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About Teri Davis Newman
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Expertise
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.weddingwire.com/teridavisnewman 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

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Allexpert.com expert for 9 years, owner www.yahoogroups.com/reciperequest with 30 thousand original recipes on site.

   

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cooking italian for 6011/23/2009
  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 & Sandwich11/20/2009
  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 people11/18/2009
  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 party11/12/2009
  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 luncheon11/12/2009
  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 people11/11/2009
  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 luncheon11/11/2009
  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 breast11/6/2009
  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 buffet10/29/2009
  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 buffet10/29/2009
  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 evening10/27/2009
  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 people10/27/2009
  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 Food10/25/2009
  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 afternoon10/23/2009
  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 dishes10/22/2009
  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 party10/15/2009
  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 fair10/7/2009
  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 time9/30/2009
  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 time9/30/2009
  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 food9/28/2009
  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 people9/25/2009
  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 people9/20/2009
  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 ...
sandwiches9/20/2009
  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 ...
sandwiches9/20/2009
  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 ...
sandwiches9/20/2009
  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 Potatoes9/16/2009
  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 reception9/11/2009
  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 reception9/11/2009
  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 ...
thanksgiving9/8/2009
  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 people9/1/2009
  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 Anniversary9/1/2009
  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 Anniversary8/31/2009
  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 wedding8/30/2009
  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 ...
catering8/27/2009
  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 6008/25/2009
  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 reunion8/12/2009
  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 Anniv8/12/2009
  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 Crowd8/12/2009
  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 Crowd8/12/2009
  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 party8/12/2009
  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 buffet8/10/2009
  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 1758/6/2009
  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 people8/6/2009
  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 buffet8/5/2009
  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 808/4/2009
  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 3008/4/2009
  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 2508/3/2009
  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 people7/29/2009
  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 Party7/28/2009
  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 soilders7/24/2009
  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 portions7/21/2009
  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 1307/20/2009
  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 teens7/20/2009
  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 Beans7/19/2009
  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 hot7/19/2009
  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 people7/19/2009
  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 1007/19/2009
  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 party7/17/2009
  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 reception7/15/2009
  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 40th7/15/2009
  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 food7/14/2009
  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 group7/12/2009
  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 ...
wedding7/12/2009
  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 Rib7/10/2009
  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 guests7/9/2009
  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 Party7/5/2009
  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 people7/2/2009
  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 Dinner6/30/2009
  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 buffet6/29/2009
  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 food6/26/2009
  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 ...
haluski6/24/2009
  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 DIY6/24/2009
  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 DIY6/24/2009
  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 Casserole6/23/2009
  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 ...
Baking6/19/2009
  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 party6/19/2009
  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 meat6/17/2009
  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 people6/17/2009
  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 Grater6/17/2009
  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 fruit6/17/2009
  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 506/14/2009
  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 2006/12/2009
  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 1006/10/2009
  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 Party5/30/2009
  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 people5/29/2009
  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 people5/27/2009
  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 sauce5/27/2009
  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 2505/26/2009
  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 people5/26/2009
  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 food5/25/2009
  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 people5/19/2009
  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 wedding5/19/2009
  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 wedding5/18/2009
  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 house5/14/2009
  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 2005/14/2009
  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 1005/13/2009
  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 party5/9/2009
  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 questions5/8/2009
  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 455/5/2009
  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 paper5/2/2009
  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 anniversary4/28/2009
  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 1004/28/2009
  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 recipe4/23/2009
  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 party4/23/2009
  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 party4/22/2009
  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 fruit4/22/2009
  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 salads4/21/2009
  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 party4/21/2009
  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 Salad4/21/2009
  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 2504/21/2009
  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 party4/21/2009
  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 rolls4/19/2009
  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 Party4/19/2009
  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 Party4/18/2009
  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 sauce4/17/2009
  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 party4/16/2009
  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 wedding4/14/2009
  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 wedding4/14/2009
  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 2004/13/2009
  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 2004/13/2009
  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 Appetizers4/10/2009
  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 2004/9/2009
  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 wedding4/7/2009
  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 Potatoes4/6/2009
  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 ...
