Check my math - catering for 200

Williefb · 03-24-2014, 04:26 PM

I always like to make sure that I'm on target when figuring. I hate to see a lot of food (profit) thrown away but I NEVER want to run out. My boys are doing a job next weekend for 200 people. The crowd will be a mix of men, women, & children.

Menu - pulled pork with buns, coleslaw, baked beans, chips, tea, & water (tap)

12 oz cups, 8.75" plates

12 butts @ 8 lbs = 96 lbs uncooked = 48 lbs cooked / 3.2 oz sandwich = 240 sandwiches (we will serve)
50 lbs coleslaw = 4 oz / pp
50 lbs beans = 4 oz / pp
Chips - 10 bags of 14 oz chips
Buns - 10 @ 24 pack = 240
Tea - 20 gallons - (15 gallons of sweet tea & 5 gallons of unsweet tea)

Based on what I've seen overtime with our servings most folks don't average 4 oz per sandwich on a standard bun and the yield on the butts are better than 50%

If I'm off somewhere let me know your thoughts!

Thanks

Bbq Bubba · 03-24-2014, 06:06 PM

3 oz is a weak sammie. Figure minimum 4 and if your free handing making the sammies figure 5oz.

Leftover food should never be lost profit. You charge for what you make. Leftovers should not be your concern.

You may be a little heavy on the sides as i see most people take less sides when the meat is good. ;)

Williefb · 03-24-2014, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

3 oz is a weak sammie. Figure minimum 4 and if your free handing making the sammies figure 5oz.

Leftover food should never be lost profit. You charge for what you make. Leftovers should not be your concern.

You may be a little heavy on the sides as i see most people take less sides when the meat is good. ;)

Fair enough and thank you for your input and your comments - based on my math 12 butts still gets me knocking right at the 4oz / sandwich number for 200.

Thanks gain!

poorolddan · 03-24-2014, 06:34 PM

I'd throw on the 13th or 14th butt so I'd have my 10% cushion. Better to error on the high side of dead zero I think.

tuPatrón · 03-25-2014, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

3 oz is a weak sammie. Figure minimum 4 and if your free handing making the sammies figure 5oz.
;)

I agree with 5. below that it seems a bit skimpy.

03-24-2014, 04:26 PM	#1
Williefb Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-18-11 Location: Middle TN	Check my math - catering for 200 I always like to make sure that I'm on target when figuring. I hate to see a lot of food (profit) thrown away but I NEVER want to run out. My boys are doing a job next weekend for 200 people. The crowd will be a mix of men, women, & children. Menu - pulled pork with buns, coleslaw, baked beans, chips, tea, & water (tap) 12 oz cups, 8.75" plates 12 butts @ 8 lbs = 96 lbs uncooked = 48 lbs cooked / 3.2 oz sandwich = 240 sandwiches (we will serve) 50 lbs coleslaw = 4 oz / pp 50 lbs beans = 4 oz / pp Chips - 10 bags of 14 oz chips Buns - 10 @ 24 pack = 240 Tea - 20 gallons - (15 gallons of sweet tea & 5 gallons of unsweet tea) Based on what I've seen overtime with our servings most folks don't average 4 oz per sandwich on a standard bun and the yield on the butts are better than 50% If I'm off somewhere let me know your thoughts! Thanks __________________ Willie

03-24-2014, 06:06 PM	#2
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi.	3 oz is a weak sammie. Figure minimum 4 and if your free handing making the sammies figure 5oz. Leftover food should never be lost profit. You charge for what you make. Leftovers should not be your concern. You may be a little heavy on the sides as i see most people take less sides when the meat is good. ;) __________________ Owner of Bubba's BBQ & Catering L.L.C. Beer Snob I cook the #bestbrisketnorthoftexas. Get over it. #detroitporkmafia BBQ Person of the Year 2013

03-24-2014, 06:34 PM	#4
poorolddan Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-01-11 Location: Was Gretna NE now Lincoln NE	I'd throw on the 13th or 14th butt so I'd have my 10% cushion. Better to error on the high side of dead zero I think.