Anonymous
Post 12/07/2021 17:25     Subject: Re:How to feed 20 teens affordably—not pizza or homemade?

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.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2021 11:27     Subject: Re:How to feed 20 teens affordably—not pizza or homemade?

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
Post 12/07/2021 11:27     Subject: How to feed 20 teens affordably—not pizza or homemade?

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
Post 12/07/2021 11:23     Subject: Re:How to feed 20 teens affordably—not pizza or homemade?

Pulled pork sandwiches with mac n cheese and a chopped salad.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2021 10:53     Subject: Re:How to feed 20 teens affordably—not pizza or homemade?

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
Post 12/07/2021 07:08     Subject: How to feed 20 teens affordably—not pizza or homemade?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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.


+2
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2021 06:29     Subject: Re:How to feed 20 teens affordably—not pizza or homemade?

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
Post 12/07/2021 00:18     Subject: Re:How to feed 20 teens affordably—not pizza or homemade?

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
Post 12/06/2021 23:44     Subject: Re:How to feed 20 teens affordably—not pizza or homemade?

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
Post 12/06/2021 23:12     Subject: How to feed 20 teens affordably—not pizza or homemade?

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

Anonymous
Post 12/06/2021 23:09     Subject: How to feed 20 teens affordably—not pizza or homemade?

Subway subs. Costco subs and Mac and cheese.
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2021 23:05     Subject: Re:How to feed 20 teens affordably—not pizza or homemade?

May the covid era bring an end to the 6’ party sub. 🙏
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2021 22:52     Subject: How to feed 20 teens affordably—not pizza or homemade?

lay out the ingredients so that they can self make tacos.
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2021 20:47     Subject: Re:How to feed 20 teens affordably—not pizza or homemade?

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
Post 12/06/2021 19:25     Subject: How to feed 20 teens affordably—not pizza or homemade?

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