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[quote=Anonymous]Talk to parents who have done this before with this group to get thoughts on “how much” and “how long”.  We have done this with various groups and it can differ.  Daughter’s high school soccer team was in and out in about 30 minutes.  That was the surprise aspect that taught us to get some info. first.

Will they come in and chat for a few minutes or dive in to the food?  Will they arrive at close to the same time or will some be arriving when others are done and leaving?

We had good luck with a homemade Mac and cheese recipe.  Two baking pans was way more than enough for 20 but pretty good left over.  Caesar salad dished out in disposable bowls was easy and most kids (and adults) like it.  And simple.  Lettuce, dressing, croutons, shredded parm.  Drinks - these days - I would go for flavored and regular water in cans/bottles.  You could have cookies (Costco for example) for desert.

You really want to go generic vegetarian so ziti (no meat) or Mac is a good choice.  I always thought garlic bread or rolls would be good but our groups rarely ate them.

We premade everything and got set up the night before.  One of us then got home early enough to heat up the Mac and cheese, dress the salad and dish it up.  Don’t forget having garbage cans ready to go.

It always was odd though.  You think “we’re having 20 kids over to eat.” And, less than an hour later they are all gone.  Crack a bottle of wine then.

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