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Cooking for Parties/Questions Answered by Expert Teri Davis Newman
| Subject | Date Asked |
| My wedding reception meal plan | 2/7/2012 |
| Q: There will be about 70 people. This is what I am thinking about the food: BBQ chicken carne asada ... A: Fried plantains would be a nice slightly sweet counterpoint to the other dishes. Make sure they are ... | |
| Wedding reception | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: I am doing most of the food for my daughters wedding reception, about 75 people. I am renting a ... A: You are making WAAAAAYYYY too much food and you are going to have a ton of wasted food and ... | |
| Pasta Buffet for 150 | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: My step daughter has asked me to handle a pasta buffet at her wedding for 150 guests. She has ... A: You are in way over your head. There's no way that 5 people will be able to produce pasta at the ... | |
| lasagna or baked ziti | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: I'm making lasagna or baked ziti for 100 people, so I will need to make several trays..can I fully ... A: That's cool. I get a lot of requests from people who are catering something for money. For some ... | |
| storing cooked food | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: I am making sausages, peppers and onions in tomato sauce for 100 people, can I fully bake them, ... A: Tomatoes are acid and eat through aluminum pans quickly. You can reheat them, but they will be ... | |
| lasagna or baked ziti | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: I'm making lasagna or baked ziti for 100 people, so I will need to make several trays..can I fully ... A: You can, but the quality will be greatly diminished and you won't save any time. It takes just as ... | |
| amount of food i need to serve a wedding of 100 people | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: I am going to be catering a wedding and i need to know how much food i will need to serve their ... A: If you don't have professional credentials and equipment, you are going to be responsible for a ... | |
| Wedding reception 300 guest | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: We are preparing a wedding reception lunch for 300 guest. It will be hot and cold, scalloped ... A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ... | |
| pricing | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: I RECENTLY LAUNCHED MY HOME BASED SERVICE AND WAS ASKED TO CATER A B-DAY PARTY FOR 100 GUESTS.THE ... A: Never but never do another catering job where they buy the food and you do the work. They will ... | |
| 50th Wedding Anniversay Open House | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: My sister and I are hosting an open house for our parents' 50th Anniversary. We decided to do this ... A: You go girl! By the way, I'm running for Congress and if you happen to be in Illinois or know ... | |
| Chicken Cacciatore | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: I'd like to make a nice Chicken Cacciatore tray for a birthday party for about 40 people. Do you ... A: This recipe will serve 50 12-1/2 cups all-purpose flour for coating 1 tablespoon salt ... | |
| Eggplant Parmesan | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: Do you have a recipe for eggplant parmesan that will feed about 50 people for my son's birthday ... A: This is scaled for 60 people. 18 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced 12 eggs, beaten 24 cups Italian ... | |
| 50th Wedding Anniversay Open House | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: My sister and I are hosting an open house for our parents' 50th Anniversary. We decided to do this ... A: Do one or the other, but not both on the cake/cheesecake. Cookies and coffee are always nice but ... | |
| cooking for a birthday party | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: I need to cook for my son's birthday party for about 40-50 people. Do you have a recipe for Chicken ... A: Go to Sam's club and buy their frozen Chicken Cordon Bleu. It's really pretty good and then toss ... | |
| alfredo sauce | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: I need a recipe for alfredo sauce that will hold up better then the regular cream/butter recipe. Is ... A: Pasta Alfredo is simply a super rich macaroni and cheese. It does NOT hold well in a steam table ... | |
| 50th birthday | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: I'm planning a 50th Birthday for my husband it's in December. so I need to get invitations in the ... A: Any way you like--it's YOUR party! Choose your menu, choose your hours with 2-5 being am good time ... | |
| Feeding 75 people | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: Terry, I am having a business dinner event for approx., 75 people. This is buffet style dinner. I ... A: 35 servings of something chocolate and 35 servings of something not chocolate. Most will take 1/2 ... | |
| Feeding 75 people | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: Terry, I am having a business dinner event for approx., 75 people. This is buffet style dinner. I ... A: Get the Chicken Picatta for everyone. It's a write-off and it's classier by far. Every cheap ... | |
| cheesy hashbrowns in a Nesco | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: I am planning to serve the cheesy hasbhrown casserole for a post wedding party. We will have ... A: Here's 2 of the most popular scaled for 60: 12 (2 pound) packages frozen hash brown potatoes, ... | |
| Chicken Alfredo with Bow Tie Pasta for 125 | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: Do you have recipe or more importantly portion amounts to do prepare chicken Alfredo using bow tie ... A: Pasta with Alfredo sauce is essentially fancy macaroni and cheese. The problem with this dish is ... | |
| baked ziti for 100 | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: Planning a baby shower for about 100 people and would like to know how much ziti to make. We are ... A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ... | |
| party/75-100 people | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: I am planning the food for my husband's office being in business for 50 years. It is an open house ... A: Every single item you have planned is either A. NOT finger food B. extremely messy and C. difficult ... | |
| 95th B-day Party | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: I have been asked to make the main course for a friends 95th b-day. Thay have invited 220 guests ... A: OK. They have managed to choose the two things that are the most difficult to hold, so make sure you ... | |
| 95th B-day Party | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: I have been asked to make the main course for a friends 95th b-day. Thay have invited 220 guests ... A: They are having wayyyyy too much food and too many entrees!! These people are going to have ... | |
| Salad for 120. Party Aug 12th | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: Can you please help me determine how much foo d I need for about 45 adults and 12 children? I have ... A: Premade lettuce salads are ridiculously overpriced. The key to buying lettuce is to buy heads that ... | |
| Daughter's High School Grad Party | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: Saturday Grad Party from 12-6pm at local park lodge. Expecting roughly 100 people, 50 percent family ... A: Go with the taco bar and forget the second part or you will have too much food. You can also make ... | |
| Apps for 250 prior to reception dinner | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: There will be ~ 250 people attending the wedding reception. Dinner is taken care of. The bride's ... A: With a full plated sit-down dinner, a cheese ball with crackers and bowls of salted peanuts will be ... | |
| Apps for 250 prior to reception dinner | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: There will be ~ 250 people attending the wedding reception. Dinner is taken care of. The bride's ... A: You better have a talk with the wedding planner. Here's an FYI between you and me about the Mother ... | |
| condiment supplies - amounts | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: i am bbqing hotdogs for approx. 500 and need some major help with condiment amounts ie: how many ... A: 11 ponds of onions should be plenty as not everyone will want them. Buy 4 #10 cans of ketchup and ... | |
| Baked Beans | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: Helping with a reception for 160 people, I have the baked bean task. How many large cans should I ... A: Don't serve beans out of a can, doll them up a bit! You'll need 5 oz of baked beans per person. ... | |