ham4/6/2009
  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 people4/4/2009
  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 crowd4/2/2009
  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 guest4/1/2009
  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 group3/31/2009
  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 quantities3/30/2009
  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 Menu3/29/2009
  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 people3/28/2009
  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 people3/27/2009
  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 people3/27/2009
  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 wedding3/26/2009
  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 Bufftet3/23/2009
  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 cubes3/21/2009
  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 people3/20/2009
  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 people3/20/2009
  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 people3/20/2009
  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 serve3/19/2009
  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 Wedding3/19/2009
  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 reception3/13/2009
  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 Sauce3/12/2009
  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 fundraising3/12/2009
  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 Weddings3/11/2009
  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 people3/8/2009
  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 menu3/6/2009
  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 2003/5/2009
  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 Shower3/4/2009
  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 warm3/4/2009
  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 menu3/4/2009
  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. $2503/1/2009
  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 Early2/27/2009
  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 wedding2/25/2009
  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 wedding2/25/2009
  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 people2/24/2009
  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 people2/24/2009
  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 wedding2/23/2009
  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/Luncheon2/22/2009
  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 salad2/21/2009
  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 party2/17/2009
  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 dinner2/17/2009
  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 ...
quantity2/15/2009
  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 anniversary2/14/2009
  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 anniversary2/11/2009
  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 recipe2/11/2009
  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 3002/11/2009
  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 anniversary2/11/2009
  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 up2/10/2009
  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 1002/10/2009
  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 adults2/10/2009
  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 1502/9/2009
  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 people2/7/2009
  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 2501/29/2009
  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 2501/28/2009
  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 2501/28/2009
  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 reception1/24/2009
  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 people1/22/2009
  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 ziti1/22/2009
  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 ...
luncheon1/21/2009
  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 smokies1/21/2009
  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 ...
luncheon1/21/2009
  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 ingredients1/20/2009
  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 warm1/17/2009
  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 people1/14/2009
  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 Party1/13/2009
  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 Group1/10/2009
  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 dinner1/6/2009
  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 ...
sauerkraut1/4/2009
  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 Guest1/2/2009
  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 ...
mostaccioli1/1/2009
  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 guests12/31/2008
  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 people12/31/2008
  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 ...
mostaccioli12/31/2008
  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 Helper12/29/2008
  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 Breasts12/16/2008
  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 Breasts12/15/2008
  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 25012/11/2008
  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 25012/8/2008
  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 people12/8/2008
  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 ...
menu12/6/2008
  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 15012/6/2008
  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 25012/6/2008
  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 15012/6/2008
  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 cleansers12/5/2008
  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 6012/5/2008
  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 persons12/4/2008
  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 lunch12/3/2008
  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 3012/2/2008
  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 Dinner12/2/2008
  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 3012/1/2008
  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 3012/1/2008
  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 150-20011/30/2008
  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 150-20011/29/2008
  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 buffet11/29/2008
  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 dishes11/26/2008
  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 recipes11/25/2008
  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 15011/24/2008
  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 Santa11/23/2008
  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 Serve11/17/2008
  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 reception11/16/2008
  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 party11/16/2008
  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 8011/14/2008
  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 3511/14/2008
  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 10011/13/2008
  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 reception11/13/2008
  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 guest11/12/2008
  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 15011/12/2008
  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 Dinner11/12/2008
  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 15011/12/2008
  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 25011/11/2008
  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 people11/10/2008
  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 marsala11/10/2008
  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 party11/9/2008
  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 Thanksgiving11/8/2008
  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 40011/7/2008
  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 20011/6/2008
  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 30011/6/2008
  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 5011/4/2008
  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 ...
Pasta11/1/2008
  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 25010/31/2008
  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 group10/31/2008
  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 people10/29/2008
  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 10010/29/2008
  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 10010/28/2008
  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 17510/28/2008
  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 salad10/24/2008
  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 5010/22/2008
  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 sandwiches10/22/2008
  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 60-7510/20/2008
  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 210/18/2008
  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 recipes10/18/2008
  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 Picnic10/12/2008
  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 people10/12/2008
  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 food10/9/2008
  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 Menu10/9/2008
  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 10010/9/2008
  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 reception10/8/2008
  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 ...
sauerkraut10/8/2008
  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 Birthday10/8/2008
  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 reception10/7/2008
  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 menu10/5/2008
  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 people10/5/2008
  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 Reception10/4/2008
  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 Beef10/2/2008
  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 149/25/2008
  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 people9/25/2008
  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 ...
