How to feed 20 teens affordably—not pizza or homemade?

[Anonymous]

Alternatively, order a huge mess of dumplings from almost any Chinese place, preferably Cantonese but cheap.

[Anonymous]

We’re not in the DMV but we would bring in a taco truck or get everything at one of the Taquerias that provide family catering.

[Anonymous]

lay out the ingredients so that they can self make tacos.

[Anonymous]

May the covid era bring an end to the 6’ party sub. 🙏

[Anonymous]

Subway subs. Costco subs and Mac and cheese.

[Anonymous]

Costco lasagna, Mac n cheese, ceasar salad in a bag. Take and bake garlic bread.

[Anonymous]

Many fast casual places have family meals - you could order several to feed 20- e.g. Cava or Bibibop

California Tortilla has a taco bar catering service - 10.99 per person.

[Anonymous]

Chili bar with all the toppings, salad, cornbread
Taco Bar. I'd use a slow cooker or two for the meat.
Ziti, spaghetti, or lasagna. Plus salad, fresh bread
Loaded Baked Potato Bar. Could also combine this with the chili.
Ham and cheese sliders. You can make these in bulk with Hawaiian rolls. Add a pasta salad, green salad, or maybe some fruit.

[Anonymous]

Two crockpots full of chili, made at home the day before.
Four of those giant sized bags of fritos.
3 bags of shredded cheddar cheese
One bowl of chopped onions
One jar of jalapenos.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Could you do baked ziti made in advance? Just a thought.

This may be what I end up doing. I was thinking homemade mac and cheese but this would be easier.

There is always Stouffer's lasagna ... and, no, I am not joking (I've read the other thread). Or your own homemade lasagna. But I would go with lasagna, garden salad, garlic bread and brownies.

+1. Stauffer family size from Costco.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Two crockpots full of chili, made at home the day before.
Four of those giant sized bags of fritos.
3 bags of shredded cheddar cheese
One bowl of chopped onions
One jar of jalapenos.

You could add a small crock pot with vegetarian chili to this if there are any folks who do not eat meat.

[Anonymous]

Pulled pork sandwiches with mac n cheese and a chopped salad.

[Anonymous]

The any-way buffet at Roti is right around $200 for 20 if you pick it up. Add in some cookies to the order and you are still way under $300. And healthy.

[Anonymous]

Re lasagne: Costco sells a 2 pack in the freezer section that my mom-from-Italy-Italian neighbors heat up for Sunday meals when Italian mom comes over.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Re lasagne: Costco sells a 2 pack in the freezer section that my mom-from-Italy-Italian neighbors heat up for Sunday meals when Italian mom comes over.

Good to know, thanks! I will grab a 2-pack the next time we're there. I always need something to play backup for me.