| buffalo chicken dip | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: I need to make enough Buffalo chicken dip to feed 160 people as an appetizer for a wedding. Can you ... A: I get to Baton Rouge a lot as my in-laws live there, and I love Louisiana a lot! I'm assuming you ... | |
| Graduation party open house | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: we are having a graduation open house for approx. 120 people. My daughter is wanting to have breaded ... A: 2oz of uncooked pasta per person. Add some extra sauce to the pasta to keep it moist. Hold ... | |
| How much chicken, dogs and burgers needed? | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: I am organizing our neighborhood pool party. We have 65 kids and 65 adults coming. I ordered 100 ... A: Firrst, you better order some more chicken. You need at least one piece of chicken for each person. ... | |
| Cooking for a large party | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: We are having a 4th of July party this weekend and we don't want to be grilling while the party is ... A: The best way is to brine the chicken which will give it more flavor. Make a solution of 1 cup salt ... | |
| Party Menu | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I am having a summer party for approximately 80 people, 28 of them being children ranging from 3 - ... A: You are going to have way too much food. Do dogs and burgers and forget the ham and turkey because ... | |
| rehearsal dinner | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I am planning on a low country boil for 75-100 for my son's rehearsal dinner. we will have several ... A: Serve baked raspberry basil Brie with crackers and apple slices and you won't need anything else and ... | |
| lasagna recipe | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: got you lasagna recipe but am confused by the directions I got it fine up to the first boil and ... A: It means just what it says. Every time you heat something with spices, it gets better. This is why ... | |
| grilling vegetables | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: My friend asked me to purchase, prepare, and grill vegetables for her daughter's wedding reception. ... A: You will need: 14 of each veggie item Cut them in big chunks and toss them with some Italian salad ... | |
| food for 300 people | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: I am serving tacos...meat, lettuce, tomatoes, onion and olives. Also I am serving chips with salsa ... A: A crock pot of beanie-weenies isn't going to feed 300 people, it MIGHT feed 10. You're about to ... | |
| Grad Party | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I am having a Grad party for my daughter. We are expecting approximately 90 people. MY daughter is ... A: If they are under 21 then no booze. You didn't say if it was a high school, college or kindergarten ... | |
| Catered Grad Party | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: I am having my son's grad party next weekend at a country club. They are preparing all of the food ... A: You will always have no-shows. I can't believe you are doing a grad party that's going to cost as ... | |
| wedding buffet for 60 people | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: My niece is getting married and wants to have a buffet wedding for 60 people with with us preparing ... A: Lasagne is always a crowd pleaser. 10 pans of Stouffer's frozen meat lasagne would be plenty. Add ... | |
| Baked Beans | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: How many large cans of baked beans do I need to cook for a cookout for 60-70 students. The other ... A: You will need about 6 ounces of baked beans per person. Since you didn't tell me the size of the ... | |
| Antipasto Salad for 100 people | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: I have asked for your expert advise about my sons wedding that I will be traveling to in June. We ... A: Here's a great one! I've scaled it for 100 but I'm going to send you the smaller version of it in ... | |
| grad party | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: We are hosting a graduation party. We expect approx 130 people. Almost all adults and many are ... A: This is way too much food. I don't know what a chicken riggie is, so I'm assuming it's a regional ... | |
| Graduation Party | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: I am hosting an outdoor grad party. I want to know if I have enough food for 85 people. Included in ... A: You already have way more than you need. Skip the burgers and dogs. Let your friends bring the ... | |
| Party Spread | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: I am hosting a High School Graduation Party for approx. 65 guests. It will start 3pm. I am serving a ... A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a BIG way because if you don't, you are going to have ... | |
| Birthday Dinner | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: I have 65 people coming for a birthday dinner how many pounds of the items below would I need to ... A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ... | |
| Cold Plates for 75 Guests | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: I'm catering my in-laws 65 Birthday party and I thought Cold Plates would be a good idea, however, ... A: I'd do a cold plate that can be wrapped with a Saran wrap and get the commercial grade as it sticks ... | |
| Grady Party food/ or no food | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I am hosting my own Graduation party which starts at 6:30pm. I was planning on serving snacks ... A: Well, it is a rather boring menu, but if it's what you and your friends like to eat, it's your party ... | |
| First Communion | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to cook as much as I can for my son's Communion party. There will be about 25 people ... A: I will give you a recipe scaled for 25 people. 5 eggs, beaten 2 lemons, juiced 4 cups and 2 ... | |
| How much Pasta and Sauce to make for 110 people | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: My church is holding a banquet just for women. We are doing 3 kinds of pasta(penne, angel hair and ... A: Sherry, Unless you know how much of each kind you will need, it's hard to say. Generally you will ... | |
| Another large wedding reception | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: I read the post that was answered about the 250 guest wedding reception and it was very insightful. ... A: Pasta is a bitch to hold because it sucks up your sauce. Ever make a pasta salad and the next day ... | |
| quantities needed | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: I am catering a college graduation party for 75 people. The menu: appetizers are cheese, pepperoni, ... A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ... | |
| Wedding | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: how much salmon do we need to feed 250 people and what is a great recipe for a wedding? What ... A: Asparagus with Hollandaise would be a lovely counterpoint to a simple grilled salmon with a mango or ... | |
| graduation party | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: I am having a college grad party for my dughter for 100 people on a small ferry river boat. I want ... A: Your chicken dish doesn't keep well nor does it reheat well. Pasta also doesn't keep well hence the ... | |
| Breakfast for 35 | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: I am feeding 35 teachers for a buffet breakfast . What would you recommend for quantities of each ... A: Do it in a much easier way. Bacon, eggs and toast and with 35 don't do a buffet. 2 eggs, 3 strips of ... | |
| Cooking Mac n' Cheese for 200! | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: I have been asked to cook for 200 high school grads at one of their celebrations next month. I'm ... A: You will need 20 full size pans. I've scaled this for 200 servings. 50 cups uncooked elbow ... | |
| Wedding for a 100 people | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: and he has decided to do the food.Which has now made me a little worried LOL. But my questions are ... A: Tell him not to do the food and hire a caterer so he can enjoy his wedding. Send him a check! ... | |
| Is it feasible to do a cookout wedding reception for 100? | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: I'm planning on getting married next year and I'm trying to figure out the budget. I'm wondering if ... A: You have snapped. LOL This is way to much food. You need to cut back on your menu items in a big ... | |
| Graduation Party | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I am having a college graduation party. Approximately 80 quests. I am planning on having beef ... A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ... | |
