How many pounds of potatos is needed to make potato salad for 70 people?

Answer 1

Plan on 1 1/2 potatoes per a person. This depends on how close you want to cut it. If it is important that you don't run out go to 2 potatoes a person. If some of the people are younger or older and can't eat as much this should be taken into account and provide about a half a potato. This estimation is based on a regular sized russet or bakers potato.

Answer 2

Well you will need close to 70 if you wish to feed 70 people. But if you boil then MASH then you will need less. Honestly it depends on how hungry your guests are or how much they like potatoes.

Answer 3

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

4oz x 70 equals 180oz, that's 17.5 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 17.5 pounds should be enough for 70 people.

Answer 4

The normal serving is estimated to be 4 ounces. To feed 70 people you would need just over 17 pounds of potato salad. The quantity may vary depending on what else is served.

Answer 5

good rule of thumb is 2 potatoes per person

Answer 6

To make that kind of judgement we really need to know what else they are having. If only potato salad, then I would use 35 pounds.

Answer 7

Thirty pounds per hundred.

Answer 8

I would serve about 18 pounds .