | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I thought I remembered (in a previous answer) that you had a great recipe for baked ziti. I would ...
A: I have a great SAUCE that you can use for ziti or anything else but I'll be happy to share it. I'd ...
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| luncheon | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I'd really appreciate help on quantities for a Bar Mitzvah luncheon. The following foods will be ...
A: Again, you have way too many items and I sent you the caterer's rules of what you will need. I ...
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| Cocktail weiners/lil smokies | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I don't know if I'm in the right place or not, but I figured that I would give it a shot. I am ...
A: It's actually grape jelly and chilli sauce. 1 small jar of grape jelly and 1 bottle of Heinz chilli ...
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| luncheon | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I'd really appreciate help on quantities for a Bar Mitzvah luncheon. The following foods will be ...
A: You didn't tell me how many people will be there, so it's impossible for me to tell you how much you ...
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| spaghetti ingredients | 1/20/2009 |
Q: What would be the ingredients to make spaghetti sauce for 150-175 people please? Such as the amount ...
A: Calculate 10oz of meat sauce (1.25 cup) per serving. You will also need 3 oz of uncooked past per ...
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| keeping food warm | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I am having a dinner party tomorrow night, Jan. 17,'09. Am serving Chicken Cordon Bleu. My agenda is ...
A: Your best solution is to put into the oven to cook during cocktail hour. I always cook my entrees ...
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| catering for a party of 120 people | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I am having a luau reception for my wedding. I am on a very tight budget and need to do some stuff ...
A: The #1 thing is not to have food that will spoil in the outdoor heat. BBQ pineapple is a huge crowd ...
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| Wedding Party | 1/13/2009 |
Q: ) I am planning to have a September wedding with my Fiance at a local campground. We will be renting ...
A: He apologized in a later note, and I'm not one to hold a grudge. Why don't you serve Jerk Pork? ...
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| For Charity - Meal Suggestions for Large Group | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I am planning to volunteer at our local Ronald McDonald House, providing a complete meal, once a ...
A: Pasta dishes are always big crowd pleasers and are relatively cheap to make and serve. Here's a ...
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| church fundraiser dinner | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I am planning a Valentine's Day pasta dinner fundraiser at church. I am planning on 200 people. The ...
A: Per person you will need: 3 oz lettuce/2 oz dressing 3 oz uncooked pasta 10 oz sauce 1 4 oz desert ...
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| sauerkraut | 1/4/2009 |
Q: How many pounds (or quantity) of sauerkraut do I need to purchase to provide, as a side dish with ...
A: You will need about 4 oz per service so 200 oz or 12.5 pounds or so. I've always liked it best when ...
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| Huge Wedding 300 Guest | 1/2/2009 |
Q: Money has become very tight so we decided to cook the food ourselves. We will be serving Fried ...
A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ...
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| mostaccioli | 1/1/2009 |
Q: we are to bring a main dish to a pot luck dinner at our treasure hunt club . we are planning on ...
A: Here's a recipe that is a tried and true crowd pleaser and it makes about 1/2 gallon of very tasty ...
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| Wedding reception for 150 guests | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I and my family are planning to cater the food for my wedding reception. We will have approx. 150 ...
A: You need to cut back on your menu items because if you don't, you are going to have tons of ...
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| Fundraiser for 250 people | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I was hoping that you may be able to tell me approximately how much food we will need for a ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat or ...
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| mostaccioli | 12/31/2008 |
Q: we are to bring a main dish to a pot luck dinner at our treasure hunt club . we are planning on ...
A: No, it isn't. It's a shape of pasta, just like macaroni or lasagne is a shape of pasta. If you want ...
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| Chili Tomato Hamburger Helper | 12/29/2008 |
Q: Feeding 200 needy. Will 30 lbs. hamburger with 60 cups macaroni be enough?
A: No, it won't. It won't even be close and if it's 60 cups of cooked macaroni, it will be insultingly ...
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| Stuffed Chicken Breasts | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I'm doing a small party for 30 people. It is a 2 hour drive to the party. The main items I'm ...
A: OMG you scared me to death with the first question, I'm sorry if I came across as harsh! I would ...
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| Stuffed Chicken Breasts | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I'm doing a small party for 30 people. It is a 2 hour drive to the party. The main items I'm ...
A: OMFG!! Where did you go to culinary school???? NEVER EVER EVER COOK ANY KIND OF POULTRY OR STUFFED ...
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| Wedding food for 250 | 12/11/2008 |
Q: Can you help me please? My daughter is getting married and I need to know how much food will be ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per ADULT GUEST: 7 ounces of cooked meat ...
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| Prime rib roasted or on grill for 250 | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I am contemplating catering my daughters wedding myself. I know it's a big task and am prepared to ...
A: If the save the date cards haven't gone out, you might want to change the date to one your original ...
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| catering for 175 people | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I may be catering for 175 people. Turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans rolls and ...
A: On the bone you need to figure 3/4 to 1 pound of turkey per person. This means a 20 pound turkey ...
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| menu | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I'm having some ladies over for a luncheon. I would like to make a portabello mushroom soup. My ...
A: Everything goes with cream of mushroom soup or mushroom barley soup! I like finger sandwiches with ...
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| Pasta Dinner for 150 | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I am planning a spaghetti dinner for about 150 people (equal # of males and females, ages 20-50). I ...
A: You will need 30 pounds of spaghetti for 150 people and 12 ounces of sauce per person and YOU LADLE ...
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| Prime rib roasted or on grill for 250 | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I am contemplating catering my daughters wedding myself. I know it's a big task and am prepared to ...
A: Alisa, Don't do this--there's NO WAY you can do a dinner like this for 250 people without the ...
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| Beef & Scalloped Potatoes for 150 | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I do catering in Idaho. I always seem to get nervous when I figure how much food to purchase for ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| palate cleansers | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I'm printing a menu for a formal dinner party and was wondering if there is an official name for the ...
A: Whenever anyone sees "Lemon Sherbet" on a menu and it's not dessert LOL they know and it's not ever ...
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| Buffet for 60 | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I am having 60 people for an italian buffet dinner. The buffet will consist of lasagna, stuffed ...
A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ...
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| Evening event for aprox. 35-40 persons | 12/4/2008 |
Q: We are having a Christmas Party in the evening for approximately 35-40 people. What food is best to ...
A: Savory high protein snacks go well with wine and martinis. Here's a list of the ones that I have ...
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| chicken lunch | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I will be catering lunch for approx. 150 people in January, I would like a recipe for chicken breast ...
A: Yes it can, but make sure you cook it totally done the day before, you should never partially cook ...
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| duck breast for 30 | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I'm doing a party and plaaning on a seared, raqre duck breast as part of the menu. But it's not ...