| Wedding for 160 people | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I am planning on catering my own wedding and wondering how much food to buy for approx 160 people. ... A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ... | |
| Cooking for a wine event | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: How much cabbage and pork shoulder or butt do I purchase for 800 pork sliders. People will be going ... A: You will need about 1.5 oz of cooked pork for each slider. I would buy fresh picnic hams and cook ... | |
| Large Group | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: I am ordering and planning the food for our baseball league opening day. We have estimated the ... A: I'm not sure I understand your question. You are serving hot dogs, chips and a drink and you're ... | |
| Lasagna | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: I am using your recipe to prepare a lasagna feed for 250 for a Fire Dept. fund raising dinner. I had ... A: You can make a little extra, but I think that's correct. This sauce freezes quite nicely--I always ... | |
| pasta | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I am very impressed by your site! I am having an end of the year basketball party on Friday night ... A: Mix some cream cheese in with the Alfredo sauce to emulsify it and this will keep it from ... | |
| Desert Bar | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: I have been plan to do a dessert type bar for a teachers appreciation celebration for 60 teachers. ... A: Do cheesecake with a topping bar. Strawberries, blueberries, cherries and hot fudge over the frozen ... | |
| Wedding catering question | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: I was hoping for some advice on catering for my wedding. We are planning on around 150 people. Our ... A: Here's my best advice: DON'T DO THIS. Call a caterer that KNOWS what they are doing, this is your ... | |
| wedding reception | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: We are having chicken,rigatoni,parsley potatoes,vegetable,I was wandering we want to bake and slice ... A: You have plenty of food as it is, you won't need any more than you have--plus I'm sure there will be ... | |
| 150 people for 50th Wedding Anniversary | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: we are planning to have a light buffet... turkey, ham, buns, potato salad, pasta salad, caesar ... A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ... | |
| Food for 250 guest | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: We need a little help. My daughter is getting married and would like to know how much food to serve ... A: It is impossible for you to have a party of this size and do all the cooking yourself at your home ... | |
| taco bar serving size | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I'm hosting an open house party from 5-10pm. We are having a self serve taco bar with beans, rice, ... A: Please don't serve soy meat--it's horrible--even dogs won't eat it. Here's the rule of catering as ... | |
| cooking for about 50 guests. | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I am having a family gathering for about 50 guests at my home. Do I need to cook for 100 to make ... A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ... | |
| Feeding 100 | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: We are having a party and expect to have approx 120 guest some who will not eat so planning on 100 ... A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ... | |
| HOW MUCH OF EACH???? HELP....... pLZ.... | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: I am getting married and I was wondering how much of each item to make... I am planning around 250 ... A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ... | |
| having a breakfast for 150 people how much should i buy? | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: i am having a breakfast for a 150 people, no experience in cooking for a large group. The menu ... A: Do yourself a big favor and do breakfast casseroles and sausage. If you've never cooked for a crowd ... | |
| dinner for 150 | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I am hosting a Father Daughter Dinner Dance for 150 people. This is a sit down dinner. I am an ... A: I'd use bleu cheese if I were you. Feta is a nasty, salty cheese that is routinely unpopular and ... | |
| banquet | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I am cooking for 350 people pork loin, garlic cheesey potatoes and green beans want to make sure I ... A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ... | |
| Cooking for 200 people | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I'm cooking a buffet dinner for 200 people at our church. Below is my sample menu but I don't want ... A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ... | |
| reception help needed! | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I am planning a simple wedding reception of about 110 people. My mom and i will be making stuffed ... A: Stuffed Shells can be successfully frozen with or without sauce and can be purchased frozen without ... | |
| Pasta for 200 | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: This really looks great for my daughter wedding. I have a question it says Italian dressing and then ... A: The second should indeed be Caesar dressing, sorry!! My bad! Here's a smaller version of it so you ... | |
| graduation party | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: I am planning a graduation party for my son that will include about 80 people. My menu will include ... A: Never cook dishes for the same party separately as it increases your work load massively. Cook the ... | |
| wedding reception | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is getting married in April in Montery. We live 3 hours away. We have a very low budget, ... A: You can buy a chocolate fountain for 1/10th of what it will cost to rent one. Rival makes a great ... | |
| Keeping Baked French Toast Moist | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: I work at a Curling Club Kitchen, have frozen Cinnamon Swirl French toast cooked from frozen state ... A: It takes all of 3 minutes start to finish to make French Toast. I can't believe you're serving it ... | |
| Chicken Alfredo | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: I want to make Chicken Alfredo for 100 people and have no clue!!! PLEASE HELP!!! A: Pasta with Alfredo is tricky for a group as the pasta sucks up the sauce and gets very dry; very ... | |
| Lasagna | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: Do you think this would be ok? Should I leave the lid on or off when cooking? any suggestions would ... A: Don't do it. Go buy 6 pans of Stouffer's party size meat and cheese frozen lasagna, thaw it 2 days ... | |
| Christmas Dinner "Italian Style" | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: I am hosting an Italian Style Christmas Dinner at my home for around 30 people. I live in Texas and ... A: Italian Christmas is always fun to do--it's a change up from the usual turkey/ham meats and is ... | |
| cooking for large group | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: what would be an easy and economical meat to cook for a large group-100 people? It's a church ... A: Get 4 fresh hams (AKA pork butts) and cover them with seasonings of your choice and slow cook at 325 ... | |
| Wedding for 160 | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I am catering a friend's wedding with 160 guests. I have experience cooking for large groups (up to ... A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat 4 ... | |
| Husbands birthday party with 60+ guest | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I am planning a birthday party for my husband and I want to make sure i have good choices of food. I ... A: w I'd do something like chips/salsa/dip for the appetizer. You could do a great brisketith ... | |
| cooking for a party | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: i am cooking for a party of 40 guests . Mostacoili and Roast Beef (pot roast) are on the menu. Im ... A: No, you aren't. Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of ... | |
| Christmas Dinner for 70 people | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: I was asked to do Ham,Turkey,Stuffing,Gravy,Mashed Potatoes,Green Beans,Corn. I have purchased 3 ... A: You have already purchased WAY too much food.If you were serving turkey alone, 68 pounds of turkey ... | |
