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Hors d'oeuvres- How many dozen/per person?

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    roxy821    August 21, 2010  

    This isn't wedding related but I was hoping some of you might know the answer

    I am having a surprise party at my house and will be doing hors d'oeuvres and drinks. For 39 adults and 6 children how many dozen would you do. I picked 6 different kinds and am not sure how many dozen of each I should serve.

     
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    kay01    May 27, 2012   NH/VT

    What time is the party?  How long will it last?  Is it expected to replace a meal?  What are the rough ages of the children?  (e.g 2 or 12?)

     
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    carrieknitscake    October 10, 2009   Chicago, IL

    I think that the usual number per person is about 6-7.

     
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    october5bride    October 5, 2012   Niagara Falls, Canada

    i spoke to a wedding planner when i was looking for my venue.. and they said 2-3 pieces a person.. but that's assuming you are providing some sort of dinner.. if not, i'd do 5-7

     
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    MrsSl82be    October 24, 2009  

    @october5bride: I agree with these numbers, depending on if you are doing other foods or not. If not, I think that having at least 2 dozen of each of the 6 differnt types would be sufficient, but be mindful of the kids and any allergies that you know of

     
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    roxy821    August 21, 2010  

    @kay01- 7pm until whenever. The kids are 6months- 7yrs. I am going to note that it's cockatils and hors d'oeuvres.

     
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    roxy821    August 21, 2010  

    Thanks. I'll average around 7 or a little extra.

     
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    roxy821    August 21, 2010  

    @regberadaisy- Thanks!

     

     

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