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How many servers per person?

My caterer has said that there will be 3 servers for our 100 person wedding.  We are having a sit down 2 course meal.  The tables will hold 10 people each.  I don't think 3 servers is enough.  What do you think?

Also he said only 2 servers passing our appetizers during cocktail hour.  We are passing 5 different things.  This also doesn't seam like enough?
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Re: How many servers per person?

  • edited December 2011
    I think 5 sounds right. 

    That being said, we had over 10 servers for 65 people so I am not sure...
  • FaithCaitlinFaithCaitlin member
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    edited December 2011
    I think 5 servers would be good for your dinner. 3 does seem a bit too few. Also, I would think there would be a server for every appetizer but that's just my opinion!

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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_food-cakes_many-servers-per-person?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:23Discussion:40e3bbfa-0851-4af5-8e1c-a7928b0ab36ePost:9178307a-f198-49e8-a4af-478bd95792fa">How many servers per person?</a>:
    [QUOTE]My caterer has said that there will be 3 servers for our 100 person wedding.  We are having a sit down 2 course meal.  The tables will hold 10 people each.  I don't think 3 servers is enough.  What do you think? Also he said only 2 servers passing our appetizers during cocktail hour.  We are passing 5 different things.  This also doesn't seam like enough?
    Posted by thefuturemrschase[/QUOTE]
    3 seems so unrealistic to me.
    I would honestly ask other cateres how many servers they would provide in this situation, with your menu and guest count.

    2 servers for 5 appetizers might work, though. They'll just keep rotating their plates, is all.
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  • cmp1986cmp1986 member
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    edited December 2011
    I think you need more! I'd say you would at least need 5 min.
  • edited December 2011
    I recommend 1 server for every 2 tables for a plated meal.  Most places will allow you to hire additional servers, so that is definitely something I would recommend.
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