How much food should I make for 50 people this holiday season?

Answer by  gingerbaker (152)

For a main course, make 0.5-0.75 lbs of main dish per person, and about 0.25-0.5 lbs of each side dish per person.

Answer by  Atomicrayon (2504)

Well last year when i cooked food for my family and extended family last thanksgiving season. We cooked a total of 4 whole turkeys, and about 16 sides of other foods. Stuffing, Yams, and mash potatoes. It fed them with plenty to spare left over. Don't forget to get a healthy amount of drinks for the occasion.

Answer by  alfie78 (29)

Plan for 2 of each individual item per person (rolls, etc. ), plus enough to serve each person at least 1/2 cup of each side dish (stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy). You should also plan for each person to consume at least 5 to 10 snacks before dinner (cheese and crackers, etc. ).

Answer by  klypos (271)

First course soup, three to four gallons. 8 bottles wine. Second course, around 22lb of meat and 22lb of vegetables, 28lb of cooked rice or potatoes, 14 pints sauce/gravy. 10 bottles wine. Third course, 6lb Cheese and 150 crackers to finish the red wine off. Fourth course pudding, 22lb, with 2gall custard. Coffee, 3 to 4 gall.

Answer by  caylascreations78 (489)

For 50 people, you'll need quite a buffet. You will need a very large selection of meats, veggies, potatoes, and desserts.

Answer by  jeevasajeev (21)

Bread -one pack for four pepole. Rice it is 1 kg for 8 pepole,2 kg chicken for 10 pepole. Rotties -1 pack of wheat will need for 10 pepole.