| Party for 70 | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: I'm making a party for 100 people. I'm serving dinner buffet style. I want to know how much i need ... A: Your menu is a disaster. You have WAY too many dishes, you need to cut back. You don't serve pasta ... | |
| sweet 16 party | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: How much spinach dip with bread and buffalo chicken dip with crackers do I need for 75 people (55 ... A: Spinach dip for 75 * 8-1/4 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and chopped * 4-1/4 ... | |
| plated dinner | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: how would I do a plated meal for 30 with no hotbox, 2 cooks and 2 servers and all to be served at ... A: Most important is to HEAT THE PLATES! With heated plates to keep the food hot while you serve ... | |
| cooking for a reception for 160 people | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: i never catered before i just love to cook for people,but my girlfriend asked me to cater her ... A: I don't mean to be harsh, but you will thank me for this later. Here's the best help I can give you. ... | |
| Chricken marbella and green bean bundles | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: This is my third year as host to our Church Christmas Luncheon. I have relied on you in the past and ... A: In Sheila's recipe she says I can marinate chicken for 24 hrs. Is there anything wrong to stretching ... | |
| Vending at a festival. Help me Please!!! | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: Your answers are very helpful!!! I spent couple of hours reading them and got a lot of information. ... A: The most important thing is to have a limited menu and do it well. The most popular dish I've seen ... | |
| Dinner Party | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: Giving husband a surprise 70th birthday dinner, baked chicken, shells and cheese and green beans. ... A: I would make arrangements to have someone else pick up the chicken at 6 pm and serve it right away. ... | |
| Cheesecake for 225 people | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I want to make this as cheap as possible, thought about using 2" hotel pans. What is the quanity i ... A: Go to Sam's or Costco and buy 19 of the plain (pre-sliced into 12 pieces) Cheesecake factory frozen ... | |
| Beef Stew for 250 people | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: Help! I need a recipe for beef stew, enough to feed 250 people. A: Ingredients * 60 pounds cubed beef stew meat * 5-2/3 cups vegetable oil * 120 cubes ... | |
| Luncheon for 125 | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I'm cooking for a teachers luncheon in November for 125. Probably buffet style, maybe family style. ... A: You cannot cook for 125 people with "limited kitchen facility". You need a full commercial kitchen ... | |
| how much Ziti for 100 People | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I am doing a baked Ziti for my sons wedding reception. How much per person will I need to prepare. ... A: Per person you will need 3 oz uncooked pasta, 10 oz of sauce, 4 oz of cheese. You will need 3 oz of ... | |
| wedding reception for a 100 with only $500 | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I have been asked to cater a wedding reception buffet for 100 people for only $500 dollars. This ... A: I hope they like the food on the dollar menu at McDonald's!! Order 200 McDoubles, 100 small fries, ... | |
| potato salad for 150, cole slaw for 150 | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: I need to know the quantity of ingredients used for potato salad and cole slaw for 150 people. Also ... A: 4 ounces of each per person. The dressing for potato salad is usually mayo with some mustard, salt, ... | |
| Lasagna for wedding reception with 250 guests | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: In the planning stages of our daughter's wedding reception; is it realistic to think I can prepare ... A: Good choice! I'm glad to see my answer made you smile--some people think I'm being harsh because ... | |
| Lasagna for wedding reception with 250 guests | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: In the planning stages of our daughter's wedding reception; is it realistic to think I can prepare ... A: You've lost your mind. Please don't ruin your daughter's wedding and where are you going to find ... | |
| fondue | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: I want to have a cheese fondue at a party next month. Do you have a really good receipe for one. I ... A: Try this one. You can play with the ingredients a little bit down the road but this is a good ... | |
| wedding 100 kabobs | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: It was to be a bbq on wheels . Since I do not have THAT equipment I am thinking kabobs. all grilled ... A: No. You will lose your shirt doing this kind of a menu for 100 for $1500--you can't do this menu ... | |
| wedding light lunch | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I am planning a light lunch for a wedding with 160 guests and am wondering how much lunch meat, ... A: This isn't a light lunch, it's kiddie food at the day care. It's totally inappropriate for the ... | |
| Cheesy Hashbrowns for 250 | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I am catering a wedding and I need a good recipe for cheeesy hashbrowns for 250 people. A: Here's the original recipe to try out, it serves 12. 1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes, ... | |
| 25th Wedding Anniversary Party | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: My sister and I are planning a 25th wedding anniversary party for my parents and neither of us ... A: Call up Boston market and ask for their catering menu. For $9 per person, they will deliver the ... | |
| Wedding Reception for 225 people | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: My fiance and I are fortunate enough to have family friends who are very skilled in the kitchen to ... A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ... | |
| wedding light lunch | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I am planning a light lunch for a wedding with 160 guests and am wondering how much lunch meat, ... A: You are planning to serve bologna and crackers with cheese at a wedding? You're kidding, right? The ... | |
| Kabobs for 40people | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I am throwing a 50th Birthday party for my father and I was thinking about doing Chicken, Shrimp, ... A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ... | |
| Party for 60 people | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I am planning a surprise wedding anniversary party for my parents and are expecting 60 people to ... A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ... | |
| Football Banquet | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: We have a banquet at the end of the high school football season, last year the cost was over $15 per ... A: A Taco/burrito bar is always a popular choice. My aunt used to make a Mexican casserole that was ... | |
| catering a wedding reception for 70-75 | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I'm fixing potato salad, mac & cheese, baked beans, fruit tray with dip, vegs with dip, meat balls ... A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ... | |
| 60th Wedding Anniversary Party for 100 | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I would like to serve Fried Chicken which I will purchase from the store how many pieces should I ... A: 2 pieces of chicken per person--75% of it needs to be white meat. Forget the meatballs. 5 oz of ... | |
| 60th Wedding Anniversary Party for 100 | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I would like to serve Fried Chicken which I will purchase from the store how many pieces should I ... A: For starters: You will be serving way too much food since you have far too many dishes. Since you ... | |
| Feeding 100 | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I am self catering my daughters wedding. We are serving 110 guests. We are serving fried chicken ... A: You cannot do this. There is no way to cook for all these people without a commercial venue and you ... | |
| approx price for 150 ppl | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: Using your recipe for both the spaghetti meat sauce with penne and alfredo sauce with bowties, ... A: Every caterer has different price structures. Some charge 4 times the price of the ingredients to ... | |
| pasta salad for 125 | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I am making a pasta salad for my daughters wedding and we are expecting approx. 125-135 people. How ... A: You can cook the noodles several days in advance and keep in mind that if you put dressing on them, ... | |
