Determining Quantity???

[Esther]

I need to feed approx 125 people.

Approx 90 servings of Chicken Spaghetti and 35 servings of regular spaghetti.

I think 9 -9 x 12 sheet cakes should cover the desserts.

The bread we are taking hot dog buns and cutting into 4 long ways and dipping in butter with Lawley's garlic salt to make bread sticks. There are 8 buns in a package, which would make 32 pieces. Figure serving at least 2 per person. So I am guessing 10 packs should be enough with a couple extra's.

Someone suggested 10 lbs of hamburger meat should be enough for the regular spaghetti. I usually use about 2 cans of tomato sauce per 1 lb of hamburger meat.

Now for the hard part. I tested this recipe and it will serve about 25-30 people depending on the size of serving you give.

2 - cans rotel
1-whole chicken
2 cans cream of chicken soup
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1-14oz chicken broth
1-lb Velveeta cheese
1 lb spaghetti
Salt
Pepper
Onion salt

I don't know whether to make 3 or 4 of this recipe. I hate to run short. And I don't know how much the servers will actually give.

Any suggestions? Anyone done this before?

Thanks

[misspresley]

always go for more than less - leftovers can be sent home with people who worked! or shared with someone who really could use the leftovers!

[Esther]

Originally Posted by misspresley

always go for more than less - leftovers can be sent home with people who worked! or shared with someone who really could use the leftovers!

I agree. I just want to make sure I fix enough plus some.

[Esther]

Where are the experienced cooks here? HELP!

[Tina]

Esther,


Tell your servers how much to measure to a plate. Give them something to scoop with that is an accurate means to give equal servings.

Make extra. Never plan to have exactly enough. ALWAYS make extra.

Chicken spaghetti freezes well. If you have extra... don't worry about it. You can give it away, Divide it into quart ziplocs and sell it, or freeze it.

[RevDWW]

Half a fish, a loaf, and a blessing ought to cover it.........

[Esther]

Originally Posted by Tina

Esther,


Tell your servers how much to measure to a plate. Give them something to scoop with that is an accurate means to give equal servings.

Make extra. Never plan to have exactly enough. ALWAYS make extra.

Chicken spaghetti freezes well. If you have extra... don't worry about it. You can give it away, Divide it into quart ziplocs and sell it, or freeze it.

How much would you make if you are planning for 125. Could be more or less, you know how it is at church fund raisers.

[Tina]

Originally Posted by Esther

How much would you make if you are planning for 125. Could be more or less, you know how it is at church fund raisers.

The chicken spaghetti turns out better if you will use all chicken breasts instead of using a whole chicken.

I would do a minimum of 3 batches of the recipe, and I'd probably go ahead and do 4 if I were the one in charge of doing it. Each one will serve approx 25 people. Don't expect it to feed more.

You will quickly ruin the reputation of a church doing fundraisers selling dinners if they skimp on the food. Make extra.... better to have a few leftovers than to not have enough--even if you have to give away or freeze what's left.

You can thaw it out then reheat it in the oven with a little cheese melted over it, and it's fine.

[Esther]

Originally Posted by Tina

The chicken spaghetti turns out better if you will use all chicken breasts instead of using a whole chicken.

I would do a minimum of 3 batches of the recipe, and I'd probably go ahead and do 4 if I were the one in charge of doing it. Each one will serve approx 25 people. Don't expect it to feed more.

You will quickly ruin the reputation of a church doing fundraisers selling dinners if they skimp on the food. Make extra.... better to have a few leftovers than to not have enough--even if you have to give away or freeze what's left.

You can thaw it out then reheat it in the oven with a little cheese melted over it, and it's fine.

Yes I planned to use chicken breast because it is easier to debone as well.

I agree with you and I think I will go ahead and do the 4 batches instead of the three.