Large Group Recipes - Cooking for a Crowd (2024)






Whether you’ve agreed to cooking for the church girlscamp, cooking for a graduation open house, cooking for a scout camp, or cooking for a family reunion, it’s very easyto feeloverwhelmed. Your mind is filled with questions: How do you find easy large group recipes which are designed to be made in advance, hold well, and TASTE FANTASTIC? How do you know how much non-recipefood, such as salad, ice and drinks, to buy so that you have enough without unnecessary waste? How do you present and serve thefood so that your guests are WOWEDwhile they are quickly and efficiently processed through the serving line? Come to think of it, how did you get yourself to this pointto begin with?? Whew!! Well, you got yourself to this point because YOU SAID YES! And that’s a good thing.

Let’s face it – the quality of food is one of the single most important factors in determining the success of anevent,andwitha little effort anyone can turn outgood food. But with a little extra planning and wonderful recipes you can serveGREATfood. So if you’re interested in serving fabulous food and creating an over the top experience, you’re in the right place. You canSOdo this, and I’mhere to help!

Nowstop worrying. We’vegot this. And you know what? It’s going to turn outgreat!

Just click on the links below to find menus, recipes,game plans, resourcesand everythingyou need to turn out fabulous meals for 20 or 200. (Be sure tocheck outtheQuantities for a Large Grouplink too. Thereyou can find exactly how much ice, pop, salad, salad dressing, etc.you’ll need.)

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In the posts below I’ll be sharing with you all of my latest large group recipes, menus and servings ideas.

Cooking for a Crowd Recipes

Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler

This lovely summer dessert combines sweet juicy peaches with a crunchy, buttery, golden brown cobbler. I served this at our Young Men and Young Women Church Camp, but it’s just as perfect for your family’s summer dinner cooked in the oven!

Marvelous Meatball Sandwiches

Want a wonderful ooey-gooey, saucy, savory Freezer Meal Sandwich Recipe? These little meatballs are baked in the oven, heated with a great time-saving spaghetti sauce, and place on a crunchy hoagie roll slathered with garlic butter and melty Provolone cheese! And you have a Fan-‘freakin’-tastic sandwich (to quote Jeff).

Easy Oven Rice for a Crowd

Don’t miss this one! Now you can make perfect rice EVERY TIME in just 30 minutes with this easy and proven recipe to cook rice in the oven. You’ll want to add this to your recipe box for sure.

Butter Pecan French Toast Breakfast Casserole

Looking for an over-the-top delicious breakfast for your family this holiday season? This wonderful overnight Butter Pecan French Toast Casserole won’t fail to delight. Nestled in between the velvety pieces of cream-soaked bread are bits of buttery, suger-y crunchy pecans. Heaven!

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole for a Crowd

You’ll love this Delicious Easy Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole. They don’t get any quicker or easier than this! The great thing about this dish is that it comes together easily in 20 minutes night before and is simply the best Breakfast Casserole I’ve ever had. It’s the perfect Breakfast Casserole for your Crowd this holiday season. I’ve also included a smaller version which serves 12.

Asian Lettuce Wrap for a Crowd

If you’re looking for a healthy recipe for your family but are tired of salad, these Pork & Ginger Lettuce Wraps are for you. They are really easy and really fast, on the table within 30 minutes from start to finish. But the best part of all is they are REALLY good! Whip up a batch for your family this week, they’ll LOVE them.

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Large Group Recipes - Cooking for a Crowd (2024)

FAQs

How can I feed 50 guests cheaply? ›

Feed the masses without breaking the bank with these budget-friendly dishes.
  1. Mexican Lasagne. A spicy lasagne for those of us who love Mexican and Italian food. ...
  2. Cheese Cob Dip. ...
  3. The Best Burger in Oz. ...
  4. Kangaroo Casserole. ...
  5. Sausage Casserole. ...
  6. Nanna's golden sausage casserole. ...
  7. Quiche Lorraine. ...
  8. Turkey and Pumpkin Lasagne.

