How much will it cost to cater for about 100 people?!
What I need to know is what I can expect to spend on the physical foodstuffs themselves; and also about how much food I will need. So far the menu is as follows: Dinner Salad (this is your usual affair, lettuce and/or spinach, shaved carrots, tomatos, red onion). Appetizers: Bruschetta, stuffed mushrooms, veggie Swedish meatballs. Sides: Green beans, mixed veggies (zucchini, carrots, peapods, squash) and roasted potatos. Main dishes- Eggplant parm, vegetarian enchiladas, pasta with marinara and veggies. Perhaps a fruit salad for dessert. I would especially appreciate answers from caterers.
Answers: Let me be very specific, since my first question did not get the answer I was looking for. I am hosting a charity dinner. I already have the venue, the alcohol, the entertainment etc, I don't need to know anything about these or account for them. I am selling tickets to the dinner, so there will be no plate charge or per person type deal. The dinner is included in the price of the ticket.
What I need to know is what I can expect to spend on the physical foodstuffs themselves; and also about how much food I will need. So far the menu is as follows: Dinner Salad (this is your usual affair, lettuce and/or spinach, shaved carrots, tomatos, red onion). Appetizers: Bruschetta, stuffed mushrooms, veggie Swedish meatballs. Sides: Green beans, mixed veggies (zucchini, carrots, peapods, squash) and roasted potatos. Main dishes- Eggplant parm, vegetarian enchiladas, pasta with marinara and veggies. Perhaps a fruit salad for dessert. I would especially appreciate answers from caterers.
There is too much variation here. We don't know where you shop, if you can go to a wholesaler, if your using fresh or canned items...
Just guessing your probably looking at around 200 - 250 dollars. That's about what it would cost me in MS, I use fresh ingredients and I do have wholesaler's, for meats and veggies.
ok pulled down my reference book.....for 100 people you will need these approxiate amounts.
Lettuce = around 20 heads
shaved carrots = 2 carrots per head of lettuce = 40 pieces
tomaotes = 2 per head of lettuce = 40 tomatoes
red onions = 1/8 cup per head of lettuce = about 3 onions
bread for brushetta = 10 loaves
stuffed mushrooms = about 3 -4 pounds
meatballs = 25 pounds
pasta = 15 quarts
so looking at that and considering what else isn't covered, I will raise my estimated cost up to $400 max.
hope this helps and good luck.
Do some research in your area.
