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BabyBMakes3
LIF Adolescent
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Laura
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Enough food?
I know there's one of these every day so I applaud you for even entertaining me! I'm hosting my SIL's baby shower and I've never really hosted anything like this before. Let me know what you think, and if you would add anything else...
25 Adults
16 Kids of varying ages
Veggie tray
Fruit and Cheese tray
Chips and Dips
1 3foot American sub (feeds 12-15 approx)
1 3foot Italian sub (feeds 12-15 approx)
Bonless chicken tenders platter for the kids (feeds 15-20)
Garden Salad
Macaroni Salad
Potato Salad
Italian pasta salad
Cake
Cupcakes
Cookies
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Posted 6/3/16 9:32 AM  |
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itsagoodlife
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Re: Enough food?
You have PLENTY and now I am hungry 
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| Posted 6/3/16 9:36 AM |
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jams92
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Re: Enough food?
I would prefer to have too much then to run out of food. So personally, I may increase the chicken order (if it will be just put out on a table as opposed to served, because adults may grab a piece of chicken too) and I would add another sub or get larger ones. If they only serve 12-15 people, that means people get one piece and that is it. If someone were to take two (one of each kind), or if one of the kids prefers the sub, you will run out. Being that is the main meal you are serving and the rest are sides, I would want to be certain to have enough
Message edited 6/3/2016 9:58:18 AM.
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| Posted 6/3/16 9:56 AM |
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JennP
LIF Adult
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Jenn
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Re: Enough food?
Posted by jams92
I would prefer to have too much then to run out of food. So personally, I would add another sub or get larger ones. If they only serve 12-15 people, that means people get one piece and that is it. If someone were to take two (one of each kind), or if one of the kids prefers the sub, you will run out. Being that is the main meal you are serving and the rest are sides, I would want to be certain to have enough
I agree.
I think chances are you are completely fine but I might add a tray of hot food - ziti, etc.
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| Posted 6/3/16 10:00 AM |
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JDubs
different, not less
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Re: Enough food?
I would add a tray of pasta
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| Posted 6/3/16 10:08 AM |
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soontobemommyof2
My boys...my everything <3
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Enough food?
Def enough food!
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| Posted 6/3/16 10:11 AM |
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StaceyWill
It's a girl!!!
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Stacey
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Re: Enough food?
Posted by JDubs
I would add a tray of pasta
Yep. I see that you have pasta salad, but I'd do a hot option. Baked Ziti or lasagna.
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| Posted 6/3/16 10:12 AM |
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Lara&Aidansmommy
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Re: Enough food?
Posted by StaceyWill
Posted by JDubs
I would add a tray of pasta
Yep. I see that you have pasta salad, but I'd do a hot option. Baked Ziti or lasagna.
Yep definitely add a hot option. Like these ladies suggested or even a sausage and peppers or chicken marsala
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| Posted 6/3/16 10:16 AM |
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FirstMate
My lil cowboy
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Re: Enough food?
Posted by jams92
I would prefer to have too much then to run out of food. So personally, I may increase the chicken order (if it will be just put out on a table as opposed to served, because adults may grab a piece of chicken too) and I would add another sub or get larger ones. If they only serve 12-15 people, that means people get one piece and that is it. If someone were to take two (one of each kind), or if one of the kids prefers the sub, you will run out. Being that is the main meal you are serving and the rest are sides, I would want to be certain to have enough
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| Posted 6/3/16 10:27 AM |
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Re: Enough food?
Sounds delicious!
I would increase both the heroes and the chicken by a bit. Some adults will eat chicken; some kids will eat heroes.
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| Posted 6/3/16 10:28 AM |
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MrsD121011
LIF Adult
Member since 5/12 1460 total posts
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Elicia
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Re: Enough food?
Posted by StaceyWill
Posted by JDubs
I would add a tray of pasta
Yep. I see that you have pasta salad, but I'd do a hot option. Baked Ziti or lasagna.
This exactly!
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| Posted 6/3/16 10:52 AM |
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MrsMango
LIF Infant
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Re: Enough food?
Posted by Lara&Aidansmommy
Posted by StaceyWill
Posted by JDubs
I would add a tray of pasta
Yep. I see that you have pasta salad, but I'd do a hot option. Baked Ziti or lasagna.
Yep definitely add a hot option. Like these ladies suggested or even a sausage and peppers or chicken marsala
I agree. I would definitely order something else. I would rather have too much then not enough. Running out of food for company is one of my biggest fears haha
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| Posted 6/3/16 10:54 AM |
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chilltocam
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Enough food?
I usually go by the lower number of suggested servings to judge how much food to get - based on that, you just barely have the right amount (but not really quite enough), so I would definitely add something else or add a considerable amount more to the tray of chicken. (I don't count the sides when figuring out the amount of food to get)
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| Posted 6/3/16 11:12 AM |
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SecretlyTTC14
LIF Adult
Member since 12/13 1770 total posts
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B
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Re: Enough food?
Posted by chilltocam
I usually go by the lower number of suggested servings to judge how much food to get - based on that, you just barely have the right amount (but not really quite enough), so I would definitely add something else or add a considerable amount more to the tray of chicken. (I don't count the sides when figuring out the amount of food to get)
I agree. Especially with subs. Lately I notice that there are always a few people that take 3 or 4 pieces of the sandwich because they don't eat the bread (because carbs are bad lol). The past 2 parties I've been to, the sandwich ran out first leaving some people with only sides. I would def add more food rather than risk running out.
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| Posted 6/3/16 11:27 AM |
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mommyagain3
LIF Infant
Member since 6/15 144 total posts
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Re: Enough food?
Are you serving everything together or are you serving the Veggie tray, Fruit and Cheese tray
Chips and Dips before?
Either way, I would increase the chicken because everyone including adults are going to eat them and add a pasta like ziti to the lunch. I would also count on the kids eating the heros so I would add a foot to each.
Message edited 6/3/2016 12:03:06 PM.
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| Posted 6/3/16 12:01 PM |
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ali120206
2 Boys
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Enough food?
I would add another dish like others recommended above - especially since many pregnant women don't eat cold cuts.
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| Posted 6/3/16 12:37 PM |
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MrsG823
Just call me Mommy.
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Enough food?
I think you need more food. I would get two four foot heros and increase the amount of chicken. I agree with adding a hot dish like sausage and peppers or baked ziti. I would also check with your SIL and see if she eats cold cuts bc none of the woman I know ate them during pregnancy. Also, double check that none of your guests have dietary restrictions- someone on a gluten free diet has a choice of salad, potato salad, and cheese.
Message edited 6/3/2016 11:03:42 PM.
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| Posted 6/3/16 11:03 PM |
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gina409
TWINS!
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Re: Enough food?
I would def add on a pasta and prob something else. Like a chicken franchese or eggplant or sausage and peppers
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| Posted 6/4/16 12:30 AM |
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Lauren82
LIF Adult
Member since 10/06 4580 total posts
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Re: Enough food?
Lately I have been ordering my heroes uncut and cutting them myself with my electric knife. I find people want to have a few different things, so I cut my hero thinner than the deli does so people can eat a slice of hero and plenty of other things. I would add to the order as well...I would rather have too much than too little or just enough.
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| Posted 6/4/16 11:17 AM |
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JennZ
MY LIFE!!
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Re: Enough food?
I don't think it's enough. Personally I would add a pasta or adult chicken, franchisee or parm. I'm not a fan of hero's either, especially for a baby shower.
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| Posted 6/4/16 11:53 AM |
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