How many pounds of coleslaw for 40 people?

Answer 1

It depends on how much other food their is. If you're serving a main course where coleslaw is one of a few sides, figure most people won't take seconds (1/4th of less), meaning 1/3lb of coleslaw per person should be plenty. That would place you at around 13lbs (ish).

If you're serving only one side dish, and it's coleslaw, figure each person might eat half a pound, putting you at 20 lbs.

If you have 6+ sides, each person might not even take coleslaw, meaning you'd need even less. 10 lbs should be plenty in this situation.

So, again, it all depends on how much other food there is.

Answer 2

About 20 small bowls. But it depends whether they are eating it as a side-dish, main course or as a buffet-style item.

Answer 3

How much coleslaw will feed 40 people?

Answer 4

I would serve 12 pounds of coleslaw.