Quantity Suggestions

Your catering department will assist you in planning your special event. However the information listed below will help you understand the appropriate amounts needed for your function.

Equivalents

Bottle of Champagne: Equals 8 glasses for toasting	Liter Carage Wine: Equals 8 glasses(4oz per glass)	Liter Liquor: 32 drinks
Gallon Punch: 30 servings (4oz per glass)	Full Barrel of Beer: 180-200 glasses (10oz per glass)	Qtr. Barrel of Beer: 50 - 75 glasses (10oz per glass)

Light Hors d'oeuvres

Usually served in early afternoon or prior to dinner. Plan 4 to 6 pieces per person plus dips, spreads, fruit or vegetable trays.

Medium Hors d'oeuvres

Usually served mid to late afternoon and considered "bridge" food for the period between lunch and an "after 6" dinner. Plan 7 to 10 pieces per person plus snack foods, chips and dips.

Heavy Hors d'oeuvres

Usually a lunch substitute and/or a pre-show or light dinner substitue, which includes sliced meats and sandwich items. Plan 11 to 13 pieces per person plus dips and fruit/cheese/vegetable trays.

Meal Substitute Hors d'oeuvres

Served in lieu of a meal and always includes hot/cold meat items. Plan 14 plus pieces per person.

Enclosed in this meal packet are many types of hors d'oeuvres from which to choose. Your catering department will be happy to recommend items that compliment each other for a tasteful event.