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bproffer · 06-07-2013, 08:20 PM

We are doing an event for 110-125 people. We will be serving tri-tip and chicken and 3 sides. I am thinking about 45 lbs of tri-tip and 125 pieces of chicken. The split of chicken I am thinking 25% legs, 50% thighs, 25% breasts.

Sides will be broccoli salad, baked beans and roasted potatoes and dinner rolls. I am thinking about 3.5oz-4oz per serving per side. Does this seem about right for the amount of sides? Everything will be served buffet style, no servers.

Sound about right?

acguy · 06-08-2013, 09:28 AM

I don't do well with "pieces" of chicken. Are you thinking around 60lbs? I don't care for legs unless I'm feeding kids but that's just my preference.

You say buffet style. Is the meat self serve? With 3 sides and rolls, I think your figuring to much meat but, I can't say without all the facts in terms I deal with.

sunrise · 06-08-2013, 10:03 AM

You have to be very careful when "self serve" is involved with the meat portion. The first 3 dozen people could wipe you out of tri tip, everyone else eats chicken.
We did a wedding for 350, we cooked 110 pound of tri tip, and 180 boneless-skinless (brides request) chicken breasts, cut in half. Everything worked out well, but we did have a lot of left over tri tip as the servers (her hire) were very skimpy with the tri tip. But all in all, it was good.
I agree with the leg part, leave them for another time.

06-07-2013, 08:20 PM	#1
bproffer Take a breath! Join Date: 09-12-07 Location: Bakersfield, CA	Check my #'s please We are doing an event for 110-125 people. We will be serving tri-tip and chicken and 3 sides. I am thinking about 45 lbs of tri-tip and 125 pieces of chicken. The split of chicken I am thinking 25% legs, 50% thighs, 25% breasts. Sides will be broccoli salad, baked beans and roasted potatoes and dinner rolls. I am thinking about 3.5oz-4oz per serving per side. Does this seem about right for the amount of sides? Everything will be served buffet style, no servers. Sound about right? __________________ Kamado Joe Big Joe, Yoder YS1500, Cookshack FEC-100, Weber Genesis.

06-08-2013, 10:03 AM	#3
sunrise On the road to being a farker Join Date: 10-04-10 Location: Ventura CA.	You have to be very careful when "self serve" is involved with the meat portion. The first 3 dozen people could wipe you out of tri tip, everyone else eats chicken. We did a wedding for 350, we cooked 110 pound of tri tip, and 180 boneless-skinless (brides request) chicken breasts, cut in half. Everything worked out well, but we did have a lot of left over tri tip as the servers (her hire) were very skimpy with the tri tip. But all in all, it was good. I agree with the leg part, leave them for another time. Last edited by sunrise; 06-08-2013 at 10:04 AM.. Reason: spelling

06-08-2013, 09:28 AM	#2
acguy Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-01-11 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca.	I don't do well with "pieces" of chicken. Are you thinking around 60lbs? I don't care for legs unless I'm feeding kids but that's just my preference. You say buffet style. Is the meat self serve? With 3 sides and rolls, I think your figuring to much meat but, I can't say without all the facts in terms I deal with.