A: Yes it will. The meat fibers are very dense in poultry and more so in duck. After a 30 second ...
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| Christmas Dinner | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I am cooking Christmas Dinner for 300 and do not know how much ham to purchase. I will be serving ...
A: Debby, you are incredibly brave but you are going to need some help with the cooking and serving and ...
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| duck breast for 30 | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I'm doing a party and plaaning on a seared, raqre duck breast as part of the menu. But it's not ...
A: Yes, they do. The key word there is "RESTAURANTS" not "amateur caterer" who has no clue, training or ...
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| duck breast for 30 | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I'm doing a party and plaaning on a seared, raqre duck breast as part of the menu. But it's not ...
A: My best advice is not to do the duck breast. Rare poultry is dicey enough but to try and hold it ...
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| event for 150-200 | 11/30/2008 |
Q: Does the following sound about right for an after 7pm stand up Christmas party for 150-200 people. I ...
A: Are you a professional caterer? Or do you have a lot of cooking facilities at your disposal and ...
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| event for 150-200 | 11/29/2008 |
Q: Does the following sound about right for an after 7pm stand up Christmas party for 150-200 people. I ...
A: You should not be serving sliced ham and roast beef as finger foods, and shrimp salad is definitely ...
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| catering 2 meat buffet | 11/29/2008 |
Q: I am catering a wedding reception for 200 guests, meat buffet-pork loin, tender beef pot roast, 2 ...
A: This is why professional caterers have the brides send out those little "beef or chicken?" cards in ...
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| chafing dishes | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if I can cook in the oven some of the items I want to serve in my chafing dishes ...
A: I don't know since I didn't read the specs of the cookware and each manufacturer is different. Is ...
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| Cake recipes | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I'd like to have your recipes for: Chocolate Kahlua Cake and Rum Cake which you mention in your ...
A: Kahluha CAKE 1 box chocolate cake mix with pudding (Pilsbury plus) 1 (4 serving size) instant ...
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| Christmas Party for 150 | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I have to host a Christmas Party for the small town I work for. There are usually around 150 ...
A: I would avoid anything that has thin "drippy" sauces or that is very crumbly or gooey. You didn't ...
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| Breakfast with Santa | 11/23/2008 |
Q: We are planing a fundraiser " Breakfast with Santa" and would like to serve 200 people, pancakes, ...
A: The number of pancakes per person depends on the size of the pancakes you make. If you are making ...
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| How many hot dogs/brats/ham sandwiches for a 'baseball themed' wedding reception?? | 11/17/2008 |
Q: My sister is getting married in May and we are trying to plan a baseball themed wedding reception. ...
A: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree 4 ounces of each side dish up to 3 3 ounces of salad greens 1 4 ounce ...
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| Best Beef Roast to Serve | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I am doing a buffet dinner and would like to know the best cut/roast to serve and how many ounces to ...
A: A top Round is a nice beef roast, it's lean and tasty but can be a bit chewy because of the leaness ...
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| wedding reception | 11/16/2008 |
Q: how much pasta per person and how many people per a roasted chicken. It's buffet for 300 people. ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| quantities....120 people outdoor party | 11/16/2008 |
Q: Teri, first thank you for your willingness to help others with party planning! We are throwing a ...
A: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree 4 ounces of each side dish up to 3 3 ounces of salad greens 1 4 ounce ...
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| Appetizers for 80 | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I am on the committee for a departmental Christmas party at my workplace and we have received over ...
A: Here are my life and death do it fast and fake it appetizers: Sweet and sour meatballs: Go to ...
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| Thanksgiving Dinner for 35 | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I have no idea how to cook a thanksgving dinner for 35 people I have never cooked a meal for more ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| appetizers for approx 100 | 11/13/2008 |
Q: We are planning finger foods, such as -- meat balls, stuffed mushrooms, veggie trays, meat/cheese ...
A: It depends on what time of day you are having the party and if you are serving other foods too. If ...
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| catering for wedding reception | 11/13/2008 |
Q: my fiancee seems to think that ordering food for 150 will be enough to feed 200 people for a buffet ...
A: Your fiance is obviously not a restaurant or catering professional or he would know better. There ...
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| Catering for 75 to 100 guest | 11/12/2008 |
Q: How do you go about figureing serving per person on meats and side dishes
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| Christmas dessert for 150 | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I am organizing a church dinner that we put on for the needy in our community. In December we plan ...
A: I put them on a styrofoam Hefty plate and set it on a long piece of plastic wrap and bring both ends ...
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| Buffet Dinner | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I am trying to figure out how much to buy and EASY recipes for turkey fricassee and slided ham to ...
A: Figure about 6-8 oz of cooked entree per person or about 50 pounds of fricassee and/or 40 pounds of ...
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| Christmas dessert for 150 | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I am organizing a church dinner that we put on for the needy in our community. In December we plan ...
A: Cakes would be the easiest thing to make, you could freeze them and thaw the day before. I've got ...
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| hawaiian haystacks for 250 | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I am in charge of a dinner of our church and need to know how much I will need for each item: Rice ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| Church luncheon for 150 people | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I am in charge of doing a luncheon for 150 people. The menu is: lunch meat tray of ham, turkey, ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| chicken marsala | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I need recipe for chicken marsala to feed aprox. 40 people
A: Chicken Marsala for 40--if you want to serve two pieces per person double the recipe! 2-1/2 cups ...
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| tea party | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I am having a small tea party for the holidays i would like your recipes for devonshire cream ,and ...
A: This specialty of Devonshire, England (which is why it's also known as Devonshire or Devon cream) is ...
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| Group-of-Friends Thanksgiving | 11/8/2008 |
Q: My friends, my husband and I all have a similar situation in that we live a long distance from our ...
A: The host should do the turkey as it is the one thing that doesn't travel well and is not as good ...
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| Party for 400 | 11/7/2008 |
Q: Okay so the deal is that I'm doing a party and it will be about 400 people there but the food is ...
A: There's no way you can do a party for 400 on a $1000 budget. NO WAY!! I assume you are donating your ...
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| Dessert reception for 200 | 11/6/2008 |
Q: This reception (for 200) is going to begin at PM, we are going to have a cake/dessert reception. We ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| Holiday Dinner for 300 | 11/6/2008 |
Q: My church is having a potluck holiday dinner for 300 people. It's my job to make a sign-up sheet. ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| Lunch Meat Platter for 50 | 11/4/2008 |
Q: My son's baptism is this Sat and we are having a dinner party afterwards. We will be having ...
A: Do yourself a huge favor and go to the local Publix (or whatever supermarket is in your area) and ...
