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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

steaks, bacon , more if needed, yellow onion , cut into small chunks that will fit on the meat strip, salt, pepper, garlic powder (or more to taste), beef broth, water, flour, cooking oil , more if needed

active dry yeast, warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees cup), bread flour, vegetable oil, honey, or more to taste, eggs, salt, bread flour , or more if needed, whole wheat flour , or more if needed, egg, water, sesame seeds

canned low sodium chicken broth or 5 cups homemade stock, more if needed, water , more if needed, olive oil, onion, chopped, arborio rice, dry white wine, salt, sun-dried tomato, chopped, fresh ground black pepper, pesto sauce, grated parmesan cheese, more for serving

all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, pure vegetable shortening, sugar , plus more if needed, ground cinnamon , plus more if needed, eggs

cooked pie shell, granulated sugar , plus more if needed, cornstarch, salt, cold water, unsalted butter, cut into bits, egg yolks, fresh lemon juice , plus more if needed, vanilla extract, grated lemon zest, egg whites , completely free of egg yolk at room temperature, cream of tartar , generous, salt, powdered sugar, powdered sugar, vanilla extract

olive oil (more or less , if needed), fresh breadcrumbs or 1 cup store-bought dry breadcrumbs or 1 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs, freshly grated parmesan cheese (more if needed), fennel bulbs or 2 medium onions, diced, canned crushed tomatoes in puree, boneless skinless sardines , in water, drained (king oscar or brunswick), chopped fresh parsley, salt (or to taste), fresh ground black pepper (or to taste), sprinkling crushed red pepper flakes (optional), penne , regata (or any other ridged pasta)

penne pasta, olive oil, eggplant , halved lengthwise and cut into small pieces, garlic, chopped, olive oil , or more if needed, salt and pepper to taste, sun-dried tomato spread, tomato sauce , or more if needed, leaves chopped fresh basil

tahini (sesame paste), water , more if needed, salt , more if needed, strained fresh lemon juice, , or more to taste, garlic, minced, cayenne pepper (optional), ground cumin (optional)

fingerling potatoes or other small waxy potatoes, extra-virgin olive oil, scallion, green and white parts, chopped onion, garlic, mashed and coarsely chopped (1 1/2 tsp), white wine, dijon-style mustard, chopped chives, more coarsely chopped fresh green or purple basil , fresh tarragon, or parsley, kosher salt , plus more if needed, freshly cracked black pepper (coarse ), plus more if needed, radicchio leaves , about 6, from the outside of the head, hard-boiled eggs, coarsely chopped, chopped fresh parsley

fingerling potatoes or other small waxy potatoes, extra-virgin olive oil, scallion, green and white parts, chopped onion, garlic, mashed and coarsely chopped (1 1/2 tsp), white wine, dijon-style mustard, chopped chives, more coarsely chopped fresh green or purple basil , fresh tarragon, or parsley, kosher salt, plus more , if needed, freshly cracked black pepper (coarse ), plus more if needed, radicchio leaves , about 6, from the outside of the head, hard-boiled eggs, coarsely chopped, chopped fresh parsley

canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, more if needed, water , more if needed, olive oil, onion, chopped, arborio rice, dry white wine, salt, dry-packed or oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, fresh-ground black pepper, store-bought or homemade pesto, grated parmesan, more for serving

bacon, chopped, oil (use only if needed to brown the chicken pieces), chicken pieces (can use more or less chicken), seasoning salt, black pepper, flour (more if needed), onion , chopped coarsley, crushed red pepper flakes (optional, or to taste), minced fresh garlic, stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, dry red wine, carrots, chopped small, dried basil, dried oregano (or 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil), white kidney beans (also called cannellini beans), salt and pepper

olive oil, divided, elbow macaroni, ziti pasta, farfalle (bow tie) pasta, radiatore pasta, sweet italian sausage links , cut into 1/2- inch slices, jumbo eggs , or more if needed, shredded pecorino romano cheese , or more if needed, salt to taste, freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste, olive oil, divided

mascarpone, at room temperature, heavy cream, orange zest, granulated sugar, semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled, plus more for grating, day-old brioche, about 3/4-inch thick, eggs, half-and-half, unsalted butter, divided , plus more if needed, sugar , for dusting, strawberry syrup, warmed , recipe follows, whole fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled, sugar , plus more if needed, corn syrup, sea salt, lemon juice

olive oil, ripe medium tomatoes, baby fennel, about 12 small heads, salt and freshly ground black pepper, rosemary, thyme, water , plus more if needed, milk , plus more if needed, butter, polenta, creme fraiche, parmigiano-reggiano, plus more for garnishing if desired, red wine vinegar, mahi mahi fillets

yellow cake mix, instant pineapple pudding, cooking oil, eggs, sugar, flour, margarine (1 stick), egg yolks, slightly beaten, crushed pineapple , do not drain, coconut (more if needed), chopped pecans (more if needed)

olive oil, white bread, proscuitto, mozzarella, black peppercorns, roughly cracked, sage leaves, milk, or more , if needed, flour, or more , if needed, eggs mixed with 1 tsp paprika