Okay, so you know when you are having your function, and how many people are coming. You’ve decided on the type of food, but have no idea how much to prepare.
Are you wanting to know how big a Turkey to buy? How many chickens to cook? What size ham to get?, How many canapés to prepare?
We recommend that you check out this handy Christmas Serving calculator(includes cooking times) from Taste.com: How much should I serve
Holding a Christmas Party and need some advice on how many drinks to provide?
A general rule of thumb is to provide a minimum of 1.5 bottles of wine for each adult guest (regardless of who is drinking or not).
If you don’t know the drinking preference of your guests opt for half red, half white. (Include champagne if it is to be drunk with the meal)
If champagne/sparkling wine is only used for toasts or aperitifs then plan for 1 bottle for every four guests.
If making cocktails/egg nog make 1.5 cocktails for every guest.
Ensure that ample jugs of water (and ice) are available.
Add one bottle of soft drink for every four guests, and one bottle of juice for every 6 guests
The following links allow you to put in details like the number of guests, type of event and duration of event and then provides suggestions on the number and type of food items and beverages you may require.
Is the festive season looking large? Do you want to make some fabulous Christmassy treats with fruit mince? Are you looking for something other than the standard fruit mince pies?
Are you surrounded by jars of fruit mince and have no idea how to use them? This could be the book for you.
“Festive Fruit Mince” is the first book in the “When it all becomes too much” mini cookbook pantry series by Terri Bateman & Sarah Jackson. This easy-to-use book contains some useful fruit mince facts and 20 easy to make recipes to help you use this marvellous ingredient.
You can order your copy here, or check out the rest of the range here.
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