How Many Appetizers per Person?

vafish · 04-18-2012, 08:55 PM

I've been tasked to fix appetizers for a BBQ reception for some VIP's and big donators to a fund raising effort.

The main meal will be BBQ (probably brisket, ribs and pulled pork) with sides and is being cooked by someone else (I'll probably end up helping with that cook too).

I was planning on making some ABT's, Pig Shots (2 different versions), Moink Balls, and just in case their is a vegetarian some crab stuffed salmon slices (think sushi size).

There will be approximately 30 people.

I'm thinking 4-6 appetizers per person. So 180 pieces total?

Does that sound about right?

Also I have 2 UDS's available for me to cook on. One has a single grill, and the other has a Weber lid with 2 grills. I guess I could add additional grills to either UDS if needed.

landarc · 04-18-2012, 11:10 PM

I think you will want to be closer to 180 than 120. If they are passed, figure 200.

Gore · 04-19-2012, 05:44 AM

It all depends on how good a cook you are. I'd aim for the higher numbers.

Dr_KY · 04-19-2012, 05:46 PM

Agreed go high and never be without.

04-18-2012, 08:55 PM	#1
vafish Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-19-11 Location: Commonwealth of Virginia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How Many Appetizers per Person? I've been tasked to fix appetizers for a BBQ reception for some VIP's and big donators to a fund raising effort. The main meal will be BBQ (probably brisket, ribs and pulled pork) with sides and is being cooked by someone else (I'll probably end up helping with that cook too). I was planning on making some ABT's, Pig Shots (2 different versions), Moink Balls, and just in case their is a vegetarian some crab stuffed salmon slices (think sushi size). There will be approximately 30 people. I'm thinking 4-6 appetizers per person. So 180 pieces total? Does that sound about right? Also I have 2 UDS's available for me to cook on. One has a single grill, and the other has a Weber lid with 2 grills. I guess I could add additional grills to either UDS if needed. __________________ Silver UDS with weber lid, UDS #2 black with a weber lid, 1995 Treager pellet grill, 22.5 Weber

04-18-2012, 11:10 PM	#2
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: San Leandro, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think you will want to be closer to 180 than 120. If they are passed, figure 200. __________________ "perhaps...but then again...maybe not..." careful there son, those ribs are boiling hot... \_\|_/ (='.'=) Here there be bunnies... (")_(")ooo Pacific Rim BBQ Bob's Brew and Que

04-19-2012, 05:44 AM	#3
Gore somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-05-08 Location: Hiding out from blood suck ghost snake gods ... and Nazis Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It all depends on how good a cook you are. I'd aim for the higher numbers. __________________ Assistant to a Mad BBQ Scientist (and a squirrel): Primo Oval XL, Small Offset, Gasser, Optigrill, UBS "I love everything about the pig, even the way she walks." -- Spanish proverb (\__/) (='.'=) This is the rabbit baby. Invests him in yours signature, (")_(") and the help rabbit baby takes over control of the world! Hmmmm, I wonder, WWGALD? Avatar courtesy of Grillman and NorthwestBBQ Promoted by Bigabyte to "Idiot #1"

04-19-2012, 05:46 PM	#4
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Agreed go high and never be without. __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009