Coleslaw for 250-300

DannyMac · 08-27-2010, 05:10 PM

I'm still getting things together for a back to school barbecue at my kids' school. I have lined up a donor for coleslaw mix. Any idea on how much I'll need? What about mayo/other ingredients?

chad · 08-27-2010, 05:16 PM

I use the 3# bags from Sam's (Costco, BJ's, GFS, are all fine) I think 3# serves a recommended 16 servings. I always have coleslaw left over.
The dressing is tough - I make my own with mayo, vinegar, and Splenda. You'd probably need a couple of gallons of dressing. Make the slaw up by the big bowl or service pan, as needed instead of all at one time - that way is stays nice and crisp. Good luck.

cfbeagle · 08-27-2010, 05:55 PM

I serve the St. Clair cole slaw in the bucket that Sam's sells. Each buck serves 20 for 4.88. Everybody likes it and it is so easy.

HBMTN · 08-29-2010, 07:32 PM

I'd say 7-9 gallons for 250. If for kids lot less.

fireman_pete · 08-29-2010, 07:53 PM

I use the 3# bags, and get 20-25 people per bag. Figure about 1/4 gallon dressing per bag, depending on how much you like.

Make in small batches as needed for service!

08-27-2010, 05:10 PM	#1
DannyMac Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-29-09 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Coleslaw for 250-300 I'm still getting things together for a back to school barbecue at my kids' school. I have lined up a donor for coleslaw mix. Any idea on how much I'll need? What about mayo/other ingredients?

08-27-2010, 05:16 PM	#2
chad somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Clearwater, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use the 3# bags from Sam's (Costco, BJ's, GFS, are all fine) I think 3# serves a recommended 16 servings. I always have coleslaw left over. The dressing is tough - I make my own with mayo, vinegar, and Splenda. You'd probably need a couple of gallons of dressing. Make the slaw up by the big bowl or service pan, as needed instead of all at one time - that way is stays nice and crisp. Good luck. __________________ Dave Southern Brethren BBQ Competition Team "It's all about getting paid!" - Myron Mixon "I love being hated in my hometown!" - David Hair KingFisher Gator Rotisserie cooker, WSM, Stainless 5 burner with IR gas grill, Turkey Fryer, Weber JD Commemorative grill, slightly used Bandera chamber for future use as a cold smoker, Masterbuilt 40" insulated ELECTRIC smoker

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08-27-2010, 05:55 PM	#3
cfbeagle Found some matches. Join Date: 03-18-09 Location: Macon, MS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I serve the St. Clair cole slaw in the bucket that Sam's sells. Each buck serves 20 for 4.88. Everybody likes it and it is so easy.

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HBMTN is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-16-08 Location: Fairfield, Virginia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'd say 7-9 gallons for 250. If for kids lot less.

08-29-2010, 07:53 PM	#5
fireman_pete Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-28-07 Location: Temecula, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use the 3# bags, and get 20-25 people per bag. Figure about 1/4 gallon dressing per bag, depending on how much you like. Make in small batches as needed for service!