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how to estimate food quantities, source : catering handbook by edith weiss, all good quantity cook books will indicate the size of the portions, and all packaged food items indicate the total weight of the package. ultimately, it is for the caterer to determine if the portions indicated are what he wishes to serve, if not, then he must make the necessary adjustments. the size of the portion should be determined by, occasion, time of service, age and sex of guests (young, old , all men, etc.), appearance of the portion on the plate (or in the package)., teenagers eat more than any other age group. they eat practically anything and everything, and the spicier the better., people from their mid-twenties to mid-fifties have sophisticated tastes. they are apt to eat in moderation and good taste., people past sixty eat much the same as the middle group , except for a lessening of the sharp and spicy foods., when hors d oeuvres are to be served, the following outline suggests a suitable number, all of which are considered generous servings, at a four-hour reception , regardless of the starting time - 12 per guest., cocktail hour , to be followed by dinner - four per guest., wedding reception , from 2:30 to 5:30 - eight per guest., cocktail reception , from 3:00 to 6:00 - eight to ten per guest., all other occasions , estimate four per guest per hour for the first two hours, and two per hour after that., these figures include both hot and cold hors d oeuvres and canapes., do not include relishes and dips., self-service vs. served, sometimes when guests serve themselves they tend to be very generous; at other times they may be very timid. for a self-service buffet allow slightly more than if the same buffet is to be served by waiters. guests do not al ways take more themselves, but since they do not always know how to serve properly, more food is wasted., hors d oeuvres, when calculating quantities for an hors d oeuvres only cocktail party, figure approximately 12 pieces per person for the first hour (8 hot, 4 cold) and 6 pieces per person every hour past the first hour., hors d oeuvre only cocktail party : number of people x 12 hdv for first hour number of people x 6 hdv for every hour there after., example, hour cocktail party for 25 guests you will need approximately 450 pieces of hors d oeuvres, guests x 12 hors d oeuvres = 300 pieces hors d oeuvres for the first hour, guests x 6 hors d oeuvres = 150 pieces hors d oeuvres for the second hour, hors d oeuvre before dinner : number of people x 6 hdv for 1 to 1 and a half hour service, example, hour cocktail service before dinner for 25 guests you will need approximately 150 pieces, salads and side dishes, when calculating quantities for salads and side dishes, please figure approximately 5 oz per person if you are serving multiple salads and / or side dishes. if you are serving only 1 salad or side dish, please figure approximately 1/2 a lb per person. use the following chart to figure out quantities., side dish or salad, number of guests x .50 = number of lb needed, example : 10 guests x .50 = 5 lb needed, multiple side dishes or salads: number of guests x .30 = number of lb needed, example : 10 guests x .30 = 3 lb needed, entrees and first courses, when calculating quantities for a first course, please estimate 2-4 oz of protein per person., example : you are serving 10 guests salmon for an entree., x 1/2 lb = 5 lb salmon needed, example : you are serving 10 guests salmon for a first course., x 1/4 lb = 2.5 lb salmon needed, source : cook s fresh market

filet of beef or 2 (250 g) porterhouse steaks or 2 (250 g) sirloin steaks, olive oil, spray, salt, black pepper, freshly cracked

bacon, garlic clove, mashed to a paste, unsalted butter, white mushrooms (about 1/4 lb), sliced thin, cognac or other brandy, water, fresh lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, minced fresh parsley leaves, filet mignons, each about 1 inch thick

butter or stick margarine, divided, chopped shallots, fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, cabernet sauvignon or other dry red wine, divided, beef consomme, undiluted and divided, cracked black pepper, filet mignon steaks (about 1 inch thick ), low-sodium soy sauce, cornstarch, dried thyme, thyme sprigs (optional)

nori, sheet, rice , sushi, prepared, vegetables, your choice, fish, your choice (raw or tempura), spicy mayonnaise (or any other sauce you like with your sushi), smelt , roe (masago) (optional), toasted sesame seeds (optional), soy sauce (optional), wasabi (optional), pickled ginger (optional), eel , sauce (sweet sauce to drizzle over top) (optional)

