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Explorer

Dec 13, 2013

My first catering gig

My neighbor's son is graduating from college next week and she was having sticker shock from the quotes she was getting to cater the party. My wife, being the generous soul that she is, said, "Dave will do it!" And of course I was rubbing my hands together at the thought. I said, "Give me a budget and consider it done!" Sounds like there will be anywhere from 25 - 30 college age adults and a few of us geezers. Taking the college age kids into account, what should I cook for, 50? LOL!

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opnspaces
Navigator III
Dec 13, 2013
I don't really know, but if you are doing any kind of buffet plan to cook for less than what shows up. Every time I invite 20 and cook for 20 I wind up with a ton of food left over.

However if you're doing one of those "everyone gets a plate of chicken or fish" meals then you have to cook for the head count.
Alfred622
Explorer
Dec 13, 2013
Get a chocolate tower at a rental place or buy one ($30). Serve with strawberries and bananas. Maybe pretzels also. This was a HUGE hit at our party.
darsben
Explorer II
Dec 13, 2013
Chicken wings
Sliders
Pasta based salad
Swedish meatballs
vegetarian lasagna or a vegetarian stir fry