| Graduation party for 75 - italian food | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: For our daughter's graduation party, I'm planning on (with help from friends and family) an italian ... A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ... | |
| cost to feed 300ppl | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: what would the cost to feed 300 ppl ham turkey and roastbeefs sands on rolls vege platters fruit ... A: Gee. I guess it would depend on the cost of said items. What color shirt am I wearing? Don't know? ... | |
| Buffet Quantities | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: We are having a mexican inspired summer party with a buffet for 50 people. I have two main courses: ... A: You are talking about TWO ENTREES and have NO IDEA who will be eating what--this is why at wedding ... | |
| appetizers | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: how many of each type do you think would be needed? A: You won't need very many, that's for sure--because no one will eat them. Why are you serving ... | |
| Grad party | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: I am having a Grad party for my daughter next weekend. Approx. 210 peeps invited. There are about 13 ... A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ... | |
| Reception food on a budget | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: We are having a casual get together to celebrate our wedding. You could call it a non-formal ... A: Roast Turkey with stuffing and mashed potatoes and green beans. Get your wedding cake at Wal-Mart ... | |
| wedding food for 300 plus people | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to help out a friend who's daughter is getting married this summer. They are expecting ... A: You are doing a chicken and a beef dish for 300? Will you be my friend too? I don't have any ... | |
| Graduation Party for 200 | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I am planning a Graduation party for my daughter. Now I'm nervous after reading some of your ... A: Simple menus are always the best. I think you will be fine with this one and since you have people ... | |
| Graduation party | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: My son is graduating later this month. We have a guest list of just over 200. Of those about 150 ... A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ... | |
| How much to cook. | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I am cooking shrimp fettuchini for a wedding of about 250-300 people in attendence. Keeping in mind ... A: OK, again I need to see the recipe. I'm glad you are an experienced cook, but fettucine tends to ... | |
| How much to cook. | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I am cooking shrimp fettuchini for a wedding of about 250-300 people in attendence. Keeping in mind ... A: I don't know, I need to see the recipe. It would depend on the amount called for in the recipe ... | |
| husbands 50th | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: I am having a lawn party for my husbands 50th birthday in August. It should be fairly hot in NY by ... A: I would think that something cool and tasty would be a good choice. I love a baked brie served at ... | |
| how many pounds | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: A friend has asked me to make mostaccioli and scalloped potatoes at her wedding reception. She will ... A: It is impossible for you to have a party of this size and do all the cooking yourself at your home ... | |
| New Year's wedding buffet | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: We are planning for about 250-300 guests on my daughter's Jan 1 wedding. It will be at 2:00 pm so ... A: Do a dessert and coffee buffet. Everyone will still be suffering with the excesses of New Year's ... | |
| amount of food for wedding | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm planning a wedding for approx. 60 people..i'm serving baked ziti, chicken parm, sausage, ... A: Tim, You are not only going overboard, you are going to be drowning in leftovers and wasted food. ... | |
| daughters graduation party | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: I'am serving taco in a bag for my daughters graduation open house. I also plan to have vegetable or ... A: It is impossible for you to have a party of this size and do all the cooking yourself at your home ... | |
| Birthday party for 70 people | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: My menu is Chicken Cutlets, baked macaroni and cheese, Sausage and meatballs sandwiches, and Pasta ... A: You are talking about THREE ENTREES and have NO IDEA who will be eating what--this is why at wedding ... | |
| Graduation Open House 200 | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I am having a Graduation Open House from 4:00- 10:00 for about 200 people. I was thinking of ... A: It is impossible for you to have a party of this size and do all the cooking yourself at your home ... | |
| Amount of Food | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I need to know approximately how much I need to purchase. The menu is as follows Meatballs no ... A: Without seeing the recipes, and not being blessed with psychic powers, I can't guide you on how much ... | |
| Amount of Food | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I need to know approximately how much I need to purchase. The menu is as follows Meatballs no ... A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ... | |
| Benefit BBQ for 500 | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: My husband has volunteered to do the cooking for a benefit BBQ that we were originally supposed to ... A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ... | |
| wedding party | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I have been asked to cook for a informal wedding and am not sure how much weight of meat I need to ... A: They are having WAYYYYYYYYYY to many dishes and choices for 40 people unless they are planning to ... | |
| benifit spaghetti dinner for 400 | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could email me the scaled recipe for 400 for this article please?? I am a ... A: It's a process of simple 3rd grade math to upscale a recipe, as a teacher you shouldn't need ... | |
| high school graduation party | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: Giving my daughter a high school graduation party. She put the invitation on facebook and 110 ... A: Just because 110 people said they were coming doesn't mean that they will. You need to do a ... | |
| Daughters Grad Party | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I'm am really stumped about my youngest daughters graduation party. We are having it in june a few ... A: Do a peel and eat shrimp cocktail with interesting sauces. You can lay the shrimp on a big ice ring ... | |
| Breakfast for 50-75 people | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: We are 5 women with no catering experience who are feeding 50-75 wedding guests on the day after a ... A: Skip the omelets. You'll have plenty of food without them. Twenty-somethings drink coffee for ... | |
| graduation party | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I am expecting 250 people and will have two meats, what buns do I want to use and how many? A: I am expecting 250 people and will have two meats, what buns do I want to use and how many? Please ... | |
| wedding reception | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: how much punch do i need to make for a wedding reception with total guests being 100. There will ... A: Figure 16 ounces of punch per person which is about 13 gallons. Get a small whole smoked salmon, 3 ... | |
| First Communion Party | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I am cooking for a communion party for 70 people. How much pasta sauce for mostacholi? Also should ... A: The kids will probably eat the regular pasta dish. I would definitely make this ahead, but you need ... | |
| Daughter's Graduation | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I am haveing my daughters graduation reception, with children included there could be around 450 ... A: You will need about 150 pounds of shaved meat for 450 people. I don't know what size/weight your ... | |
| graduation party for 300 | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: Of course I have several women lined up to help with all the food prep and serving for this many ... A: I would do the whole thing all at once and then freeze the completed recipe. You need about 8 ... | |
| Sandwiches for 65 people | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I have been asking to bring the fixing for sandwiches for 65 people. I understand your suggestions ... A: Most people don't eat pickles on a sandwich unless it's a burger. Per Sandwich: 4 oz of meat, 2 oz ... | |
