Do not make the host the food coordinator. One named person should know what is coming, what the venue already has and who is handling leftovers.
US food-safety reminderFoodSafety.gov: Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold
Free crowd calculator
How much food do I need for a gathering?
Choose the kind of event, number of guests and meal style. Get a practical starting quantity, shopping list and jobs that can be delegated.
Planning estimate. Use the result as a starting point, then adjust for your guests, contracts, local rules, dietary needs, current prices and the people actually involved.
Food for a crowd planner
Useful for weddings, baby showers, baptisms, church meals, family gatherings and other self-managed events.
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