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How much chicken do I need for 100 guests?
Chart of Food Estimates
| FOOD | SERVE 25 | SERVE 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken or turkey breast | 8–9 pounds | 32–36 pounds |
| Fish (fillets or steaks) | 7-1/2 pounds | 30 pounds |
| Hamburgers | 6-1/2–9-1/2 pounds | 26–30 pounds |
| Ham or roast beef | 10 pounds | 40 pounds |
How much grilled chicken is a serving?
The recommended single portion of chicken is 3-4 ounces, about the size of a deck of playing cards. Some people use the palm of their hand as a guide. Depending on the vendor, some chicken breasts are twice or even three times the size of a recommended serving.
How much does 40 pounds of chicken cost?
Conventional Chicken – by the case
| ITEM | PRICE | PER LB. |
|---|---|---|
| BREASTS – 40 lb. case | $69.60 | $1.74 |
| WINGS – 40 lb. case | $138.00 | $3.45 |
| BONELESS BREASTS – 40 lb. case* | $112.00 | $2.80 |
| THIGHS – 40 lb. case | $42.00 | $1.05 |
How many pieces of chicken do you need to feed 50 people?
How to use this food quantity chart:
| Food Type | Approximate Amount for 50 Servings | Serving Size Per Person |
|---|---|---|
| Beef or Pork Ribs | 25-40 lbs | 1 pound cooked |
| Pork Chops | 17 lbs | 1 chop 3/4″ Thick |
| Chicken, pieces with bone-in | 18-20 lbs | 1-2 pieces |
| Chicken, boneless, skinless, cut-up for casserole, soup, stew etc. | 16-18 lbs | 3 ounces |
What is 4 oz of grilled chicken?
No need to drag out your food scale to measure out a 4-oz. portion: this serving size of grilled chicken breast is approximately the size of the palm of your hand.
How much meat should I buy for a BBQ?
A good rule of thumb is to count on about ⅓ pound of cooked meat for each person for a main. This amount may vary between ½ pound if your guests are big eaters or you don’t have many sides, to ¼ pound if your sides are generous.
How much are chicken breasts at Costco?
Costco Frozen Chicken Prices
| Kirkland Boneless Skinless Breasts | $16.99 ($2.61/lb) |
|---|---|
| Perdue Boneless Skinless Breasts | $22.49 ($2.25/lb) |
| Krikland Chicken Wings (10lbs) | $21.99 ($2.20/lb) |
| Kirkland Tenderloins (6 lb) | $15.89 ($2.65/lb) |
| Organic Kirkland Boneless Skinless Breasts | $17.99 ($4.49/lb) |
How many chicken wings do you need for 100 people?
Allow three chicken wings per person. For pasta salad and potato salad, allow 6 to 8 lbs. dry pasta and 35 lbs. of potatoes, with 1 1/2 to 3 qt. dressing. For coleslaw, allow 20 lbs. mixed shredded vegetables and 2 qt. dressing.
How many burgers per person for a BBQ?
Allow two hot dogs per person; remember this also includes two hot dog buns per person. Allow one burger per person, plus 1/3; this is four burgers for every three people. Allow three chicken wings per person.
How much raw meat can you cook for 100 people?
ELLEN’S KITCHEN MEATS AND OTHER ENTREES General notes: Allow 40-45% waste and shrinkage with raw meat weight, purchase 50 pounds raw weight boneless meats to roast for 100 people. Allow at least 1 pound per person for raw meat with bones.
How many pieces of meat per person for a buffet?
If cooking pre-formed burgers or chicken pieces or such, allow one piece per person plus 1/3 more, which is 4 pieces for every three people. When serving beef and a second meat, such as chicken or ham, on a buffet, you must allow 5 ounces ready to eat beef PLUS 3 ounces ready to eat second meat for each person, if there is a server for the meats.