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| Catering for my 50th! | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I decided to hold a party to celebrate my 50th birthday, sent out invites, THEN thought about how to ...
A: You will love this potato salad! You will need to make 5 batches of this recipe--but it's pretty ...
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| Pasta | 11/1/2008 |
Q: How many pounds of penne noodles do I need to make mostaccioli for 150 college students? ANSWER: ...
A: It was a serious request for more information. Teenage/early 20s men which is college age eat nearly ...
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| Continental breakfast for 250 | 10/31/2008 |
Q: My friend is in charge of a breakfast meeting for 250 people. She will be serving bagels, danish, ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| Cooking for a group | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I have 2 questions first I am in charge of a clinic open house we are expecting 200 people. We a ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| Finger foods for 50 people | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I am having a housewarming party for 50 people in a week and would like to know how much to prepare. ...
A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ...
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| luncheon for 100 | 10/29/2008 |
Q: In answer to your question; the turkey will be catered from outside,cranberry relish done by another ...
A: You can do the stuffing ahead of time and freeze it, but the sweet potatoes don't freeze well--but ...
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| Church luncheon for 100 | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I need to know how many pounds of canned sweet potatoes I need to make this side for 100 ladies. ...
A: What side are you making? Yes to the stuffing, add some extra liquid to it before freezing so it ...
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| cooking for 175 | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I am cooking for 175 we are making chicken salad with whole chickens how many chickens do I need to ...
A: 5 whole chickens (Thanks for the laugh--that was funny) isn't even going to come CLOSE to the amount ...
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| pizza and antipasta salad | 10/24/2008 |
Q: Im having a tail-gate party for 40 people.How much lettuce ham and salami and cheese should I buy?
A: The man of cold cuts and greens that you'll need depends on whether not you're serving something ...
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| Is This Enough Food? | 10/23/2008 |
Q: we are hosting an afternoon gathering for 130. We have five 9x13 pans of pasta; five 9x13 pans of ...
A: Oh my heavens YES!! Here's the rule of thumb for catering (how much food you will need per ...
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| B'day party for 50 | 10/22/2008 |
Q: Help! I'm making food for a 40th b'day party and need to figure out how much I might need for the ...
A: Here are the standard catering rule of thumb portion sizes: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree 4 ounces ...
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| making enough sandwiches | 10/22/2008 |
Q: How many pounds of ham salad sandwich spread is needed to serve 100 people?
A: About 5 ounces or so per sandwich--and use a scoop to measure it, equals about 32 pounds of ham ...
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| Spaghetti and Meatball Wedding Reception for 60-75 | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I am catering my own wedding and plan on doing the cooking the week before and freezing the sauce. I ...
A: The number of chafing dishes you'll need depends on the size the chafing dishes, which you don't ...
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| part 2 | 10/18/2008 |
Q: could I have the name/# of the place where you can order clotted cream? Thanks!
A: Get it here--they use a good brand from England and it's great. Put it in the fridge as soon as you ...
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| tea party recipes | 10/18/2008 |
Q: for clotted cream? We are hosting a fundraiser of 7 tea seatings in 3 days, total of 400 people. ...
A: Clotted cream is made with unpasturized milk, not easily available in the US, it is NOT sweet. An ...
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| Class Reunion Family Picnic | 10/12/2008 |
Q: I have 115 Adults and 70 children attending a Class Reunion Picnic. I've already asked the number ...
A: I'd have Ketchup, Mayo, Mustard and Pickle Relish and Lettuce, tomato and Onion slices (thin) with ...
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| Wedding reception for 150-250 people | 10/12/2008 |
Q: I have offered to do the food (banquet style) for my son's wedding on 10/18/08. These are my food ...
A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ...
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| 50th birthday party for my wife...need help! | 10/10/2008 |
Q: Teri... We're planning a 50th birthday party for my wife in January for about 80 people. I're ...
A: It's very good as a marinara sauce--one of the few bolognese sauces that is just as good without ...
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| Amount of food | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I would like to know how much food to prepare and my menu consist of Meatballs, Spiral Pinewheel ...
A: What kind of gathering are you having? If this is a cocktail buffet then the caesar salad, pasta ...
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| Thanksgiving Menu | 10/9/2008 |
Q: Mr Newman, Thank you for taking the time out of your day to read my question. I’m creating 3 types ...
A: Honey, you have lost your mind and I mean that in the nicest possible way! Unless you have a staff ...
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| chicken marsala for 100 | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I am cooking chicken marsala over pasta for 100 people for a 1pm lunch I would like to prepare ...
A: Chafing dishes will heat this up, but it will take quite a while and you need to start chafing ...
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| 50th birthday party for my wife...need help! | 10/9/2008 |
Q: Teri... We're planning a 50th birthday party for my wife in January for about 80 people. I're ...
A: I have my 50th birthday coming up in December and my hubby is up to something too--I can tell! This ...
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| 250 people wedding reception | 10/8/2008 |
Q: My daughter is having a morning 11:00 am wedding and she is planning a brunch reception following ...
A: sausage balls, four per person Heart shaped french toast with syrup, two slices per person mini ...
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| sauerkraut | 10/8/2008 |
Q: How much sauerkraut do you need to feed 100 people?
A: It depends on how many people like sauerkraut in your group. You'd be surprised how many people ...
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| Celebrating my 50th Birthday | 10/8/2008 |
Q: Where do I start...My guest list is 72, and I would like to serve just a little over for about 80 ...
A: It's easier than you realize. All you have to do it put a zero behind every ingredient since you ...
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| 250 people wedding reception | 10/7/2008 |
Q: My daughter is having a morning 11:00 am wedding and she is planning a brunch reception following ...
A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ...
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| Dinner party menu | 10/5/2008 |
Q: What would be a good, original, vegetarian autumn menu for a three-course dinner for eight people, ...
A: Appetizer Hummus 2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained 1/3 cup tahini 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 ...
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| Lunch for a 100 to 125 people | 10/5/2008 |
Q: our organization is planning a luncheon for one hundred people. Our menu is home made chicken noodle ...
A: All you are serving for lunch is SOUP? That's a very poor menu choice by itself and will result in ...
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| Wedding Reception | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I am planning my wedding. We are paying for everything ourselves, but don't have the luxury of ...
A: You have the luxury of having whatever kind of wedding YOU WANT! You are not obligated to go into ...
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| Italian Beef | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I am making Italian Beef for about 100 people, how much beef do you think I will need.
A: You will need about 8 oz of cooked beef per person. Not knowing the recipe you are using and what ...
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| Dinner for 14 | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I am hosting a dinner party for three generations. The older folks are used to having multi-course ...
A: Call the caterer honey! Have a good time at the party and let the caterer handle the details. In ...
