Family reunion food ideas for 30 to 100 people
A family reunion for 60 can run $886 from trays, about $14.77 a person, with fried chicken, pulled pork, sides and dessert. Menus for 30, 60 and 100.
By the Upper Crust Catering kitchen
For a family reunion, choose two hot mains, three or four sides and a dessert tray, and order by the tray. A menu for 60 people with Pan Fried Chicken, BBQ Pulled Pork, potato salad, baked mac and cheese, green beans and desserts is $886, or about $14.77 a person, before 9.25% sales tax. Each tray serves about 20, so the math is easy to scale.
Why trays work for a reunion
A reunion has a big age range, long hours and people who show up late. Trays suit that. Guests serve themselves, a late arrival still finds food, and you choose how much to put out. Trays have no minimum, so you can order for 30 or for 100.
A menu for 60
- 3 trays Pan Fried Chicken, $80 each, 20 pieces: $240
- 2 trays BBQ Pulled Pork, $95 each, serves 20: $190
- 2 trays Slider Sandwich Buns, $12 each, 24 count: $24
- 2 trays Potato Salad, $49 each: $98
- 2 trays Baked Macaroni & Cheese, $59 each: $118
- 2 trays Buttered Fresh Green Beans, $49 each: $98
- 2 trays Assorted Dessert Tray, $59 each, 40 pieces: $118
Total $886, or $14.77 a person. With 9.25% sales tax it is $967.96. Hot trays can go in Chafing Dish Sets at $17 each. For 60 guests, a Buffet Menu 1 at $18.99 a person is $1,139.40 for the food, and a buffet starts at 20 guests.
Scale it to your family
- For 30: drop to 1 chicken, 1 pulled pork with 1 tray of buns, and 1 of each side. Add a second dessert tray if kids will be there. Food comes to $80 + $95 + $12 + $49 + $59 + $49 + $59 = $403, or $13.43 a person.
- For 100: 5 trays of each main and side is plenty with a few trays left over. Start with the planning guide in how much food for 50 people and double it, then call us.
Ideas for a mixed family
- Kids. Pan Fried Chicken, mac and cheese and brownies. Brownies are $59 for 35. Cookies are $45 for 40.
- Vegetarians. Add a Meatless Mostaccioli tray, from $39, or Vegetarian Baked Lasagna, from $40.
- Gluten-fre Chicken Oregana, $80, is gluten-free. Our kitchen handles wheat, so we cannot promise any dish is free of trace amounts.
- Hot day. Add a Watermelon Wedge Platter, $59 for 40 to 45 pieces, and Iced Tea, Punch or Lemonade, $89 for 50 servings, cups included.
Serving it
Ask the park or hall what they provide before you order. Set hot trays in chafing dishes and keep potato salad out of the sun. Plates, Napkins & Silverware are $1.50 a person. For 60 that is $90. There is more on keeping food warm in how to keep food warm for a party.
Picnic style instead
If the reunion is at a park and people eat on their laps, consider Boxed Lunches from $14.50 each, with a 20-box minimum. See picnic and party food catering for more.
How to order
Give us a headcount, a pick-up time or an address, and a phone number for the day. Pick up at the kitchen in Yorkville, or delivery is quoted when you order. Ask for a quote or call (630) 553-9533.
Questions
How much food do I need for a family reunion?
Each of our trays serves about 20. For 60 guests, plan 3 trays of chicken and 2 of pulled pork, with 2 trays of each side.
How far ahead should I order?
About three days for trays. For a large reunion, earlier is easier.
Is there a minimum order?
Trays have no minimum. Buffets start at 20 guests.
Drop-off catering and party trays, priced per tray
