Planning foods for a crowd in summer

Last post 05-22-2008 10:19 AM by CookieCarol. 2 replies.
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  • 05-20-2008 9:20 AM

    Planning foods for a crowd in summer

     I found this today, in my Old Farmers Almanac newsletter.

    http://www.almanac.com/food/reunionplanner.php

    Summertime Meals to Feed a Crowd

    Here's a look at the most commonly served summer foods, and what you'll need to feed large groups.

    FOOD/DRINK

    TO SERVE
    12

    TO SERVE
    20

    TO SERVE
    35

    TO SERVE
    50

    TO SERVE
    65

    Cold Cuts
    (3 ounces per person)

    2 pounds

    3-3/4 pounds

    6 pounds

    9 pounds

    12 pounds

    Sliced Cheese
    (1 ounce per person)

    1-1/8 pounds

    2 pounds

    3 pounds

    4-3/4 pounds

    6 pounds

    Bread
    (3 slices per person)

    2 loaves

    3 loaves

    5 loaves

    7 loaves

    9-3/4 loaves

    Chips/Snacks
    (1 ounce per person)

    1 pound

    2 pounds

    3 pounds

    4 pounds

    6 pounds

    Dip
    (3 tablespoons per person)

    2 cups

    3-3/4 cups

    6 cups

    9 cups

    12 cups

    Hot Dogs
    (2 per person)

    2 pounds

    4 pounds

    7 pounds

    10 pounds

    13 pounds

    Rolls or Buns
    (2 per person)

    2 dozen

    3 dozen

    5 dozen

    8 dozen

    11 dozen

    Baked Ham
    (4 ounces per person)

    3 pounds

    5 pounds

    8-3/4 pounds

    12 pounds

    16 pounds

    Salads
    (potato salad and coleslaw, also baked beans; 3/4 cup per person)

    2 quarts

    3-3/4 quarts

    1-3/4 gallons

    2 gallons

    3 gallons

    Ice Cream
    (3/4 cup per person)

    2 quarts

    3-3/4 quarts

    1-3/4 gallons

    2 gallons

    3 gallons

    Cookies

    2 dozen

    3 dozen

    5 dozen

    8 dozen

    11 dozen

    Cold Drinks
    (3 6-ounce cups per person)

    6-3/4 quarts

    3 gallons

    5 gallons

    7 gallons

    9 gallons

    Hot Drinks
    - Ground Coffee

    1/2 pound

    3/4 pound

    2 pounds

    2 pounds

    3 pounds

    Hot Drinks
    - Brewed Tea or Coffee

    1 gallon

    2 gallons

    4 gallons

    6 gallons

    8 gallons

    -- courtesy University of Illinois, College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences, Cooperative Extension Service

     


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  • 05-22-2008 10:14 AM In reply to

    Re: Planning foods for a crowd in summer

    This is a good basic chart. However, know your crowd. The cowboys I cook for on trail rides would eat double these amounts on most things.

  • 05-22-2008 10:19 AM In reply to

    Re: Planning foods for a crowd in summer

    That's a good chart and I will save it. Thanks.
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