Cooking for a Crowd - The Ultimate Guide
What's Inside?
I have had the great pleasure of publishing Chef-Menus.com for almost 10 years. Through the years I have received hundreds of questions from website visitors. Many of the questions are from an impressive number of everyday people who are cooking for crowds of 100 or more!
These extraordinary food lovers are cooking for fundraisers, church functions, holiday celebrations, awards dinners, wedding receptions, community gatherings and family reunions.
They are typically unpaid, non-professional volunteers who show a diligence and dedication that is truly awesome. It has been my great privilege to assist them.
This book is dedicated to these "Kitchen Warriors”
Thank you for the inspiration,
Chef Deb
Back to Cooking for a Crowd Ebook
Introduction
Ready...Set...Plan!
Help!
Budget Talks
The Purpose
The People
Special Dietary Information
Dates, Times and Menus
Where Do You Cook for a Crowd?
The Menu Planning Process
Practical Selection
Courses Rule
Service Styles
The Well Balanced Table
Menu Ideas to Get You Started
Planning Beverages
What To Serve
Serving Alcohol
Don’t Forget the Ice
Estimating Food Quantities
Recipes and Cooking for a Crowd
Portion Sizes
Planning for Extra
Food Costs and Purchasing
Costing a Recipe
Purchasing In Bulk
Get Organized!!
To-Do Lists
Kitchen Readiness
Cooking in Advance
The Big Show
Food Safety – First and Foremost
Make a Schedule
Transporting Food
Bringing It All Together - Food Prep and Production
Setting Up A Buffet Table
Tips for a Seated Service.
The Finish Line
Exclusive Food Quantities Chart
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