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Magianno's catering advice

We're having our insuite welcome reception catered by Magianno's. We're a little frustrated/confused about how much food to order. We talked to them a few weeks ago and they suggested quantities and when we called yesterday to place the order they said it probably wasn't enough food...so I thought I'd turn to the experts...what do you think? Is this enough food or do we need more? We're expecting about 40-50 people. I definitely don't want to run out of food, but at the same time, I don't want way too much.

Each full order (i.e., pan)  is supposed to feed 16-18.

3 full orders of Garlic Bread Focaccia

2 full orders of Italian Tossed Salad
1 full order of Fresh Grilled Asparagus1 full order of Broccolini with Lemon & Garlic
2 full orders of Taylor Street Baked Ziti w/ the sausage on the side
1 full order of Rigatoni D

1 full order of Veal Parm
1 full order of Chianti Braised Beef
1 full order of Seared Pork Scaloppine

Re: Magianno's catering advice

  • edited December 2011
    I personally would cut down on the options, and up the order. When I was thinking of Maggianos for our RD, I was going to do a salad, one veggie option, one pasta option, and one entree/meat option. I would be nervous that people would take some of everything and then things would run out quickly.
  • edited December 2011
    Yeah, I'm with you on cutting down the options. Erik's parents wanted "variety." Not sure if they can be persuaded. Thanks for the input!
  • edited December 2011
    I also don't know about amounts, but I would recommend getting a chicken option.  Some people don't eat beef/veal or pork.  And I think both of our pastas have pork.  You know your crowd best, but do you have any vegetarians?

    I would cut out one of the veggies and one of the entrees.  I think two entrees (if they're different enough) should be good.  Get two pans of whatever you think will be more popular.

    I'm doing Maggiano's for dinner - I'm looking forward to it!

    Good luck!
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