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Cooking for a Crowd

Are you going to be cooking for a crowd? Is it a big party, a family gathering, a wedding, an anniversay party, and special event. Here are helpful tips and ideas to help make your party a success.

Portions and Meal Planning

After selecting the menu and sending out the invitations the question comes to: How much to make and what size should a portion size be? and in need of easy recipes for a crowd? General Catering rules for portion size(per person):

Food

Appetizers 8 to 10 pieces per person

Salsa and dips 1/3 cup per person

Soup 1 cup per person

Salad about 1 cup or 3 ounces

Starch like potato, rice or pasta 5 ounces

Main course or meat 6 ounces

Dessert 1 to 1 1/2 pieces

Calculate the portion size(per person) X the amount of people = total amount needed. This will give you a rough idea of what you need food wise. Drinks

Beer, cocktails and wine

2 drinks a person per hour.

Punch

One gallon of punch for every 10 guest

Suggested Menus/Recipes for a Crowd:

Pulled Pork for a Crowd

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