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Party Planning - Outdoor Graduation Party for 90 People

Expert: Patty Sachs - 6/9/2009

Question
We are throwing an outdoor graduation party for 90 people and need advice on how much food to provide. The party will start at 3pm and go until 8-9pm. It will be a 70-30 split of adults to under 18. This is what we are intending on serving and need to know if it is too much of a selection and possible quantities:

Turkey Wraps (Finger Food Style)
Chicken Tenders (for kids)
Chicken Wings
Waldorf Salad
Pasta Salad
Five Cup Salad
Macaroni Salad
Chips and Pretzels
Bite Size Cream Puffs
Large Sheet Cake

Any advice on quantities would be VERY helpful!

Thanks,

Eric

Answer
Eric:

It sounds like you have a good handle on the food choices--lots of variety.

Since I am an overall planner I have not become an expert in the catering area, rather relying on my hired caterer for that advice. However, I am including a list of great sites to determine quantities when you are doing your own catering. I refer hosts to it often for tips.

I am sure you will find your answers in this mix.

Have a wonderful party and good luck with your menu.

Patty Sachs
www.CouponsalaCart.net (my new product)

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

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