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Use lesser amount if coffee and tea are also servedĪppetizer amounts for mixed light appetizers forĪpproximately 100 people PARTY ALERT: These amounts are good for about 1

Part can be cheese logs or spread, but add crackers if needed (6 pounds per 100). 4 cupsįills 14-16 cocktail buns or 10 turkey bunsġ 1/2 -2 ounces per person, 10-12 pounds total, shaved cooked ham, turkey, roast beef = approx. Individual bite size items (small amounts)Ģ-3 pieces per person, 200-300 pieces total,ĭevilled eggs- count each half as one pieceġ lb.

Mini carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, celery hearts, olives, cherry tomatoes, jicama strips, cucumber or zucchini strips, tiny boiled potatoes

(Rinse fruits in fruit-fresh, lemonade or orange juice to prevent browning) OR 6-8 pints (one gallon) thick dips such as salsa, bean dip, guacamole Remember, these are small amounts when you a serving just a few choicesĨ pounds of cheese or cream cheese or cheese If you don't have ovens, add some meat or seafood salads for a large crowd, or ethnic specialties that are suited to the event. For large groups, these are far more practical than individual hot appetizers. For adding hot food, select some hot casseroles or dips if you have the oven space and chafing dishes. Hot roast beef is a treat-someone must be assigned to carve- but cold sliced beef or ham are always acceptable. Specialty items like baked salmon, shrimp or seafood in a casserole or dip, meatballs or mini quiches and 'real' sliced turkey or ham are popular. When appetizers are the entire meal, offering some protein entree type servings is a must. If you are serving “just appetizers”, allow 3 times as much per person if it is NOT at a meal time, and allow 6 times as much if it is at mealtime or right after work, or an all day Superbowl party! These amounts are for just a small serving of appetizers before a full meal.

Caterers often plan a minimum of 4 different choices for groups of 25-100 or more, adding an additional choice for each 25 people. You do not have to server a big variety or large amounts 6-8 "bites" or taste portions per person per hour is a ball park figure. Choose items you can prepare ahead and serve easily. If you do choose to serve an appetizer, consider the meal following immediately, and try to select complementary foods. They DO reduce the intake of dinner food, but only about 10%. They just fill-in, helping the really hungry and the drinker. Looking for ideas? Here are some recipes for Large scale Appetizers.ĮLLEN'S KITCHEN APPETIZER PLANNER 100 ServingsĪppetizers served before a buffet or full dinner are OPTIONAL.