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Portion Guide
QUANTITY
PORTIONS/QTY.
Beverages
Plan on an average of 1 lb. of food per person.
Coffee
3 lb. can
Approx. 300 servings
4 ounce portions of 4 food groups equals 1 pound per person.
Creamer
12 oz.
Approx. 133 servings
Sugar
200 ct.
Approx. 200 servings
Punch
5 gal.
Approx. 106 servings
Ketchup
64 oz.
Approx. 128 servings
Mustard
1 gal.
Approx. 250 servings
Mayonnaise
1 gal.
Approx. 250 servings
Salad Dressings
1 gal.
Approx. 64 servings
4 ounces of Meat Examples: Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef, Meatballs, Chicken, or Fish *For a sit-down meal, 6–8 oz. of an entrée is recommended.
4 ounces of a Potato or Salad
4 ounces of Another Vegetable Examples: Green Beans, Carrots, Mixed Vegetables, or Corn
4 ounces of Dessert Examples: Pies, Cakes, Mixed Fruit, Puddings, Gelatin, or Ice Cream
Examples: Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Macaroni Salad, or Scalloped or Au Gratin Potatoes Number of People to be Served
Pounds of Each Food Group
20 People
5 lb.
40 People
10 lb.
60 People
15 lb.
80 People
20 lb.
Condiments
Desserts Pies
10"
Approx. 8 servings
Sheet Cakes
12" x 16" tray
Approx. 36 servings
Brownies
12" x 16" tray
Approx. 48 servings
Ham
12 lb. avg.
Approx. 32 servings
Prime Rib
12 lb. avg.
Approx. 19 servings
Split Top Round
8 lb. avg.
Approx. 21 servings
Steaks
5 lb.
Approx. 13 servings
Turkey Breast
8 lb. avg.
Approx. 21 servings
Lasagna
5 lb.
Approx. 13 servings
Chicken Wings
5 lb.
Approx. 15–20 servings
Cocktail Franks
3.33 lb.
Approx. 50 servings
Meatballs
10 lb.
Approx. 50–60 servings
Meats - Sliced
2 lb.
Approx. 8 servings
Cheese - Sliced
5 lb.
Approx. 80 servings
Cheese - Cubed
1 lb.
Approx. 15 servings
Dill Pickle Spears
.5 gal.
Approx. 25 servings
Entrées/Buffets
Hors d’Oeuvres
Sliced Meats & Cheese
Relish/Cheese Tray
100 People
25 lb.
120 People
30 lb.
160 People
40 lb.
Med. Black Olives
#10 can
Approx. 60 servings
50 lb.
Relish Pack
5 lb.
Approx. 25 servings
Stuffed Man. Olives
.5 gal.
Approx. 100 servings
Vegetable/Spinach Dip
2.75 lb.
Approx. 44 servings
Canned Fruits & Veg.
#10 can
Approx. 27 servings
Gelatin Molds
4 lb.
Approx. 16 servings
Lettuce Salad
3 lb.
Approx. 21 servings
Mixed Fruit (frozen)
5 lb.
Approx. 20 servings
Ready-Made Salads
10 lb.
Approx. 40 servings
Hot Sides
3 lb.
Approx. 12 servings
Candies/Nuts
2 lb.
Approx. 32 servings
Chip Dip
3 lb.
Approx. 48 servings
Nacho Cheese
#10 can
Approx. 50 servings
Nacho Chips
3 lb.
Approx. 48 servings
Potato Chips
3 lb.
Approx. 48 servings
200 People
The above numbers are based on average consumption.
Side Dishes
Here are some tips for estimating portions for your event. • Always round your estimates up, not down. • Anticipate which items will be most popular, and serve more than suggested. For example, shellfish appetizers are always popular, so serve as many as your budget allows. • The more choices you offer, the smaller your calculation of individual portions should be. • Add “bulk” items to your menu. For a sit-down dinner, have plenty of bread to fill in any hungry spots. When hosting a cocktail party, nuts, olives, pretzels, etc. provide security that you’ll have enough for all without extra work.
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