| graduation party for 300 | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: We are planning on serving 300 people at my sons graduation party. We will be serving sloppy joes, I ... A: It is impossible for you to have a party of this size and do all the cooking yourself at your home ... | |
| Cooking for a DIY wedding for 100 guests | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I am cooking for my own wedding. The menu will be vegetarian and mediterranean based. I am ... A: It is impossible for you to have a party of this size and do all the cooking yourself at your home ... | |
| Quantities when serving two mains | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: I have read lots of your answers and find them very helpful - thanks! I am preparing food for a ... A: You shouldn't serve your entire menu at room temperature--and certainly not fish. It should be hot ... | |
| pricing | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: my daughter bakes and sells cookies, cakes and quiches and does not have a good idea about how to ... A: The catering rule of thumb is 4 times the cost of the ingredients for labor-but this is with someone ... | |
| planning graduation for 250 people | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I need to know how much spag sauce needed for 500 meatballs. How much cooked vegetables(calf medley ... A: You need to cut back on your menu items because if you don't, you are going to have tons of ... | |
| Meat/Cheese Trays for 60-75 | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: How do I determine how much Cheese, Deli Meat, Crackers, etc for 60-75 people? It's a "mixer" ... A: What time of day? If it's around 2 (after lunch) you will need less than if it's a happy hour when ... | |
| salads for 80 people | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I am preparing salads for 80 people and want to use my own recipes but not sure how much to make of ... A: Is it really taco salad without meat? People will feel mislead and disappointed because they will ... | |
| salads for 80 people | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I am preparing salads for 80 people and want to use my own recipes but not sure how much to make of ... A: Bonnie, NEVER EVER EVER give people this many choices when you don't have pre-orders. There's NO WAY ... | |
| serving pasta | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I will be catering a dinner with angel hair pasta. The dinner is buffet style and I want to know how ... A: Make sure there's water in the serving dish--and serve really really fast. Angel hair (capellini) is ... | |
| how many | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: will be serving 80 people. how many meatballs--small ones how many hot ... A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ... | |
| food for 100 | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I am having a wedding reception with about 100 people, my menu is chicken on the spit, parslied ... A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ... | |
| How much food for graduation open house | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: My question is how do I figure out how much food we will need. Our menu is as follows: Hamburgers, ... A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ... | |
| Portions | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I am having a benefit an am currently asking for donations, but before I do that I need to know how ... A: You need to cut back on your menu items because if you don't, you are going to have tons of ... | |
| how much to cook | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I am cooking brisket, whole chickens, and link sausage for 120 people. Sides will be potato salad ... A: You need to cut back on your menu items because if you don't, you are going to have tons of ... | |
| pounds per 4 salads | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I am making four salads 2 potatoe and 2 pasta. There will also be barbeque chicken breast 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 ... | |
| Strata for church Easter breakfast | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm making strata (3 kinds: asparagus/cheese, ham/cheese, and cheese only) for our church breakfast ... A: Without seeing the recipe, I can't tell what you will need and I would not make 3 kinds because you ... | |
| i need a recipe for chicken francese | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: recipe four chicken francese for 75 people i having sweet 16 for my daughter thank you A: 10 cups all-purpose flour 80 eggs, beaten 25 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 10 cups ... | |
| Fraternity Party for 325 people! | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: Teri, I figured out the costs and I bid 6800. to do fettucini alfredo,grilled, marinated ... A: I'm glad you like my site. I may be leaving the wedding planning biz soon as I won the Republican ... | |
| wedding | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I have my first catering job for a friend and I need to know how many pounds of prepared meatballs, ... A: Your original question made no mention of your arrangements or venue or experience. Here's what you ... | |
| wedding | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I have my first catering job for a friend and I need to know how many pounds of prepared meatballs, ... A: I think you should have started a lot smaller and if you don't have professional credentials and ... | |
| Easter Sunday Buffet Church | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I will be setting up five tables for buffet on Easter at church. I will have 2 bread/pastery table; ... A: You need to cut back on your menu items because if you don't, you are going to have tons of ... | |
| graduation party | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: Im making a BBQ style meal for a graduation party. We are having BBQ chicken, mac and cheese, garlic ... A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ... | |
| chicken salad | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a womens conference planned and there will be 160 ladies there. The lunch menu will be ... A: Not seeing the recipe, I can't tell you how much chicken you'll need. You will need about 7-8 ... | |
| Feeding 70 people | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I decided to make chicen alfredo and raviolis in red sauce with salad and garlic bread. I was going ... A: Costco rules! You'd be better off doing regular spaghetti or pasta and a nice meat sauce--much ... | |
| Fall Wedding Menu | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: My question is about a DIY wedding reception for 150 guests in October. Family friend is cooking a ... A: French bread is always popular--just warmed in the oven and served with butter or buy it hot and ... | |
| Reunion Barbeque Picnic for 150 | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I've learned so much by reading this forum. I am planning a family picnic with an estimated crowd ... A: This is such a well-thought out and put together plan that I don't think you need my help because it ... | |
| Fall Wedding Menu | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: My question is about a DIY wedding reception for 150 guests in October. Family friend is cooking a ... A: If you want to keep the Louisiana theme, french bread, red beans and rice, sensation salad, boiled ... | |
| tea, lemonade and water | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I'm providing the beverages for my daughters wedding in July. There will be approximately 300 guest. ... A: If there is dancing and it's outside, you are going to need at least 125 gallons of soft drinks ... | |
| Inexpensive menu for banquet-buffet style | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I wanted to know if you could give me a menu for a banquet for at least 200 people. We are having a ... A: They won't do anything other than the menu they gave you, so pick the best things from it. You ... | |
| how much foor for 2225 | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: Wedding reception for 225.. Menu. Roasted whole pig, Ribeye steak, chicken %26 sausage Jambalaya, ... A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ... | |
| Wedding Cake Question | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I'm currently struggling with figuring out the wedding cake size to order for my wedding. Our ... A: I'd get enough for a slice for everyone--but you can buy a smaller cake for show and the cutting and ... | |
