QUANTITIES FOR 50 PERSONS 
Juice for cocktail.......................................... 6 1/2 qts.

Lemons for lemonade.......................................... ..6 dozen

Peas - #2 1/2 cans (29 oz.)..............................10 to 12 cans

Sweet potatoes - souffle.......................................16 lb.

Sweet potatoes - candied.................................18 to 20 lb.

Rice........................................ .....................3 lb.

Beef roast............................................. ....18 - 20 lb.

Meat loaf.............................................. ....12 - 15 lb.

Fresh ham............................................... ...20 - 25 lb.

Fresh ham (tenderized).....................................1 7 - 20 lb.

Chicken (dressed) creamed..................................15 - 18 lb.

Chicken, baked............................................. 25 - 30 lb.

Chicken, stewed.................................4 hens (5 lb. or more)

Coffee.................................... .......................1 lb.

Ice Cream............................................. .....2 gal. bulk

1 lb. nuts serves 30 people

1 lb. mints serves 40 people

1 lb. coffee makes 80 cups

1 pt. Half & Half serves 100

1 gal. punch serves 32 people

 

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