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| Thanksgiving Dinner for 75-80 people | 9/25/2008 |
Q: Davis, I have cooked sit down dinners for large groups before (up to 20), but this is huge. My ...
A: I am scaling this so that you will have leftovers for the family to take with or to eat over the ...
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| How much shrimp should I cook? | 9/19/2008 |
Q: We are hosting a party for about 20 friends. We want to serve Beaufort Stew which consists of Corn, ...
A: Without seeing the recipe it's going to be difficult for me to determine exactly how much trip you ...
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| BREAKFAST | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I am making breakfast for 80 - 90 people including about 20 kids. I want to make a traditional ...
A: Three sausage links or three strips of bacon equal one serving. Two eggs per person equals one ...
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| palate cleansers | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I'm hosting a small dinner party for my friends, and I was planning on preparing a fairly nice menu. ...
A: By a large Brie cheese and cut off the top rind. Finely mince 3 fresh basil leaves and mix them ...
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| palate cleansers | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I'm hosting a small dinner party for my friends, and I was planning on preparing a fairly nice menu. ...
A: My goodness aren't you the ambitious chef! Personally I would not use true foie Gras in a terrine ...
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| how much food for wedding | 9/17/2008 |
Q: My sister, is getting married in October and is sending out 250 invitations. the menu is brisket, ...
A: You need to cut back on your entree menu items because if you don't, you are going to have tons of ...
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| 60th wedding anniversary celebration | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I am having a 60th wedding anniversary dinner for approximately 250 people. I would like ideas of a ...
A: BBQ brisket is a great choice--I served it at my football kickoff party on 9/7 and everyone loved ...
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| Outdoor buffet for 100 people | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I need to know how much to make/buy of the following for an outdoor buffet of 100 people: Sausages ...
A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ...
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| How much food? | 9/13/2008 |
Q: For a wedding in Oct., I am serving ham biscuits, chicken drummers, assorted cheese cubes, fresh ...
A: You need to cut back on your menu items because if you don't, you are going to have tons of ...
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| spaghetti lunch for 120 | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I am having a spaghetti lunch at church for about 120 people. I would like to serve the noodles ...
A: Here's a recipe scaled for 120 8-3/4 pounds ground beef 8-3/4 pounds bulk Italian sausage 8-2/3 ...
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| shower | 9/10/2008 |
Q: We are having a shower and are serving spaghett and meatball and green salad for 60 people can you ...
A: Per person you will need: 3 oz of uncooked pasta, 8 oz of sauce, 4 small (golf ball size) or 2 large ...
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| Funeral Reception | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I'm planning a mid-afternoon (~3pm) post funeral reception for around 275 guests. The widow has ...
A: Cookies and bars would be much better than cake as a finger food than cake, also you don't have to ...
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| Lasagna dinner for 125-150 people | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I am going to attempt to do a do it yourself reception. We are planning on doing a lasagna dinner. ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| Shower for 65 people - salad bar | 9/7/2008 |
Q: My sister in law wants a "salad" bar for her baby shower for 65 people. NO idea how much lettuce to ...
A: Toppings: chopped egg, garbanzo beans, bacon bits, croutons, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, ...
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| Wedding reception for 200 | 9/6/2008 |
Q: My daughter is having pizza catered for her outdoor/informal wedding. We will be preparing a green ...
A: I do indeed have a nice pasta salad that can be made in advance, and scaled to feed 200. You might ...
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| Fundraiser 100-150 guests | 9/1/2008 |
Q: We are hosing a charity fundraiser at our home next week. The invitations said that we would be ...
A: There are tons of inexpensive hearty appetizers that you can serve and they are quite easy to make. ...
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| How much do I need? | 8/30/2008 |
Q: How much potato salad, Cole slaw and baked beans do i need to serve 55 people. There will be a meat ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| wedding cake topper | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a cake topper I saw on a cake online. I can not find the cake it was on now. I ...
A: I know where you can get it. PattyCakes in Highland Illinois has it in her showroom window on one ...
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| rustic reception/cookout | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I am trying to plan a cookout for after our wedding. We'll have around 75 people in a secluded, ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| 60th Birthday outdoor party | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I am having a party with 35-40 adults attending plus 8 children under the age of 10. This is what I ...
A: Do not buy the hero!! You already have more than enough food! Put everything out at 130 or ...
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| 100 people | 8/19/2008 |
Q: If I'm planning for 100 people 3 meats (chicken wings,meatballs and sausage and peppers), 2 pastas , ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| wedding catering on farm for up to 100 | 8/19/2008 |
Q: My wedding is next july 09, winter in Australia. I'm having it on my parents farm, I'm pagan and ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person in metric--as best I remember: ...
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| wedding catering on farm for up to 100 | 8/18/2008 |
Q: My wedding is next july 09, winter in Australia. I'm having it on my parents farm, I'm pagan and ...
A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ...
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| Sister's 50th Birthday Party | 8/13/2008 |
Q: My brother-in-law has asked my to take care of the food for the party he's giving my sister for her ...
A: Trish, OK, I get your drift--I've got some questions but for the moment let's get the shrimp recipe ...
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| wedding reception for 100-120 | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I am attempting to create my own menu for my wedding in October of 2009. It is being held in my ...
A: OMG you are insane!! LOL You have set an impossible task even if you were just the caterer and not ...
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| 60th Birthday Party | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I'm planning a 60th birthday party with approx.100 people. I want to have lasanga, meatballs, baked ...
A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ...
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| tea party | 8/7/2008 |
Q: We are a group of teachers we would like to know what is suitable to serve in a tea party?
A: You would make tea with loose tea and use something special such as Earl Grey. You would also serve ...
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| Dad's 75th birthday party | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I am having a surprise 75th birthday party for my Dad. There will be approx 40 guests ranging from ...
A: Choose just one meat for everyone. Adding a second meat means you will have a lot of leftovers. ...
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| Pasta help! | 7/31/2008 |
Q: My sister and I are catering a wedding reception for 80. Menu: Lasagna, penne pasta in vodka cream ...
A: A lot depends on how hot the warmer ovens get, if they go to 200 then about 3 hours ahead of time ...
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| ice cream for 60 teenagers | 7/29/2008 |
Q: Every year, my husband who is a youth pastor, takes about 60 teenagers camping and I do the majority ...
A: Jessica, I don't know how many sundaes you are planning to make. Did you want to make one every day? ...
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| Dad's 75th birthday party | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I am having a surprise 75th birthday party for my Dad. There will be approx 40 guests ranging from ...
A: You don't need a meat tray if you are doing a ham and a beef roast. I really can't tell you much ...
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| Parmesan, Cheddar or Mozarella cheese? | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I am throwing a party and I was wondering if you could help....I have this recipe of fish fingers ...