| How Much Do I Need | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: Cooking for a wedding with 100 guests. My menu is as follows: Tossed Greed Salad with 2 types of ... A: I would figure about 3 ounces of uncooked pasta per person. You're going to have too much sauce, you ... | |
| alfredo sauce | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I am hosting a 50th anniversary party for my parents and plan to serve tortelli with alfredo sauce. ... A: I sure do! Here you go: 6-1/4 cups unsalted butter (12.5 STICKS) 25 cups heavy cream 25 cloves ... | |
| 90th Birthday Party | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: Our Mom died just over a month ago and our Dad is turning 90 in a few weeks. My 2 sisters and I are ... A: You'd better check with both your venue and your caterer. Most venues and caterers do NOT allow ... | |
| menu for a large group | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I have been given the task of planning our high school band's annual band banquet buffet. The menu ... A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ... | |
| Wedding Buffet | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: Teri - Our daughter is getting married in May. Unfortunately, the economy has hit us very hard and ... A: Call Boston Market's catering department or get their catering information from their website. For ... | |
| keeping baked chicken moist until served | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: How do I keep baked marinated chicken from drying out for the maybe 1-2 hours they will be done ... A: Brine them--the marinade will help with this. Dilute the marinate a bit and leave the chicken in ... | |
| hors D'oevres for 100 | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I am hosting a wine tasting/auction for my daughter's preschool at 7 pm. I'm planning on serving ... A: 6-8 appetizer bites per person per hour 16 oz of non-alcoholic beverage 2 oz of chips per person 1 ... | |
| Cooking for 70 hungry fraternity brothers | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I'm cooking a dinner for around 70 fraternity brothers who really love free food. I usually make ... A: Flank steak is a crappy piece of meat that is insanely overpriced. Why don't you do something like ... | |
| Party for about 80 | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I've invited about 80 people (not all will be attending though I'm thinking and hoping that at least ... A: You need to move the party time since you aren't serving a meal. You cannot have a party at dinner ... | |
| Oregon wedding in August | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I am having a wedding in Oregon on august 14 2010. I have thought of many different ways to serve ... A: Why don't you do a brunch? A mix of breakfast dishes and light lunch food would be nice. Think ... | |
| Easter buffet/ open house | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm planning an open house for Easter afternoon. I expect 20-25 people to come between 1:00 and ... A: Get a honeybaked ham and put it out as you need it. You don't have to leave the entire ham out. Put ... | |
| catering versus doing it ourselves | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: My brothers and sister and I are having a 50th anniversary party for our parents at the end of ... A: $10 per person is dirt cheap. You cannot host a party of this size at a home and you cannot bring ... | |
| St. Patrick's Day Party for 75 | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: My sister and I are planning a house party for St. Patrick's Day -a celebration on a Sunday between ... A: I'd just do a cake. You'll need a full sheet cake for this many people and Wal-mart bakeries are ... | |
| Cooking for 400 Wedding reception. | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: Wow you dedicate alot of your time to helping others. That is very noble of you. I have read a ton ... A: Even a restaurant couldn't do 400 people that came in all at once. You need BIG commercial ... | |
| wedding, cold plates | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I am having a wedding, with 150 people, and we are going to have cold plates for suppers, I would ... A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ... | |
| cooking for 70 | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I need a recipe for Chicken Marsala for 70 people. I am cooking day of event and want to time out ... A: Ingredients * 5 cups all-purpose flour for coating * 3 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon salt ... | |
| Feeding 120 | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: My friend and I are throwing her Dad a surprise 50th B-day party. We have 105 people who have rsvp'd ... A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ... | |
| Food for 100 | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: Teri, I have volunteered to cater a wedding for a good friend of mine. She wants Pork BBQ w/ buns, ... A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ... | |
| Italian buffet for 150 guests | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is getting married this summer, and my family is going to cater the meal. We are ... A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ... | |
| wedding reception menu | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I'm planning on 250 people approx. The wedding is at 2 pm so the reception is over the dinner hour. ... A: There's no possible way you can do food for 250 people for $1500 which breaks down to $6 per person ... | |
| Meat quantities | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I am serving 45 big eaters, what weight of meat would I need please. Thanks A: Are you sure they are big eaters? I would not do two meats unless you know for sure how many will ... | |
| Bereavement dinner at Church after Funeral | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: How many pounds of potatoes to make mashed potatoes for 100 people. How many pounds of green beans? ... A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ... | |
| Appetizers for 100 | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I are renewing our vows in December and plan on having appetizers after the ceremony. ... A: Oh Yum! That's my favorite kind of party! I don't know how much equipment you have but chocolate ... | |
| Artists reception | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: My daughter and 5 other artists are have an art showing in April. They are planning to serve 'finger ... A: For 66 cents per person they can't even afford a can of Wal-mart soda and a 1 oz bag of chips for ... | |
| wedding reception | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I am making mostaccoili, like so many other low budget wedding receptions, and I need to know how ... A: I think you should have hired a caterer and had fun at the wedding instead of sweating over a hot ... | |
| rehearsal dinner | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: Rehearsal buffet (Italian) will be for 30. Would 3 or 4 entrees be appropriate? Serving with Salad, ... A: NO!!! You NEVER EVER EVER SERVE 3 OR 4 ENTREES!! You need to cut back on your menu items in a big ... | |
| Cooking Prime rib for 175+ people | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I am contemplating catering a Prime Rib (sit down) dinner for an annual banquet that I am involved ... A: Boneless doesn't really cook that much faster and bone-in keeps the meat hot longer--but the meat ... | |
| time it takes to serve and consume a meal | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: 1.Would it be quicker for 100 people to help themselves to a main course from 2 server points, or ... A: Busing a table is what the busboy does--clears the dirty dishes and sets the table for the next ... | |
| ham salad sandwiches | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: how much ham do I need to make ham salad sandwiches for 70 people A: You will need 5 oz of ham salad per sandwich. Not having your recipe and not knowing how many ... | |
| time it takes to serve and consume a meal | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: 1.Would it be quicker for 100 people to help themselves to a main course from 2 server points, or ... A: 1.It's always quicker to have them do it buffet style, making sure your servers refill the dishes ... | |
| cooking lunch for 175 | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I am making penne pasta, have bought 15.5 lbs of pasta, and was wondering if I will need more? I ... A: You will need at least 35 pounds of pasta. You will need 14 gallons of sauce and 22 pounds of ... | |
