Hello Jan31651,
Congratulations on being the mother-of-the-Bride! How exciting! I
certainly hope you have reliable friends and family to help you, as
preparing food for 150 people is no simple task! It can be fun,
however, and definitley is kinder to the budget.
I've collected several sites that provide qunatities of food needed
for a reception buffet. I've also included sites with tips for
planning and serving the food. If this is not the information you were
seeking, please do not rate this question, but ask for an Answer
Clarification first. This will enable me to assist you further, if
possible.
?Do it yourself
Intent on catering your own wedding? Do-it-yourselfers should keep the
following in mind:
Limit the guest list: Preparing and serving food for more than 50
guests can be draining and stressful. Tackling a big wedding isn't
smart for a first-time self-caterer.
Think of the setting: Handling your own wedding meal means you have
more options when deciding where to hold the event. You may want to
get a permit from a forest preserve or a beach, or simply set up in a
friend's backyard. Determine the limitations of the setting. Plan for
a buffet: Arranging a buffet is easier than serving a sit-down meal.
You put the food out and people help themselves. But don't skimp on
the accessories just because you're cooking. Rent beautiful china and
flatware.
Be aware of food safety: You don't want your guests to go home sick.
Rent coolers to store food at the reception site.
Hire help: Pay for servers and a crew to clean up. Stacking dirty
dishes should be the last thing on your mind at your wedding
reception.
How to Trim Costs
Need to trim wedding expenses? Limit the food menu to appetizers and
dessert, suggests party planer Susie Coelho. "An appetizer, cake and
champagne wedding is very on-target," says Coelho, author of "Everyday
Styling" (Simon and Schuster, 2002). Guests will never notice the
cost-saving measure if you're canny. Plan the day so the food is
served on a different timetable, not the standard mid-day or early
evening slots where guests rightfully expect a traditional meal.
Arrange your wedding for mid-afternoon, from 2 to 5 p.m. "Offer pretty
bite-size foods to eat and people won't feel deprived," says Coelho.?
http://weddings.coloradosprings.com/catering_fullstory.jsp?id=2179
Servings needed of numerous foods typically used for receptions,for
100 people. (Just divide these quantities in half, and add to the
original amount to get servings for 150 people!
http://members.tripod.com/~lotsofinfo/H1servingamnts.htm
Servings for 150 people, including cold cuts, cheese, potato salad, and drinks.
http://www.angelfire.com/bc/incredible/Buffetchart2.html
This site has quantities needed, and recipes for Swedish meatballs for
225 people. You can adjust the recipes. Consider making the entire
batch and freezing it for your own use, when you are recuperating from
all the wedding planning efforts!
http://www.thinds.com/jmh/caterwed.htm
?If the site allows, some dishes such as Steak Diane or Bananas Foster
can be prepared at a food station, sort of food entertainment! Theme
buffets are fun, featuring regional fare such as Pan- Pacific,
Southern American, or international such as Thai or Japanese
selections, winter or seasonal themes, fairy tales, and even a ?Night
at the Opera,? and of course traditional holiday themes.
Remember...Valentine?s Day falls on a Saturday in 2004!
Cocktail hours or receptions offer light finger foods designed to
stimulate, not satiate, the appetite. Note that finger foods imply
that no knife is required to slice selections into a size appropriate
for a mouthful! There is nothing worse than juggling plate and glass
and trying to rend a bite size morsel from a too large piece of
chicken, or worse, beef. A Cocktail Hour, whether cocktails are served
or not, is a pleasant way for the guests to have a light refreshment
while the bride, groom, and family finish pictures, signing of
license, etc.. It is not polite to keep guests waiting for longer than
an hour after the wedding, regardless of trying to obtain the perfect
sunset picture.
This author definitely prefers a sit down meal. Conversation is not
interrupted by the comings and goings of food acquisition, no
collisions of guests with meatballs or similar, and the elegance of
being served and not having to serve oneself. No bias here! When
serving a plated meal, it is not necessary to accommodate the whims of
your guests by providing more than one selection. Traditionally, with
a beautifully presented and well prepared meal, guests should eat what
is placed before them without complaint. That said, please don?t
choose a menu that you know will not be consumed by a portion of your
guests, such as an entire meal of sushi containing raw fish and
seafood. Such selections are best served as a single course of the
meal. It is a kindness to take into account the known dietary
restrictions; i.e. vegetarian, allergies of your guests and provide a
special plate for these few. Please note, we have exited the era of
tradition and some guests will complain regardless of the menu. Be
gracious, not rebellious in your selections, choose foods you like,
and ignore unwarranted whining.?
http://www.gainesvilletoday.com/2004/01/wedding_planning_gainesville.html
This site has quantities needed for 25. Simply multiply the amount by
6 to get amounts for 150 people. (You can easily close the ad that
obscures the text)
http://www.bhg.com/bhg/story.jhtml?storyid=%2Ftemplatedata%2Fbhg%2Fstory%2Fdata%2F9994.xml&categoryid=%2Ftemplatedata%2Fbhg%2Fcategory%2Fdata%2Ffood.xml&catref=S3
Food quantities for a crowd
http://www.bettycrocker.com/charts/generalch/catcrwd.asp
Bridal Luncheon Planning
http://www.bettycrocker.com/Recipes/Solution/Show_solution.aspx?rname=bridalLuncheon&rpath=xml/spring
Lots of tips
http://www.angelfire.com/bc/hobbyhorse/
More tips
http://meetingsnet.com/ar/meetings_food_beverage_savings/
http://www.weddinglocation.com/savingtips.phtml
http://www.ultimatewedding.com/articles/get.php?action=getarticle&articleid=48
http://www.stlweddings.net/planning/cat004.htm
This site has tips for ?how much? including tents, and glassware
http://www.weddingbells.com/entertaining/
Self-catering your wedding. This site has advice and drink servings.
http://www.weddingguide.co.uk/articles/reception/catering.asp#SelfCatering
Save money on reception food:
http://women.msn.com/201093.armx
http://www.chiff.com/a/lunch-buffet.htm
http://www.reception-ideas.com/planning-a-wedding.htm
http://www.modernbride.com/food/?wd_foodcostmbm.html
Here are 178 recipes, popular for wedding receptions.
http://www.recipezaar.com/r/81/288
Planning guides for non-food items
http://www.party411.com/guides.html
Additionally, check your local library for wedding reception books.
Here are some you can buy:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1564144747/102-0151843-2968118
http://www.weddinglocation.com/savingtips.phtml
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0446678201/qid=1113087371/sr=1-12/ref=sr_1_12/102-0151843-2968118?v=glance&s=books
I hope this answer helps you prepare for the upcoming nuptials!
Sincerely, Crabcakes
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