A: I would not change it in this recipe. Parmesan is a hard cheese and when used as part of a coating ...
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| 50th birthday party with 30-35 guest | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I am hosting a party for my husbands 50th bd. About 30 of our closest friends will be attending. ...
A: I'd make 1 burger for each guest and 1 hot dog for each guest because if you don't, someone will be ...
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| scalloped poatoes for 70 people | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me out. We are having a 40th birthday party for my best friend and ...
A: It's not usually good to serve pasta and potatoes in the same meal, as it's a LOT of starches in the ...
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| How many party trays for 200 people? | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I am planning my wedding reception for approximately 200 people. We are trying to do things cheap ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| Catering a party | 7/23/2008 |
Q: How many pounds of chicken and pulled pork do I need for 45 people?
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| graduation party | 7/21/2008 |
Q: Hosting my sons graduation party. Roughly 50-60 people. Menu: pizza, keibassi and sauerkraut, ...
A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ...
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| BBQ | 7/21/2008 |
Q: We are having a BBQ for 100 people. I want to serve hamburgers/cheeseburgers, hotdogs, lemmon ...
A: You are serving far too many entree dishes and you are going to have a ton of leftovers if you don't ...
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| wedding reception | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I want to make pork loin for my son's wedding reception that I am hosting in my yard..not sure how ...
A: OMG if you brine them they will be fabulous. Brining is a technique used by BBQ-ers who slowly smoke ...
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| wedding reception | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I want to make pork loin for my son's wedding reception that I am hosting in my yard..not sure how ...
A: I would roast them in the oven. Get a large rimmed baking sheet and spray it with Pam, and place ...
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| wedding reception | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I want to make pork loin for my son's wedding reception that I am hosting in my yard..not sure how ...
A: You can't cook and reheat this because it will be very dry. Prep it to the point of popping it in ...
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| Graduation party | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I am planning my daughters graduation party for about 75 people. The menu so far includes 100 pc ...
A: You need at least 2 pieces of chicken per person, 4 if you are serving wings OR 1 burger/2 dogs per ...
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| Food for birthday party | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I need to know how much hamburger I will need to feed 40 people taco salad. There will be approx. ...
A: Figure 6 oz of cooked meat per salad. This will require about 15-18 pounds of raw meat depending on ...
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| how much is enough | 7/15/2008 |
Q: My church group is holding a fundraiser where we will be cooking brisket. We plan to do chopped ...
A: Oh dear--now you have a problem because you don't know which they will eat. This is why on wedding ...
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| Catering for 60 people | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I have offered to provide the food for a friends family reunion of approx 60 people. There will be ...
A: Wow Jennifer!! Lots of questions!! I'm thinking that if you were to email me directly we could ...
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| broccoli salad | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I am making broccoli salad for my sons wedding how much broccoli,bacon,and onions will i need to ...
A: Here's a great broccoli salad--this is scaled for 200 but below is the recipe scaled for 6 so you ...
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| Self-catering daughter's wedding of 200 people | 7/10/2008 |
Q: My daughter is getting married the end of August. For the menu she has chosen chicken breasts in ...
A: Cook the sauce and the chicken separately and hold the sauce in a warming tray (steam table-chafing ...
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| Baptism Help | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I am having a baptism for my daughter and I'm planning to have a small family reception (~35 ...
A: If you wait until 2 pm to feed them, they will either be too full of appetizers to eat or so hungry ...
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| cooking burgers | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I recently cooked 250 8Oz fresh burgers for a gathering but found that in order to ensure the meats ...
A: If you trust the source of your ground beef, you can leave it pink in the middle, I use a reputable ...
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| military retirement party help!!!!! | 7/2/2008 |
Q: My husband is retiring from the navy after 26 years, and we are having the reception/party at our ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person for just the party. If I were ...
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| Help..how much? | 7/2/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me how many pounds of potatoes I need to purchase to make potato salad for 150 people? ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| Wedding Reception for 65 | 7/1/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are already married but never got the actual wedding, we are planning a Beach ...
A: OK, the first thing to do is RELAX so you can enjoy your party. The general party rule is that if ...
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| how much food for 100 ?? people | 6/27/2008 |
Q: We are having an open house graduation party for our daughter. We have 18 adults and 11 children ...
A: Oh dear--you are an industrious lady! First, get on the phone and find out how many you are going ...
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| freeze ahead shower food | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I am working on a 50th anniversary party. We are planning on finger foods. What ideas/recipes do ...
A: Shrimp cocktail is always popular and very easy to make and serve. Finger sandwiches are also ...
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| wedding reception for 100 | 6/27/2008 |
Q: Terri, I asked for help from you before and you told me you needed more info, so here goes. To ...
A: Why don't you call me and we'll talk about it? My number is 561-389-2582. It's a cell so I usually ...
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| 1st birthday party cookout | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I am having a first birthday party for my son in a few weeks and am unsure of how much food I will ...
A: You need to cut back on your menu items because if you don't, you are going to have tons of ...
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| APPLE PIE | 6/25/2008 |
Q: TERI, I NEED TO MAKE A LARGE SHEET PAN OF SOME KIND OF APPLE SQ. FOR THE FOURTN OF JULY I NEED HELP ...
A: Do a cobbler or a buckle. They are super easy and you will be a hero with some apples, flour, ...
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| red roasted patatoes | 6/25/2008 |
Q: How many pounds of patatoes do i need for 120 people for wedding reception thank you
A: You will need about 5 oz of potato per person, so for 120 people you will need about 42 pounds of ...
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| Luau engagement party for 70 people | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I am cooking for my daughters luau party for 70 people. how much chicken do I need for kabobs, how ...
A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ...
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| Elegant Salad for 50 | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I am hosting a 50th birthday party for my husband and have my menu ready except for the salad. I ...
A: That sounds wonderful, but if you want to make it special, you could add just a few more things that ...
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| keeping chicken juicy | 6/22/2008 |
Q: Planning a wedding reception and one of the menu items is chicken breast do you hae any suggestions ...
A: Chicken breast is intrinsically dry to begin with so you might want to brine it before cooking to ...
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| thoughts-quantity | 6/22/2008 |
Q: Im helping with a reception the bride has requested chcken breast (is a must) fettucini noodle w/ ...
A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ...
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| Wedding reciption | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I am helping a friend prepare food for her daughter's weeding. We are unsure of how much food we ...
A: You need to cut back on your menu items because if you don't, you are going to have tons of ...
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| Questions about clay ovens? | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I live in Diamond Bar, a city in Southern California. I am looking for a tandoor clay oven that can ...
A: What you are looking for will possibly have to come from India. The way to find one would be to go ...
