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I am hosting a wedding for 75 people. The food is Authentic Mexican.  I will be serving Flank steak, Shredded Chicken, and Shrimp for Fajitas.  My question is do I need the same exact amt in terms of pounds for each station?  For example: For ppl to have at least 1-3 fajitas (steak)- I would need 20lbs of flank steak.  Do  I need 20lbs of chicken and shrimp?  Or can I get 10lbs of each?

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Dear Lexi:


Since I am a planner and not a caterer I always defer to my favorite food and beverage links when I have a question like yours.  I am certain that you will find your answer on one of the sites.
If you would rather, however, speak to your local Mexican restaurant, you might get the question in just a few minutes.


Links for determining food quantities:

http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf16274000.tip.html
http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/Determining-Food-Quantities-When-...
http://entertaining.about.com/cs/recipesandmenus/a/foodquantity.htm
http://www.ellenskitchen.com/bigpots/plan/quicklook.html
http://www.partyplansplus.com/quantities.htm

Best of luck to you in your party adventures.

Patty Sachs
www.PartyPlansPlus.com

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