Hi I am having an outdoor party for 50 people how much drink and food will I need?

Answer 1

IDK what kind of party this is going to be but here are a few things that you might want to read first....

Instructions

* STEP 1: Find out what your restrictions are. Ask if guests any are vegetarian, keep kosher, avoid red meat or have serious allergies.
* STEP 2: Plan the meal with your party's budget and level of formality in mind, although you might consider the ease of casual fare. Buffets are much easier to handle than sit-down affairs.
* STEP 3: Choose a balance of dishes that complement one another. If your party has a particular theme, choose foods that appeal to this theme.
* STEP 4: Keep it simple by using some prepared foods. Even an elegant party can make use of fine cheeses, imported hams, and so on.
* STEP 5: Consider dishes that you can complete in advance or serve at room temperature, such as quiches and savory tarts, or that you can assemble ahead of time and heat on the day of the party, such as lasagnas or stews.
* STEP 6: Before you complete the menu, check cooking times and see how long each dish will take to make, including preparation time. Can you physically prepare everything necessary on the day of the event, with the equipment you have? Realize that some dishes will take longer to cook when made in larger volume.
* STEP 7: Don't use this party to experiment - make sure you've prepared everything on your planned menu before, and know if you can easily increase the recipes in size.
* STEP 8: Finalize your menu at least a week in advance of the party.
* STEP 9: Prepare a generous timetable that maps out everything you need to do. Complete as much as possible before the day of the event: shopping, making anything that can be made ahead, and food prep (such as making garnishes or dicing vegetables that can be kept overnight).
* STEP 10: Ask some good friends to help in the kitchen. Cooking for 50 requires a lot of chopping, mixing and stirring, and can be a little overwhelming.
* STEP 11: Unless you have a clean-up staff waiting, try to clean as you cook.
* STEP 12: Whenever you have a break, wash dishes. It'll keep your kitchen more manageable as well as minimize the after-dinner task.

Tips & Warnings

* While there's no need to plan a large meal around the dietary restrictions of a single person, it's courteous to make sure that every guest can eat something on your menu.
* See the related eHow "Plan a Dinner Party for 50" for instructions on planning other aspects of the event.
* It is harder to avoid burning food in large pots. Stir food regularly and turn down the heat if necessary.
* Don't overestimate

GOOD LUCK and I hope some of this has helped.....

Answer 2

Better to buy too much than too little - I would get about 20 bottles of lemonade (opening as I go, so there won't be too much waste). Get some bottles of squash in case you need them.

Food is more difficult - what sort of thing are you thinking? beware of things like pizza - a good idea, but how are you going to cook it? You could order in, but that may be expensive. Check out the leaflets from supermarkets for party food - normally, they show platter of food. Even if you want to make it yourself or buy elsewhere, have a look at the portion sizes they plan, or the food ideas.

Answer 3

Say you're having a Bar-B-Q. 5 oz. of meat or chicken, without the bone. 1/2 cup each of potato salad, beans, and coleslaw, 1 roll each
1/6 of a 8" pie, and 10 oz. of tea. For 50 the math would be: 15 pounds of the meat, 1 gallon, 2 quarts, and 1 pint, of each of the sides, and 4 gallons of the tea. 8-9 pies.
Have fun!

Answer 4

I usually work to half a bottle of wine each, mix of red and white and about 2 cans each. Don't forget, a lot of people will bring their own and a few won't drink.
You could always buy more and keep the surplus as stock for your self.
Have a good night

Answer 5

it all depends on what age group and what kind of people if the party is going to be for the grown and sexy then you have some adult drinks orange juice soda and alot of food and drnks

Answer 6

I would suggest picnic sort of food and maybe hiring a sweet stall as when i hire mine out its very sucessful

Answer 7

what type of food are u making i cant answer till no what u r feeding them extend your question then i will help ya out lol

Answer 8

Decide how much one person would need and multiply it! I'm not being funny it really is that simple!

Answer 9

A LOT!!!!