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| Wedding Reception | 6/15/2008 |
Q: Teri..I have been searching the internet for what quantities to buy for about 170 people for a ...
A: Oh my--you poor stressed thing--I feel for you!! I will go ahead and do the math for you in ...
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| Graduation Party How Much Do I Make? | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I'm planning a graduation open house for my daughter. There will be 150-160 people, mostly adults or ...
A: OMG!! Ruth honey, you DEFINITELY need to cut back on your number of menu items! You will be too ...
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| pasta cooking | 6/12/2008 |
Q: i need to cook spaghetti (red sauce) for 50 people how many pasta should i buy and how many sauce (i ...
A: It's much cheaper to make your own. Here's an excellent recipe that will serve your guests easily. ...
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| luncheon reception | 6/11/2008 |
Q: Teri: I am doing a luncheon reception for 250-300 people. Was thinking of serving the costco sliced ...
A: I would definitely change to cold cut platters--they look nice and people can choose what they ...
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| luncheon reception | 6/10/2008 |
Q: Teri: I am doing a luncheon reception for 250-300 people. Was thinking of serving the costco sliced ...
A: Goodness Jude, you are very brave! I have many punch recipes, but I would need to know a bit more ...
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| Chicken strips for 75 people | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I am having a graduation party and I would like to get a recipe for chicken strips in a ...
A: I'd do wings as they are the easiest thing to do--and you can buy them on the day of the party for ...
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| 50th Anniversary food quantities | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I have googled & googled & googled many questions, pictures, answers....and I'm still a bit ...
A: You are having an after lunch party for people who don't eat that much, you need to cut way back on ...
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| surprise party for 50 | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I am having a surprise party for my husbands 50th birthday. Since it is a surprise and I am doing ...
A: You can make the turkey and the meatloaf in advance, along with the stuffihg and reheat on the day ...
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| wedding reception | 6/4/2008 |
Q: "Hello, I will be planning and preparing food for 100 ppl for a fall wedding reception for my ...
A: Connie, I'll be glad to help you, but I will need to know definitely how many guests you are having ...
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| Birthday Party - Open House... | 6/3/2008 |
Q: Having approx. 50 people at an open house 5:30 to 9 p.m. - All adults and am thinking of the ...
A: Just reading what you are planning to serve I know that you are planning WAY too much food. Granted ...
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| Amount of Food to Prepare | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I am helping to cater my sisters wedding. I am so confused about the amount of food to prepare for ...
A: For each person you will need 6 oz of meat, 5 appetizer bites, 4 oz of each side dish, 2 oz of ...
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| open house | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I am having a graduation open house for 250 people. The menu is: Baked ziti chicken parmagina ...
A: Patricia dear, Without knowing which entree people want, you are going to have a ton of ...
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| food amount | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I am having about 120 people for an open house. In addition to sandwiches, I am trying to figure ...
A: OK, here we go: 4 oz of potato salad per person 4 oz of cole slaw per person 4 oz veggies per person ...
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| graduation open house | 5/28/2008 |
Q: We are having a open house for my sons H.S. graduation. I sent out 200 invitations so who knows how ...
A: OMG Roxanne!! You are insane!! LOL You need to hire a couple of helpers--seriously but here we go: ...
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| graduation open house | 5/26/2008 |
Q: We are having a open house for my sons H.S. graduation. I sent out 200 invitations so who knows how ...
A: Yes I do, but you will need a head count, please let me know when you have a firm number and I will ...
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| potato salad | 5/24/2008 |
Q: Your potato salad recipe sounds wonderful! How many does it serve? I am doing a similar graduation ...
A: The recipe I sent you should serve 20-25, I made an error it should be nine pounds of potatoes--the ...
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| confused | 5/22/2008 |
Q: cornstarch macaroni salt dry mustard black pepper evaporated milk butter shredded sharp ...
A: I'd strongly suggest that you have 9 other people help you and you each make a batch for 16 people. ...
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| H.S. Graduation Open House | 5/22/2008 |
Q: We are planning to have enough food for 100 people. Here's the plan... -BBQ brisket (about 60# ...
A: You can double this recipe--it's a crowd pleaser--there's never any left no matter where I take it. ...
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| H.S. Graduation Open House | 5/22/2008 |
Q: We are planning to have enough food for 100 people. Here's the plan... -BBQ brisket (about 60# ...
A: You can make a German potato salad that doesn't require refrigeration, I have a recipe for a ...
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| High school open house | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I am having an HS open house for two daughters. I am thinking of the following menu: Shaved ham, ...
A: I'd still cut out one of the salads and the meatballs, keep all the trays. Turn the crockpot on HIGH ...
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| hot dogs for a large kid party | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I am also having a large party 100 people (50 are 5 years and under) I am only serving hot dogs, 2 ...
A: OK, when you get done grilling the dogs, put them in a container and leave them on the grill and ...
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| High school open house | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I am having an HS open house for two daughters. I am thinking of the following menu: Shaved ham, ...
A: The menu sounds pretty extensive, and you are going to end up with too much food in my opinion. I'd ...
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| hot dogs for a large kid party | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I am also having a large party 100 people (50 are 5 years and under) I am only serving hot dogs, 2 ...
A: Grill the dogs and put them in a big pan in the oven at about 200-250 degrees which should keep them ...
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| Food for about 80 people | 5/19/2008 |
Q: So I am having planning an anniversary part for my parents 50th. I am looking at potentially 75 ...
A: I don't have any recipes for crow, I find everyone to be highly allergic to it so I would never make ...
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| high school grad open house | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I am planning an open house for my daughter's graduation. I have not gotten rsvp's from alot of ...
A: You need to get on the phone and find out who is coming so you can have a head count. It is ...
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| Outdoor Grad Party | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I am hosting an outside graduation party for about 50 people for my daughter next weekend. Menu is ...
A: Figure 4 oz of fruit/veggie per person and 1.5 ounces of dip. Cherry tomatoes Celery Sticks Baby ...
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| Reception for 100 | 5/18/2008 |
Q: HELP!! I am cooking for my step-daughters wedding, and while the menu was fairly easy for the bride ...
A: Unless you have sent out "chicken or beef" type menu cards with the invitations, you are in trouble ...
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| Food for about 80 people | 5/17/2008 |
Q: So I am having planning an anniversary part for my parents 50th. I am looking at potentially 75 ...
A: If you wish to make 75 portions of each entree because you don't know which ones your guests will ...
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| 25th anniversary | 5/15/2008 |
Q: what sort of food to do for a fork/finger buffet in a house for 250 people its has to be a cold ...
A: Well if it's a cold buffet then you will want to keep it in the fridge, in sealed or covered ...
