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Food calculators?
I know there are drink calculators for parties to see how much alcohol to buy. Anything for food? My friend is doing the food for her daughter's wedding, and she has no idea how much meat to buy. (There is no money to have it catered.) TIA!
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Re: Food calculators?
1/4 - 1/3 lb per person.
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If she's going to only serve 1 meat course, I would err on the side of 1/2lb per person. Better to have more than not enough.... also are there any vegetarian guests attending? (Another point to factor in.)
If you're going to serve 2 meat courses, I would err on the side of 1/4 - 1/3 per person. I've found that the more options you offer guests, the less they are to eat a full serving (think of those buffet restaurants where most people get enough for a taste versus a full serving of each offering.)
Also, what kind of sides is she offering? Is there a good balance of light (veggies) and heavy (starches)? (Another thing to factor in.) If she's planning more heavy starches, she can get away with less amount of meat. If you've got a more balanced menu, I'd stick with the recommendations I noted above.
What kind of meat are you planning on serving? Red meats tend to be a heavier menu on the stomach than poultry so you can get away with a little less red meat than say, chicken.
Is this dinner going to be served buffet style, family style or plated for each guest? This again is another thing to factor in. Buffet style may require a little more ... where as family style and plated may require less, (all depending on how many meat courses you're serving).
Lots of things to consider and sometimes a simple X amount of meat isn't the best answer...