How many pounds of potatoes to make potato salad for 30 people?

Answer 1

A single serving is considered 4 ounces, about half a cup. That would mean about 75 pounds of potato salad. It will also depend on what else is being served, for instance a variety of salads will reduce the amounts.

Answer 2

30 @3 oz = 90 oz 90 oz = 5.63 pounds ??

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Answer 3

Of course, it depends on what else is on offer, but I've often served 8 pounds of potato salad to gatherings of around 30 people and found some left. My conclusion is that most people will put at least 3-4 ounces of potato salad on their plates at a buffet dinner.

Answer 4

As a guide allow 4 ounces of potato salad per person.

4oz x 30 equals 120oz, that's 7.5 pounds of potato salad.

Some folk may take a little more, some folk won't take any as they might not like potato salad.

Therefore 7.5 pounds should be enough for 30 people.

Answer 5

The normal serving is considered to be 4 ounces. Seven and a half pounds would feed 30 people. If they are hungry you may want to go more than that!

Answer 6

Since it's a side dish, I'd assume each individual is only going to eat roughly one third to one half of a potato. So, I'd use between 10 and 15 potatoes.

Answer 7

depending on what else is being served with this approx. 100-120 persons

Answer 8

Side dishes are usually portioned at 4 ounces per person, make 8 pounds of potato salad...at least!

Answer 9

A serving being 4 oz. you should need 1200 oz for 300 people but considering there will be overeaters, you should probably bring 1400 to be sure to have enough.

Answer 10

Four ounces is considered the normal serving. For 300 people that would mean you need 75 pounds of potato salad. If they are hungry you may want to go more than that!