{"id":275,"date":"2019-11-15T21:28:34","date_gmt":"2019-11-15T21:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fftcaters.com\/blog\/?p=275"},"modified":"2019-11-15T21:28:34","modified_gmt":"2019-11-15T21:28:34","slug":"how-to-calculate-how-much-food-you-need-for-thanksgiving-dinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fftcaters.com\/blog\/how-to-calculate-how-much-food-you-need-for-thanksgiving-dinner\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Calculate How Much Food You Need for Thanksgiving Dinner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you hosting this year\u2019s Thanksgiving for the first time? If so, you might feel the pressure to get everything right. But as any loving family would fervently insist, the only thing that truly matters is being together. However, they would also agree that a full belly is important too. So long as you get the portions right for each guest, you can feel confident in pleasing the whole crowd this holiday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn how to properly calculate the amount of food you will need to feed your friends and family on Thanksgiving Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanksgiving dinner table, overhead shot, long banner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Parts of a Thanksgiving Dinner<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

To start your planning, think about the fundamental components\nto a traditional Thanksgiving meal. You will have a protein, starch,\ncarbohydrate, vegetable, some condiments, and of course, dessert. Using this\nbasic guideline of food offerings, multiply the proper portion control with the\nnumber of guests you expect to have for an accurate estimation of the amount of\nfood you need. As an added tip, prepare enough food for one or two unexpected\nguests, or even for your own leftovers for the next day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a customary Thanksgiving Meal, here is how much food you\nshould prepare PER GUEST:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

? Turkey – 1 Pound
? Cranberry Sauce \u2013 \u00bd Cup
? Potatoes \u2013 \u00bd Cup or 1 Full Potato
? Gravy \u2013 1\/3 Cup
? Vegetables \u2013 \u00bd Cup
? Stuffing \u2013 \u00be Cup
? Bread Rolls – 1 Roll
? Pie – 1 Slice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When You Don\u2019t Have the Time or Patience to Prepare Thanksgiving Dinner\u2026<\/em><\/strong>
Hire a professional Georgia catering company for fast, affordable, and stress-free Holiday catering that fits the budget!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Georgia Catering Company You Can Trust<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call Food for Thought Catering at 678-340-0510<\/strong> for customized Thanksgiving Day catering<\/a> in Newnan, Georgia and its surrounding towns. Our expert catering coordinators and Executive chefs specialize in providing tailored menus and themes for all races, religions, ethnicities, and more. We can also accommodate special dietary requests and restrictions, including Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, food allergies, and kosher diets. Request a free quote, today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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