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| Graduation, Food menu for 100 | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I'm having 100 people for my daughters graduation party in June. It's an Open House from 1:00 to ...
A: Chicken (legs&thighs) 1 per person--many people won't eat dark meat Ham BBQ on bun 4 oz per person ...
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| catering a graduation open house for 250 | 5/14/2008 |
Q: please help me figure amounts for potato salad,pasta salads,fresh vegetables brats and ...
A: Shirley, you are very brave indeed! 4 oz of potato salad per person 4 oz of Pasta salad per person 3 ...
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| looking for recipe for graduation party | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I'm going to be hosting a high school graduation party for my daughter in a few weeks. Last summer, ...
A: I only sent beef because you mentioned it was a brown gravy--you can easily change this to a lighter ...
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| Graduation party for 200 | 5/13/2008 |
Q: Could you help us out on the amounts of food we need? We will have Italian turkey, Ham sandwiches, ...
A: Maggie!! OMG!! You have FAR too many menu items and you will have literally pounds and pounds of ...
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| graduation party | 5/13/2008 |
Q: Can you recommend a menu for an after high school graduation party for abount 150 kids? The party ...
A: The easiest and best thing to do would be to call your local Domino's as they will give you an ...
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| Engagement Party | 5/13/2008 |
Q: Planning a menu of hamburgers, hot dogs and pork sandwiches using small potato and dinner rolls as ...
A: I think you are pretty much good to go here, you've got a good handle on the amount of food you will ...
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| Outdoor BBQ-Wedding Reception | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I'm helping my daughter's friend (from Japan) plan food for 75-80 people for an outdoor wedding ...
A: I think you have about the right amount--you should have plenty of food and maybe some leftovers you ...
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| looking for recipe for graduation party | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I'm going to be hosting a high school graduation party for my daughter in a few weeks. Last summer, ...
A: In all probability it was something like shredded turkey in a commercial brown gravy--very easy to ...
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| looking for recipe for graduation party | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I'm going to be hosting a high school graduation party for my daughter in a few weeks. Last summer, ...
A: I can help more if you tell me about the sauce taste. Was it cheesy? Did it taste sweet? Was it a ...
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| Cooking for 80 people- Help!!! Event 6/7/08 | 5/12/2008 |
Q: We have a friend cooking the following for 80 people Sausage peppers and onions, meatless lasagna, ...
A: I don't know what is the entree here but that's what you will need 80 servings of. If the meatballs ...
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| Food for 100 people | 5/11/2008 |
Q: turkey, chicken wings, chicken dish, sea food salad, regular salad, antipasto, brown beans, ham ...
A: Cathy, What will you do when you run out of lasagne? It's a popular dish and if you run out what do ...
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| Baking for large parties - preparation? | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I'm having a wedding reception in August for 80 people (assuming they can all come!) that my mother ...
A: I'd use either all fresh or all frozen--mixing them up will really mess up the end product. Put a ...
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| Food for 100 people | 5/10/2008 |
Q: turkey, chicken wings, chicken dish, sea food salad, regular salad, antipasto, brown beans, ham ...
A: Cathy dear, You need to cut WAYYYY back on your menu items or you are going to have a TON of ...
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| Defrosting LOTS of meat pre-wedding | 5/9/2008 |
Q: My mother is worried that if we get frozen meat from a farm (I REALLY want free-range meat) that we ...
A: If you are defrosting in a fridge, allow 2-3 days if it's all packed together--but the danger of a ...
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| wedding | 5/8/2008 |
Q: what is good and not real pricey for a wedding at 8pm. outdoors
A: Pasta dishes are the best choice for economy, but 8 pm is quite late for a wedding, so if you are ...
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| Pasta | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I have several catering jobs coming up off premises. How do you cook fettucini and travel it 10 ...
A: It's pretty difficult to do, there's an old saying that sauce will wait for the pasta but pasta ...
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| having an italian buffet for 100 people | 5/8/2008 |
Q: antipasti table with about 8 different choices 3 different pasta choices 3 different panini choices ...
A: You are going to have to cut down your menu considerably, as you have FAR too many choices here or ...
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| Birthday Party | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I will be cooking/preparing for a friends' birthday party. I will be doing most of the cooking ...
A: You should be able to do chicken kabobs and leave them in the marinade (refrigerated of course) ...
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| 10th Anniversary party-serving BBQ | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I would like to know how much brisket, potato salad, cole slaw, relish trays and beans I will need ...
A: You will need approximately 6 oz (cooked weight) of brisket per person, 4 oz of each salad per ...
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| graduation party for around 120 | 5/6/2008 |
Q: we are having shaved ham,turkey,roast beef.how much should we get? thank you Linda
A: Calculate 5 oz of meat for every sandwich you expect to serve. I find that turkey is the most ...
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| 50TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY | 5/5/2008 |
Q: We are planning a afternoon (1-4pm) party for my inlaws. We would like to serve fresh fruit, dollar ...
A: I've scaled it for 250--I had a much longer details answer but it got lost in cyberspace and I ...
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| Baking for large parties - preparation? | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I'm having a wedding reception in August for 80 people (assuming they can all come!) that my mother ...
A: Shortcake can indeed be frozen. Fruit pies will keep for 2 days unrefrigerated if they are double ...
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| Graduation | 5/1/2008 |
Q: We are planning a High School Graduation party with 250 invited guests. My menu consists of ...
A: OMG--you are beyond brave! You will need about 6 ounces of cooked meat for each sandwich which will ...
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| pork loin | 4/30/2008 |
Q: how many pounds of pork loin would it take to feed 100 people?
A: I would calculate 7-8 oz of boneless pork loin per person, precooked weight, if you are serving ...
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| Graduation party | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I am having my sons graduation party and want to have something simple like turkey and ham ...
A: If you are going to do this, for the money you might want to try getting some of the "big ...
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| Fruit and Dip for 100 | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I am providing light refreshments for a church bridal shower. There will probably be about 100 ...
A: Wow--100 people at a bridal shower is a LOT! You will want to do the fruit as close to the time of ...
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| Amounts | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I am having a party for approximately 120 people. I am serving, hotdogs, hamburgers, sausage & ...
A: The first thing you need to do is cut your menu choices--there's a reason that when you go to a ...
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| Spaghetti Fundraiser | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I am organzing a spaghetti fundraiser for the March of Dimes and wonder how much spaghetti to plan ...
A: I am sending this scaled for 75 people. You have to PROMISE me that you will make it EXACTLY as ...
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| Spaghetti Fundraiser | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I am organzing a spaghetti fundraiser for the March of Dimes and wonder how much spaghetti to plan ...
A: It's cheaper to make sauce and I can give you a recipe that's cheaper and soooo much better than jar ...