What to cook for 50 people? ›

Index
Meat LoafPerogiesFisherman's Stew
Saucy Round SteakCabbage RollsTuna Sandwich Burgers
BBQ Meat SandwichesSauerbraten -75Famous Crab Cakes
Irish StewPolish Sausage with PeppersBarbecue Spareribs
Sloppy JoesBoiled Corned Beef DinnerBaked Pork Chops
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What is a good meal to serve 20 people? ›

Breakfast Burrito Buffet (great any time of the day!) Nacho or Taco Bar (This meaty cheese dip recipe is our favorite! It's easy to make in bulk and is always a crowd pleaser.) Baked Potato Bar (Bake potatoes in a crock pot or large roaster to make it easy.

What is the cheapest food to feed a crowd? ›

Cheap tricks for the best outdoor cookouts.
  • 1 / 7. Hot Dog Snack Board. ...
  • 2 / 7. No-Cook Dip and Veggie Summer Board. ...
  • 3 / 7. Instant Pot Pulled Porchetta Sandwiches. ...
  • 4 / 7. Chicken Caesar Salad Skewers. ...
  • 5 / 7. Chopped BBQ Chicken Salad. ...
  • 6 / 7. Fish Tacos. ...
  • 7 / 7. Ice Cream Sandwiches for a Crowd.
Apr 19, 2023

What is the cheapest food to cater? ›

Cheap catering food ideas include rice or pasta-based dishes, hot dogs, burritos, tacos, cookies, and muffins, which are loved by everyone and are often more affordable than sophisticated seafood or meat dishes.

How to feed 100 people for cheap? ›

Serving budget-friendly cuisines like salads, sandwiches and pasta dishes can be a very cost-effective choice. Or, if you're looking for a more casual option, how about a barbeque? Burgers, hot dogs and other grill-oriented foods are sure to be crowd favorites, and they won't rack up a big bill.

What to feed 100 guests? ›

Popular food options for catering to 100 people include buffet-style meals such as BBQ, pasta dishes, tacos, and salads. You can also consider options like sandwich platters, sushi trays, and a variety of appetizers to cater to different tastes and dietary preferences.

What to cook for 22 people? ›

Feed-a-crowd recipes
  • Spiced salmon with traybaked sag aloo. ...
  • Chicken dopiaza. ...
  • Chicken Provençal. ...
  • Chicken gyros. ...
  • Sharing bavette with blue cheese, beef dripping wedges & ranch salad. ...
  • Sticky tamarind tomato & spinach whirl. ...
  • App onlyChard, feta & sesame pie with olive oil pastry.

How to cook food for 20 people? ›

Some tips that help me.
  1. Set your menu.
  2. Gather necessary recipes and ratio out based on the number of guests.
  3. Make a shopping list based on each dish. ...
  4. Write out a schedule of what you need to do on each day prior to the meal. ...
  5. Day before organize your cook. ...
  6. Write out the battle plan. ...
  7. Review.
Nov 20, 2023

How much buffet food for 25 guests? ›

Aim to provide around 6-8 courses of small bite size food per person. Each course should have enough for 1-1.5 pieces of food per person.

What is a good meal to make for a large group? ›

Introduction: Easy Meals For Large Groups
  • The Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs. What's not to love about a heaping plate of spaghetti and meatballs? ...
  • Tantalizing Tacos. Who doesn't adore tacos? ...
  • Perfectly Baked Potatoes. ...
  • Pizza Extravaganza. ...
  • Mouthwatering Pulled Pork. ...
  • Fabulous Fajitas. ...
  • Hearty Chili. ...
  • Build-Your-Own Sandwiches.
Oct 19, 2023

How to cook for a lot of people cheap? ›

Create a “Bar” and feed everyone cafeteria-style

There are lots of bar ideas out there, such as the Nacho bar, Baked potato bar, Burrito bar, Hot dog bar, Root Beer float bar, Hawaiian Haystacks bar, Sandwich bar, etc. All of these can be done on the cheap, and links to all these ideas can be found below.

How much finger food do I need for 50 people? ›

If you're hosing 25 -35 guests, plan 3-4 bites per person if a full dinner is to be served afterwards, or 5-7 bites per person if a lighter meal will be served. If you're hosting a party of 50, then you can offer 6 to 9 different items.

How to plan food for a large group? ›

Rules to Plan By

Each adult will consume 1 pound of food total; children, about 1/2 pound. The more options you have, the less you need of each; decrease the main course portion sizes by 1 to 2 ounces if served on a buffet. Guests will always eat — and drink — more at night than during the day.

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