It's Party Time!
Plan for those guests.
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Most of our entertainment trays provide estimates as to how many people they will serve. However, taking your guests' appetites into consideration, this guide will help you calculate how much food to serve:
| Item: |
For 6-8 people |
For 10-12
people |
For 12-18
people |
| Meat/Seafood tray |
1 medium |
1 medium |
1 large |
| Sandwich tray |
1 medium |
1 medium |
1 large |
| Cheese tray |
1 medium |
1 medium |
1 large |
| Side dishes |
3 pounds |
5 pounds |
6 pounds |
| Dessert trays |
1 tray |
1 tray |
2 trays |
| Beverages |
2 per person |
2 per person |
2 per person |
| Deli salads |
3 pounds |
5 pounds |
6 pounds |
| Bread |
1 loaf |
1 loaf |
2 loaves |
| Dinner rolls |
1 dozen |
2 dozen |
3 dozen |
| Sliced meat |
24 ounces |
36 ounces |
60 ounces |
| Fried chicken |
16 pieces |
24 pieces |
36 pieces |
| Sliced cheese |
12 ounces |
18 ounces |
30 ounces |
At a party, make sure to have enough wine. Generally figure on pouring five servings from each bottle, and over the course of a 3-hour party, plan on serving each guest 3 glasses.
And while you're planning, don't forget the other items you'll need. Your checklist can include:
- Chips, dips and salsa
- Crackers and breads
- Nuts
- Soft drinks and water
- Ice
- Plates, silverware, cups, napkins
- Ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, pickles, salt and pepper
- Candles, flowers and balloons
- Dessert and special treats
