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Party Planning - 60th Birthday Party


Expert: Patty Sachs - 4/13/2009

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I am planning my wife's 60th in Luaghlin, Nv over the 4th of July weekend.It is usually around 110 degrees during the day. I am responsible for suppling food and drinks during the day at the lake, Friday night BBQ (ribs & Chicken)and drinks at the house. Saturday night crab, shrimp, tri-tip and pasta salad with drinks. Probably going to be around 40 adults and 20 children (5 to 18  year olds). I am really unsure of the amount of beer, wine, and seafood needed. Kids are getting hot-dogs on Saturday night. HELP! Thanks, Steve

Answer
Dear Steve:

I admit to not being a food and beverage expert.  I, as a planner and consultant, would enlist the help of a catering and bar expert to establish what quantities and types of foods and drink would be appropriate for the guest list and occasion.

So, I don't try to answer questions like yours on my own.  Instead I share a list of good sites that I have found that will help you.

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

As far as beverages, I suggest that you consult with your local liquor store manager for the expert scoop on those amounts.  He/she will be prepared to advise you to a successful result.

I am sure your party will be a huge hit--the plan is awesome.

Visit our site for party ideas, plans, resources and more.

Patty Sachs
www.PartyPlansPlus.com
www.WeddingPlansPlus.com


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