| Baby Shower | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: Doing a Baby Shower with about sixty guest, how many pounds of potatoes will I need to make potatoe ... A: You will need 120 pieces of chicken or 60 Breast/wing quarters. You will need about 20 pounds of ... | |
| A Military Budget Wedding | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: My son is a member of the United States Coast Guard. He and his fiancee' are planning a late ... A: I know you'll think I'm crazy, but call Boston Market and ask them to cater this--they will get it ... | |
| how much food do I need for a stag and doe | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I'm cooking for a stag and doe, there is approximately 500 tickets sold. The menu is : beef on a ... A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ... | |
| Wedding lunch | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I am hosting a wedding luncheon for the wedding party and family, between the wedding and reception, ... A: You will call her back and tell her that she has too many menu items and there will be a lot of ... | |
| Amount of chinese food for Bridal Shower | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: How much chinese food is needed for 75 people when offering 6 choices? A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ... | |
| help for catering for 350 people | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know what is the easiest way to cater for a wedding reception where they want to ... A: The first thing you need to do is determine who's eating which so you know how much to make. The way ... | |
| Wedding - Pit Barbeque - Menu | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: My grand daughter who is a student outside the U.S. will be getting married the last of August in ... A: Wow--this is a long and involved question so if I miss anything, write back to me. First, don't use ... | |
| Chanpagne Chicken | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: Doing a party, buffet style for total of 80 people, mixture of men and women, middle aged, they ... A: Champagne Chicken 8 (8 ounce) pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/3 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt ... | |
| Lasagna for 200 people | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: My friend is getting married and reserved a reception site that doesn't have any ovens, only four ... A: You won't have any choice but to cook them at nearby homes! Here's a hint you'll love. The party ... | |
| Amount of Food to buy for 200 guests | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I are hosting a Anniversary-Renewing our Vows party for approx. 200 people. ... A: It is impossible for you to have a party of this size and do all the cooking yourself at your home ... | |
| Italian buffet menu | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: My stepdaughter is getting married in 2 months at her home (garden wedding), and I've offered to do ... A: You need to cut back on your menu items in a big way because if you don't, you are going to have ... | |
| Basic catering | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: Found your information on this site most useful and helpful. Information on portion sizing is really ... A: You are WAAAAYYYY underpricing your labor--you are screwing yourself!! Most people fail in business ... | |
| Cooking for 300 | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: We are planning to buy all the food for our wedding and need to know how many pounds of potatoes for ... A: It is impossible for you to have a party of this size and do all the cooking yourself at your home ... | |
| Cooking for 100 people | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: My menu is lasagna and a couple of salads and rolls. If I only have one oven to cook all this ... A: You cannot cook for a party this size with one oven. Both Costco and Sam's sell inexpensive wire ... | |
| luncheon meat quantt | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: How many pounds of luncheon meats and cheese do I need for a party of 50, 16 being children? A: Figure 5 oz of filling per sandwich (4 oz meat & 1 oz of cheese or 5 oz meat) and 1.5 sandwiches per ... | |
| Christmas Dinner | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I am serving a beef tenderloin for Christmas dinner. I will be serving 20 adults and 3 children. ... A: You will need about 12 pounds. Slice it thin and it wil go a long way and there might be enough ... | |
| Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potatoes | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I was asked to make Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potatoes for 30 people. How many pounds of sweet potatoes ... A: Here's your recipe for 30. Good luck! 9 pounds sweet potatoes (4 medium), peeled and cut into ... | |
| Baked Potatoes | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: my name is Frances and I'm from Texas. I'm catering my first event and am serving Rib Eyes, Baked ... A: It is impossible for you to have a party of this size and do all the cooking yourself at your home ... | |
| food for 250 people | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: Need to know how much food will be need for 250 people. On the menu is chicken, ham, Swedish meat ... A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ... | |
| Speghetti for 150 people | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I need to make speghetti for 150 people. Can you tell me how many pounds of hamburger I would need. ... A: Pre-made sauce is wickedly expensive. I've got a sauce recipe that would make delicious sauce if ... | |
| Open House | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I'm helping host an open house for approx. 40 folks. Part of what I want to contribute would be ... A: Do this: Get a BIG hotel pan and fill it with the frozen meatballs you can buy at Sam's or ... | |
| Food | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: Do you have any good recipes for flank steak? This is served buffet style, and is an hour away. ... A: Flank steak makes good fajitas and good Bulgogi which is Korean BBQ that people go nuts for when I ... | |
| Christmas Church Dinner for 280, about 230 adults and 50 children | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: Would you please provide me with portion sizes so we know how much food to order for our Christmas ... A: Here's the rule of catering as to how much you will need per person: 7 ounces of cooked meat entree ... | |
| lasagna for a crowd | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I am making lasagna for approx. 175 people, the wedding is dec. 23rd. how soon should i start ... A: Do not cook before freezing. You will need to thaw it before cooking or it will take twice as long ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| $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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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) ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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) ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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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I am a wedding and party planner in St. Louis, Missouri and I do weddings and parties all over the country! My brides are my number one priority as I understand how important their wedding day is to them! Any questions about catering and cooking for large groups. This would include recipes, cooking techniques, what to serve, how to prevent food poisoning, food storage and food integrity. I have thousands of recipes that are scaled for large groups and gatherings and will be happy to share them! If you are in need of professional assistance for helping you to plan your wedding, party or corporate event, please feel free to contact me! I do a limited amount of weddings and parties every year in order to make sure that I have the best service for my clientele. Feel free to visit my business website at this address: WWW.EXQUISITEEVENTSUSA.COM for detailed information on what services I offer. I have price point weddings for every budget--no matter what size and I am very specific about what you get for your hard-earned money.
Experience
Catering and parties are a large part of the restaurant business. I do a lot of catering for local parties and weddings.
Education/Credentials
Graduate, Le Cordon Bleu, Tokyo, Japan
Education/Credentials
Graduate, Le Cordon Bleu, Tokyo, Japan
Past/Present Clients
Allexpert.com expert for 9 years, owner www.yahoogroups.com/reciperequest with 30 thousand original recipes on site.
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