The food quantity chart represents approximate amounts of food you should purchase when you are cooking for a crowd of 25-100 people and some typical food items that might be served at a party. The final amount of cooked food will be effected by how you measure ingredients and how you prepare the foods.  

More Cooking For a Crowd Info

Remember to take into consideration the difference between a "serving size" and a "helping" of food.  Many people will eat servings that are either smaller or larger than your decided serving portions.  

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Recipes
Serve 25-50 guests

Appetizers

Salads

Potatoes, Pasta

Stuffing

Sauces, Gravies

Vegetable Dishes

Printable Quantities Chart
Solves the "how much food to purchase" riddle

Creating Quantity Recipes
One of the hardest things about cooking for a crowd is finding quantity recipes that are "just right".   This article will help you do just that. 

Choosing Cookware
Don't forget that cooking for over 30 or so may require larger-sized pots and pans

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Quick Links to More Great Info:
=Party Planning - Buffet, Sit-Down or Cocktail Party?
=It's all about the Food - What to eat when
=Menu Planning - How much food to serve