1 elephant
Salt and pepper
2 rabbits (optional)

Cut elephant into bite size pieces. This should take about 2 months. Add enough gravy to cover. Cook over kerosene fire at 475 degrees for 5 months. This will serve about 3800 guests. If more are expected, 2 rabbits may be added; but do this only if necessary, as more people do not like hare in their stew.