BREAKFAST9/18/2008
  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 cleansers9/18/2008
  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 cleansers9/17/2008
  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 wedding9/17/2008
  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 celebration9/16/2008
  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 people9/14/2008
  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 1209/11/2008
  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 ...
shower9/10/2008
  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 Reception9/10/2008
  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 people9/8/2008
  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 bar9/7/2008
  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 2009/6/2008
  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 guests9/1/2008
  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 topper8/28/2008
  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/cookout8/26/2008
  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 party8/19/2008
  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 people8/19/2008
  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 1008/19/2008
  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 1008/18/2008
  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 Party8/13/2008
  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 100-1208/10/2008
  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 Party8/8/2008
  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 party8/7/2008
  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 party8/5/2008
  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 teenagers7/29/2008
  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 party7/28/2008
  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 guest7/27/2008
  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 people7/25/2008
  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 party7/23/2008
  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 party7/21/2008
  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 ...
BBQ7/21/2008
  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 reception7/21/2008
  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 reception7/19/2008
  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 reception7/19/2008
  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 party7/18/2008
  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 party7/16/2008
  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 enough7/15/2008
  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 people7/13/2008
  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 salad7/12/2008
  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 people7/10/2008
  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 Help7/7/2008
  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 burgers7/5/2008
  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 657/1/2008
  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 ?? people6/27/2008
  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 food6/27/2008
  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 1006/27/2008
  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 cookout6/26/2008
  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 PIE6/25/2008
  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 patatoes6/25/2008
  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 people6/24/2008
  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 506/23/2008
  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 juicy6/22/2008
  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-quantity6/22/2008
  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 reciption6/22/2008
  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 Reception6/15/2008
  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 cooking6/12/2008
  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 reception6/11/2008
  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 reception6/10/2008
  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 people6/9/2008
  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 quantities6/9/2008
  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 506/7/2008
  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 reception6/4/2008
  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 Prepare6/2/2008
  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 house5/30/2008
  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 amount5/28/2008
  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 house5/28/2008
  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 house5/26/2008
  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 salad5/24/2008
  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 ...
confused5/22/2008
  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 House5/22/2008
  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 House5/22/2008
  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 house5/22/2008
  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 party5/22/2008
  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 house5/22/2008
  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 party5/22/2008
  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 people5/19/2008
  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 house5/18/2008
  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 Party5/18/2008
  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 1005/18/2008
  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 people5/17/2008
  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 anniversary5/15/2008
  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 1005/15/2008
  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 2505/14/2008
  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 party5/14/2008
  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 2005/13/2008
  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 party5/13/2008
  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 Party5/13/2008
  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 Reception5/12/2008
  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 party5/12/2008
  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 party5/12/2008
  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 6/7/085/12/2008
  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 people5/11/2008
  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 people5/10/2008
  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-wedding5/9/2008
  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 ...
wedding5/8/2008
  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 ...
Pasta5/8/2008
  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 people5/8/2008
  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 Party5/7/2008
  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 BBQ5/7/2008
  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 1205/6/2008
  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 PARTY5/5/2008
  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 ...
Graduation5/1/2008
  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 loin4/30/2008
  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 party4/30/2008
  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 1004/29/2008
  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 ...
Amounts4/28/2008
  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 Fundraiser4/24/2008
  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 Fundraiser4/23/2008
  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 Dishes4/21/2008
  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 period4/21/2008
  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 wedding4/16/2008
  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 Servings4/16/2008
  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 1254/8/2008
  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 salad4/1/2008
  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-Quantities3/24/2008
  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-Quantities3/24/2008
  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 403/23/2008
  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 603/20/2008
  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 reception3/18/2008
  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 people3/11/2008
  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 people3/8/2008
  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 Warm3/6/2008
  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 party3/3/2008
  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 service2/28/2008
  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 salad2/26/2008
  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 plates2/19/2008
  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 people2/14/2008
  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 Cheese2/13/2008
  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 1002/11/2008
  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) ...
Recipe2/6/2008
  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 ...
Recipe2/6/2008
  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 ...
Recipe2/6/2008
  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 1002/3/2008
  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 people1/24/2008
  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 tilapia1/24/2008
  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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