1 elephant
Salt and pepper to taste
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 4 months. This will serve about 3800 guests. If more are expected, 2 rabbits may be added. But do this only if necessary as most people do not like hare in their stew.