Of course, there are many variables…. The basic formula that most caterers consider standard for determining the number of pieces of each appetizer recipe that you should make for a two hour cocktail party is: 12 pieces per person times the number of people attending divided by the number of different appetizers being served.
A general rule here is about 3 different appetizer recipes for 10 people, 5 different appetizer recipes for 30 people and 7 different appetizer recipes for 50 people. Keep on adding 2 more unique recipes for each additional 20 people that will be attending the party.
Veggie platters make great roasted vegetables or can easily be turned into a tasty stir fry. Any fried foods can be placed into the toaster oven briefly for a re-heat and re-crisp.
For a lighter dinner, plan more appetizers, for a full meal, plan fewer appetizers. Again, the time of day and any dinner that might follow will determine how much to offer your guests so plan on more rather than less. Category: Uncategorized. Aspen Catering. That all depends on a few factors: 1. What time of day is the party? Click here to cancel reply. Pin Share Related Recipes. Decorate your plates and platters attractively, green leaf lettuce, kale, parsley and edible flowers.
Use toothpicks and small skewers to form interesting presentations. Thin stick pretzels make useful skewers for cheese bites and other dry items. Deviled eggs, smoked salmon or oysters, tiny open faced sandwiches, are easy and appealing. Do not attempt individual hot appetizers unless you have adequate oven space and help. If you can only cook a pan of 20 at one time and each pan takes 20 minutes, they are not practical for large parties.
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