How Much food should I prepare for a Graduation Open House?

Question

we are expecting around 200 people

Answer 1

I would either cater some food in or I would get other parents to bring a dish.

Answer 2

Call a caterer! They will ask questions and you fill in the answers and they will do the rest!

Answer 3

Agood rule of thumb is to figure a 1/4 lb of meat per person .

Answer 4

I would honestly suggest getting trays of food prepared by a deli and then just picking it up.  Cooking for that many people would commit you to the kitchen and prevent you from visiting as well.  If you call a deli or catering place you can tell them your expected amount of people and they will taylor the trays to fit your needs.

Answer 5

YOU SHOULD HAVE A LOT OF FOOD SO YOU WILL NOT RUN OUT

Answer 6

Why not get some 6-ft submarine sandwiches?  About 5 should be fine .....  A gigantic fruit salad (hollow out 4 whole watermelons and refill with the melon, berries & pineapple) ......  Huge green salad with at least 15 heads of lettuce & other things (make in a big aluminum washtub) - bottles of dressing on the side  ......   Get a full sheet cake (or 2), plus cupcakes around it; and several large cookie/brownie platters.....