How much food for 150 people?
Large-event portion planning for weddings, corporate parties, and reunions.
Pasta dinner for 150
15 kg dry pasta, 18 L sauce, 2.3 kg parmesan, and 9 kg salad. Cook in three or four batches to keep quality high.
BBQ for 150
About 48 kg raw meat (≈33.6 kg cooked), 4.5 L BBQ sauce, 225 buns, and 9 kg mixed sides. Consider a caterer or two smokers for this scale.
Wedding buffet for 150
Plan 1.2× normal portions to cover the buffet effect. Expect 30 kg total food across proteins, starches, and vegetables, plus 900 appetizers for cocktail hour.
Appetizers and drinks for 150
900 appetizer pieces, 7.5 kg chips, 9 L dip, and 300 drinks. Add a signature cocktail to stretch bar supplies.
Cake and coffee for 150
A three-tier 10"/8"/6" round cake serves 150. Brew 300 cups (~70 L) of coffee, plus 4.5 L milk.