Amounts needed to feed approx. 50 people
As you add more items to your menu, reduce the others accordingly.
Veggies, crackers, chips are inexpensive fill-ins and fill people up, have extras of those.
Depending on the age and time of day, allow from 4 - 12 pieces per person.
The more things you add, the less amount of each item you will need.
The thinner you slice your meat, cheese and veggies and fruit, the more serving you will get per lb.
Decorate your plates and platters attractively, green leaf lettuce, parsley and flowers.
use toothpicks and small skewers to form interesting presentations.
Devilled eggs, smoked oysters, tiny open faced sandwiches, are easy and appealing.
Meatballs in a sauce, or a hot spread for dipping in a chaffing dish is easy and attractive.
Add hot appetizers if you desire, adjusting the total volume of food accordingly.