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| Side Dishes | 4/21/2008 |
Q: How much potato salad & macaroni salad would you make for approximately 150 people?
A: A serving size would be 4-6 oz of each per person. It doesn't sound like much, but you will have a ...
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| Catering 4 meals for 250-300 youth over a 3 day period | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I am catering a 3 day youth event for my church in which I am in charge of 4 of the meals. Lucky me ...
A: I would calculate 6 oz of BBQ meat PER SANDWICH and 5-6 oz of potato salad per serving. As you are ...
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| 175 - 200 person wedding | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I am catering a wedding for 175 - 200. The bride wants potatoe salad and I have never made that in ...
A: My Kayci, you are brave! Here's a pretty good basic potato salad recipe scaled for 200. I know I ...
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| Lasagna Servings | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I am cooking for 250. Could you please tell me how many servings of lasagna you can get out of a ...
A: Tiffany dear, you are very brave and have an unmatched generosity of spirit to take on such a ...
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| Cooking Chicken Broccoli Alfredo with Ziti for 125 | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I volunteered to make this for my brother's wedding in June. I have made it before but not sure how ...
A: Tammy my dear you are certifiably insane. I hope your brother appreciates how much work you have ...
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| fruit salad | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I am giving a bridal shower and would like to serve a simple fresh fruit salad as a side dish. I ...
A: They do blend well but the key is to have really GOOD fruit so that everything tastes as good as ...
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| Lunch Buffet for 200-Quantities | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I am planning a cold lunch buffet for 200 people with a mediterranean theme- hummus, eggplant salad ...
A: For a rule of thumb: 4 oz of appetizer per person--divide among appetizers if serving more than ...
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| Lunch Buffet for 200-Quantities | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I am planning a cold lunch buffet for 200 people with a mediterranean theme- hummus, eggplant salad ...
A: You are being MUCH to ambitious with this many items--you will have leftovers for months! Cut back ...
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| Teacher Appreciation dinner for 40 | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I'm hosting a dinner for 40 people and my theme for the evening is centered around starfish, ...
A: You might try a light chicken piccatta or chicken marsala to go with the fish. I'd go with a nice ...
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| How much to serve? | 3/22/2008 |
Q: My daughter is getting married in April. We are keeping things simple and will be having a Hors ...
A: OMG!! Fire your wedding planner!! How could she have let you do this??!! You have to change the ...
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| Buffet for 60 | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I'm having the following foods for a surprise birthday party. Appetizers pigs in a blanket and ...
A: Calculate 1 entree serving per person, 6-8 appetizer pieces per person, 3 oz of cheese per person, 4 ...
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| Wedding reception | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I would like to ask what sort of menu you would suggest for a wedding reception that will be held ...
A: You are brave to do the food for this many people!! I will need to ask you some questions in order ...
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| How much to serve? | 3/17/2008 |
Q: My daughter is getting married in April. We are keeping things simple and will be having a Hors ...
A: I apologize for the delay--I have been traveling and just got internet access about an hour ago--I ...
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| Graduation Party 120 people | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I would like to know if 35 lbs of different lunch meat will be enough and how much bread. I am also ...
A: If it's not going to be a sit down dinner, then I'd plan 4 oz of veggie and 4 oz of fruit per ...
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| Graduation Party 120 people | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I would like to know if 35 lbs of different lunch meat will be enough and how much bread. I am also ...
A: OMG! You have more than enough lunch meat--I usually figure 4 oz per person which is 30 pounds. With ...
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| Keeping Cheesy Hash Browns Warm | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I would like to serve cheesy hash browns at my daughter's graduation open house. I'm wondering what ...
A: Everything will eventually dry out in a chafing dish or a steam table unless you add some liquid to ...
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| 80th b.day party | 3/3/2008 |
Q: We are having a party for60-65 guests We are serving White Wine& Mushroom Chicken Roasted red ...
A: We are having a party for60-65 guests We are serving White Wine& Mushroom Chicken Roasted red ...
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| Banquet service | 2/28/2008 |
Q: A guest states she ordered a vegetarian meal. You try to find one for her but you are informed there ...
A: You tell the guest that you have no more vegetarian meals available and offer her a refund on her ...
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| cold pasta salad | 2/26/2008 |
Q: can you give me a recipe for a simple pasta salad that can be served cold. Preferably tomato based ...
A: Vegetarian Pasta Salad 60 servings INGREDIENTS 10 cups mayonnaise 1/2 cup and 2 tablespoons red ...
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| warming dinner plates | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I am preparing a fundraising dinner for 100+ people. I have been requested to warm the dinner ...
A: Put them in an oven set at 125 to 150 degrees and that should do it--unless you have a commercial ...
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| Cooking for 100 people | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I am making lasagna for 100 people. I make lasagna often, but now I will be using a much larger pan ...
A: Here's a recipe for 100 people or you can increase your recipe to feed 100 by multiplying it by 12 ...
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| 200 guest side dish Mac and Cheese | 2/13/2008 |
Q: Boy Scout group mac and cheese 175 guest potluck How much pasta do you buy and how much cheese I ...
A: If you are serving this as a side dish, you need 5-6 oz cooked product per person, as an entree you ...
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| party for 100 | 2/11/2008 |
Q: a friend asked me to cook for a party of 100, I am use to cooking for a lot of people and don't ...
A: The number of half trays you will need for each is going to depend on the amount of food (by weight) ...
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| Recipe | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I need a recipe for cheesy hash browns for 100 people. I found one recipe, but it called for only 5 ...
A: Every thing seems right except that's not nearly enough potatoes--I'd never mix 5 sticks of butter ...
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| Recipe | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I need a recipe for cheesy hash browns for 100 people. I found one recipe, but it called for only 5 ...
A: I calculated the serving at Oz of potatoes per person which came to 600 ozs which divided by 16 ...
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| Recipe | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I need a recipe for cheesy hash browns for 100 people. I found one recipe, but it called for only 5 ...
A: Multiply the recipe you have by 8 for 100 people--at 6oz of hash browns per serving with a little ...
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| pasta for 100 | 2/3/2008 |
Q: Would you please tell me how much sauce we will need for pasta to fee 100 people(adults). Thank ...
A: It depends on what kind of sauce you are serving, some sauces are more powerfully flavored so you ...
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| about 200 people | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I am getting married and we are realizing everything is very costly!we booked a caterer but they ...
A: You have a very good friend indeed! You will need about 6 ounces of uncooked meat per person which ...
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| blacken tilapia | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I volunteered to make blacken tilapia for our dart league- apx 30 people. We do not eat until the ...
A: Julie, you are very brave!! I would cook all the fish earlier in the day and chill it. You will ...
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