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How much to make?

FM Former Member
We primarily are a BBQ team, but have been getting requests for some private catering. We’ve been asked to cater a golf tournament for 180 people. I have no idea how much to make and was looking for some advice. They are requesting
Beef Brisket (I’ll make whole packers)
Pulled Chicken (I’ll make whole chickens)
Mac & Cheese,
Beans
Slaw
And they are dead set on having Mashed Potatoes.
Just wondering if anyone could give some suggestions on how much to make. Any help is appreciated, Thanks.
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M maxqMember
Well for starters, is this being served as a "grab n go" on the course? A casual lunch? Dinner buffet?

Generally speaking, figure about half @ pound of meat per person. Briskets will yield about 50%+, chickens a tad more. For a sit down lunch/dinner I'd guess you'd need about 200 lbs of raw brisket, which will yield about 100 lbs. Chickens...about 1/4 bird per person or 45.

For your sides, figure about 4 oz. each.
M maxqMember
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Originally posted by Pags:
Max. Would you make that much if you're doing both brisket and chicken?


Assuming this was a main meal event, yes. I was figuring about 4-5 oz of smoked brisket + 1/4 chicken (pulled) per person. Thus, 45 lbs of cooked brisket would be needed. Given the 50% loss factor, you'd need to start with 90 lbs. I rounded up a bit to be safe.
FM Former Member
Thanks for all the great info.

Max I was figuring around 95 pounds of raw brisket, but in you're original post it says 200 pounds, was that a typo?

I agree the thighs would be a better idea as well. and we could just shred the thighs. Thanks Tom.

It is a main meal event from 6-9PM after the tournament.

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