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Ask a Caterer Replies: You’ll want 1.25 ounces of fresh tuna per person. Change that up or down based on how much you think your guests will appreciate it. Lots of sushi lovers?, or is it a meat and potatoes crowd?

Sue writes, "I'm hosting a party of about 50..." Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Linda asks, "For the Library Association...they want a homey, down to earth, simple dinner..." Oven Pot Roast

Alice writes: "I'm having a small wedding reception...I want to serve finger sandwiches..." Finger Sandwiches

Tammy needs: "My daughter's 14th birthday party...we're low on money right now..." Kid's Cheap Birthday Party Food

Alan and Marlene write: "We are doing our own wedding reception food...130 guests...but don't know how much food to buy?..." Wedding Reception Food

Jessica asks, "I’m planning for my 2 year old’s birthday...15 kids and 50 adults...ideas and amounts?" Birthday Party Food For Kids

Donna writes, "I need to make a curry for 50 people...help with ingredients and amounts? Many Thanks!" Chicken Curry Recipes

AnnaLee asks, "We need lots of chicken stock for the banquet...canned?...what do caterers do?" Chicken Stock the Easy Way

Marna asks, "We want a nice fruit salad platter for 50...how much, and what to buy? " Fruit Salad Recipes

Marissa asks, "...I promised the kids that we would have a Halloween Party...but now I'm on a budget?" Halloween Party Food

Silma asks, "...I need cold appetizers for an all day party...she’s home from Afghanistan safe!" Cold Appetizer Recipes

Susan and Ted ask, "The new Boss wants a “nice” Christmas/Holiday Party for 55...we volunteered...now what?" Christmas Office Party Ideas

Jerry asks, "We need new Christmas Party Ideas...family of 20...simple to make. Do you have any new ideas?" Christmas Party Ideas

Anna asks, "Help with our first Christmas Party, 30 people in our small apartment, and I don’t know how to cook..." Christmas Party Recipes

Don asks, "...on my own...20 family and friends are coming for holiday appetizers...need some help?" Holiday Appetizers

Eve asks, "We need some Christmas Dessert Ideas...new in-laws...20 family coming...something really new..." Christmas Dessert Ideas

Silma asks, "...hoping for easy Christmas desserts...working two jobs...don’t do that much baking...?" Easy Christmas Desserts

Lorraine says, "I hate to bake!...need Christmas desserts for my daughter’s school...75 kids and adults..." Christmas Desserts

Maggie asks, "How many Holiday Dessert Recipes...50-75 family coming...not complicated or expensive..." Holiday Dessert Recipes

Louis asks, "...BBQ ribs and chicken for our big day...how to warm it up...keep it moist and warm...?" Food Warmer

Al asks, "How does it work? What kind of sterno fuel should we use...how long before serving...?" Sterno Fuel

Maria asks, "I’m making potato salad for 50...need a recipe for that many...how many pounds to buy..." Potato Salad Recipe

Caroline asks, "...my husband’s boss and buddies are coming for Super Bowl...need more than chips and dips...any suggestions?..." Super Bowl Food

Ed asks, "... my friends think I know how to cook, haha...so the SuperBowl party is here...need some help with simple snacks I can make...” Super Bowl Snacks

Myra asks, "I need some Super Bowl Party Ideas...I enjoy cooking...but I’m stuck...something new...20 guests...ideas...?” Super Bowl Party Ideas

Glenn asks, ...planning a football party on Superbowl Sunday...need recipes for several guys...beer for sure...good stuff...? Football Party Recipe

Erin asks, ”What is good for Super Bowl parties? This will be my first one. My boyfriend says to have “guy stuff”. Help!” Super Bowl Party Menu

Suzi asks, “We have a big Super Bowl thing planned...35-50 people...people are staying for a while...lots of food...” Super Bowl Party Food

Amy asks, “...on a very tight food budget...12-15 friends from work and family...have to be careful...have time to prepare...money-saving ideas...?” New Years Parties

Brenda asks, “We’re having a Christmas Eve dinner for 50 people...nice appetizers...served sit down dinner...special...lots of time to prepare...suggestions?" Christmas Party Ideas

Caitlin asks, “What do you suggest for Christmas Dinner Menus?...new ideas...need some help...12 family again this year...love to cook..." Christmas Dinner Menus

Dianna asks, “...I can’t find easy holiday recipes...want something special that I can do...no time...is it possible?... “ Easy Holiday Recipes

Emma asks, “....looking for several Christmas appetizer recipes...party for employees and families...75 or more...need to cook at home and heat up later...“ Christmas Appetizer Recipes

Francene asks, “Please provide Christmas holiday recipes. Our family is growing and I want to start doing more than we have been.” Christmas Holiday Recipes

Lorey asks, "20 for dinner Christmas eve - will be seated at tables - need something in the home cooking category as it is all family members" Christmas Dinner Recipes

Harriet asks, “...need ideas for Chinese New Year food...know nothing about it...20-30 people...nothing too complicated please...” Chinese New Year Food

Irene asks, "...ideas for Valentine's Day?...party for friends...buffet style, not dinner...warm food...?" Valentine Day Ideas

Jenna asks, ...20 friends for Valentines Day...party ideas...need something light and simple...not serving alcohol... Valentines Day Party Ideas

Kathy asks, “...35 adults and children...after school party...need Valentine ideas for the food...really low budget...” Valentine Ideas

Laura asks, ...Valentine party theme is “Love at ANY Age”...party food for 125...making at home...bring to school... Valentine Party

Susan asks, “...can you supply us with party food ideas for a college graduation?...35 people will be with us...needs to be all cold food...” College Graduation Party Ideas

Rose asks, “...the only graduation party idea we can come up with is chips and dips...please HELP us...everyone’s coming...” Graduation Party Idea

Paula asks, “...the graduation party we are planning needs food for 75 people...want something really outstanding...something to remember... ” Graduation Party Planning

Olga asks, “...help with our graduation party menu...serving alcohol...need several dishes...don’t know how to keep food warm...” Graduation Party Menu

Nancy asks, “...our girl’s high school graduation party...ideas that aren’t expensive...something she will like...she doesn’t eat meat...” High School Graduation Party Ideas

Marissa asks, “...can’t come up with good ideas...graduation party...50 people, family and friends...will be outdoors...kitchen nearby...” Graduation Party Ideas

Bob asks, “Can I reheat ravioli in a microwave?...heat sauce separately?...how can I keep it warm?”” Microwave Pasta

Wanda asks, “...can I bake the stuffed shrimp one day ahead of my party?...no time the next day...won’t they dry out?...thanks!” Baked Stuffed Shrimp Recipe

Abby asks, “...lots of turkey...husband's birthday coming up...want to serve 30 family and friends...suggestions?...” Turkey Breast Recipe

Valarie asks, “...doing a meal for 50 people...how much chicken will I need...will be other foods too...tia!” Cooking Chicken for 50

Tanya asks, “...having a party for 50 people and serving stuffed shrimp...need help with quantities and a good recipe...thank you!” Cooking Shrimp for a Crowd

Zoey asks, “...all my family comes for Easter...serve Baked Haddock...how can I do it ahead of time?...thank you. ” Baked Haddock Recipe

End of the day, it’s all about creativity, not only in recipes, but how you get them to your table. That’s where we come in.

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