filet or other high quality steak, about 4-6oz, kosher or sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, olive oil, french fried onions, premium crab meat (or lobster), stalk celery, finely chopped, jalapenos finely diced (i used 2 hot reds), green onions, sliced, fresh dill, chopped, old bay seasoning, mayonnaise (more if needed for consistency), creole mustard, hot sauce (louisiana or tabasco), squirt of fresh lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, grated onion or shallot(i used 2 large green onions, whites only, but any oniony ingredient would work ;), worcestershire sauce, creole mustard, salad quality olive oil, kosher or sea salt and fresh ground black pepper

olive oil, sliced onion, garlic cloves, minced, ripe tomatoes, chopped, sliced pitted manzanilla (or green ) olives, divided, water, capers, divided, sliced pickled jalapeno peppers, divided, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, dried mexican oregano, bay leaves, salt, divided, red snapper or other firm white fish fillets, fresh lime juice, flat-leaf parsley sprigs (optional)

garlic cloves, crushed, divided, seasoning salt, fresh ground pepper, filet mignon steaks, 1-inch thick, butter, divided, brandy, fresh mushrooms, sliced, all-purpose flour, tomato paste, dry red wine, chicken broth, beef broth, water, worcestershire sauce, currant jelly

chicken broth or 3 cups vegetable broth, olive oil, onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, arborio rice or 1 cup carnaroli rice, fresh ground pepper, dry white wine, heated, parmesan cheese, freshly grated, low-fat smoked sausage (1 link ) or 3 oz any other sausage, cubed (1 link), tomato, chopped, peas, chives, chopped, fresh italian parsley, chopped, green onion, sliced, fresh spinach, lox, cubed, dill, chopped, nonfat sour cream or light sour cream, for serving, fennel bulb, trimmed and diced, carrot, sliced, bay leaf, lemon , zest of (i use a microplaner), fresh thyme, mushrooms, sliced, sauteed, gingerroot, minced, shiitake mushroom, sliced, lightly sauteed, lemon , juice of, lime , juice of, truffle oil, plus more, truffle oil , to drizzle on top

white wine, halibut steaks (or other white fish), tomatoes, diced, onions, chopped, fresh parsley, chopped, fresh basil, chopped, olive oil, salt, anchovy paste, black pepper, garlic cloves, minced, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, olive oil

oven dried tomatoe, water, milk (i used 2%), extra virgin olive oil, white bread flour (scant), whole wheat flour, grated parmesan cheese, salt, sugar or 1 tsp splenda substitute, bread machine yeast

oven roaster or capon, fresh herbs on stalks or 1 tbsp dried thyme, rosemary and tarragon, whole garlic cloves in skins, liquid (water , broth, wine or a combo) for deglazing, unsalted butter, salt and freshly ground black pepper, chopped parsley, yukon gold potatoes , scrubbed clean and cut in 1/4th lengthwise so they are more like wedges

jalapenos , banana pepper or 2 1/2-3 lbs other preferred pepper, white vinegar, cold water, salt

cod (2 filets), fresh lime juice, soy sauce, cilantro chopped, fresh ginger peeled & minced, shallot minced, olive oil

beef tenderloin (or other choice ), olive oil, parsley, chopped, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, garlic, minced, paprika, black pepper, kosher salt (or other coarse salt)

garlic cloves, halved, beef tenderloin steaks, trimmed (about 1 inch thick ), salt, divided, coarsely ground black pepper, port or other sweet red wine, low-salt beef broth, chopped fresh rosemary, light butter

dry breadcrumbs, butter, melted, catfish fillets (1/2 inch thick ) or other white fish fillets (such as orange roughy), low-fat mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, chopped fresh dill or 1 tsp dried dillweed, drained capers

arborio rice, vegetable stock, margarine, mushrooms, sliced, parmesan cheese, finely grated, baby spinach leaves (or chopped spinach leaves), chives, chopped (or other herbs of your choice), salt , to taste, pepper , to taste