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hazeleyes33
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Cooking for 25 people?
I am thinking of doing a hero and salads for my dd's communion. I was also thinking of doing baked ziti and maybe some other things I can do on Saturday and heat up when I come home from church.
I was wondering if anyone has cooked for 25 people and how much ziti I would need to make and any other good suggestions. Thanks!
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Posted 4/6/06 11:31 AM  |
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nferrandi
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Re: Cooking for 25 people?
Since the ziti will be a side dish, I would say that each box of pasta should be enough for 6-8 people. So 4 boxes should do it.
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| Posted 4/6/06 11:33 AM |
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CAJ
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Re: Cooking for 25 people?
order a full try from your locate pizza/ italian resturant....I learned from the past its cheaper to order than to fuss and make it yourself...IMO by the time you buy everything it adds up...
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| Posted 4/6/06 11:33 AM |
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Lisa
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Re: Cooking for 25 people?
Posted by nferrandi
Since the ziti will be a side dish, I would say that each box of pasta should be enough for 6-8 people. So 4 boxes should do it.
I agree but being an italian and we must ALWAYS have tons of leftovers...i would say add another box or 2!!
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| Posted 4/6/06 11:34 AM |
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salumunz
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Re: Cooking for 25 people?
Posted by CAJ
order a full try from your locate pizza/ italian resturant....I learned from the past its cheaper to order than to fuss and make it yourself...IMO by the time you buy everything it adds up...
I totally agree. We just had a party with 30 people. By the time I added up how much supplies would be for me to make the ziti, it wasnt that much cheaper than buying a tray. And the way I see it, my free time is worth the extra $$ 
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| Posted 4/6/06 11:38 AM |
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Lisa
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Re: Cooking for 25 people?
if you want to order from someone....check out Oven Lovin' on Main street! We ordered from them and it was fantastic!!
I ordered baked ziti, meatballs (I dont recommend them though) and the Oregano chicken (FABULOUS!!). 
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| Posted 4/6/06 11:42 AM |
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nferrandi
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Re: Cooking for 25 people?
Oh, I just remebered my MIL telling me about a deal that Pizza and Brew has. I think she said it serves 4, so you would need like 4 orders, but it's a big salad, a large pan of chicken (you choose from a couple of options) and a large thing of pasta (again with a few options for $30. Then I think she said for $3 more per order you can add canolies. So for $132 you can serve everyone.
I live in Westchester though, do you have Pizza and Brew by you?
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| Posted 4/6/06 11:46 AM |
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hazeleyes33
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Re: Cooking for 25 people?
Posted by Lisa
if you want to order from someone....check out Oven Lovin' on Main street! We ordered from them and it was fantastic!!
I ordered baked ziti, meatballs (I dont recommend them though) and the Oregano chicken (FABULOUS!!).
This is soooo funny because I was just going to ask anyone if they ever used them!!! Could I ask how much their catered food is? We have their heros all the time and love them and were thinking of getting a hero and salads and was not sure how much their dishes cost to cater.
Thanks!
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| Posted 4/6/06 11:46 AM |
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BrunetteMom
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Re: Cooking for 25 people?
Posted by CAJ
order a full try from your locate pizza/ italian resturant....I learned from the past its cheaper to order than to fuss and make it yourself...IMO by the time you buy everything it adds up...
I agree.
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| Posted 4/6/06 11:47 AM |
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Lisa
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Re: Cooking for 25 people?
We ordered a 1/2 tray of chicken, 1/2 tray of meatballs and a full tray of ziti and it was like $125.
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| Posted 4/6/06 11:47 AM |
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CAJ
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Re: Cooking for 25 people?
plus you pick it up right before the event its hot, this way your oven is not on for that long...house stays cool...
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| Posted 4/6/06 11:51 AM |
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DRMom
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Re: Cooking for 25 people?
I don't know where you live but DH and I had a pre wedding party and ordered from The great American in necsonset on Smithtown Blvd. You get a 6 ft hero 2 hot trays 1 salad mac. and pot or coleslaw for like 200! I thought it was a great deal and it was good food!
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| Posted 4/6/06 12:05 PM |
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hazeleyes33
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Re: Cooking for 25 people?
Posted by Lisa
We ordered a 1/2 tray of chicken, 1/2 tray of meatballs and a full tray of ziti and it was like $125.
I just stopped there to get the menu. Thanks!
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| Posted 4/6/06 12:32 PM |
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hazeleyes33
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Re: Cooking for 25 people?
Posted by melijane
I don't know where you live but DH and I had a pre wedding party and ordered from The great American in necsonset on Smithtown Blvd. You get a 6 ft hero 2 hot trays 1 salad mac. and pot or coleslaw for like 200! I thought it was a great deal and it was good food!
Thanks! We are in Holbrook.
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