Question: How Many Pounds Of Fajita Meat For 100 People

April 10, 2010

Answers

Chris Paulk's picture

Probably a good average would be 1/4 lb per person. Usually by the time you add peppers, onions ect, that should be a good average number. I think this should translate into about 2 tortillas filled with meat, veggies and toppings per person. That would be 25 lbs of meat.

Just a note- my experience is that if one person is filling & serving them, that should be sufficient. If they are served "family style", where everyone fills their own, you may want to add some "buffer meat'' for the people who will bulk up on the meat and leave off the toppings.

Carol DeLaura's picture

How many pounds of green pepper and onion for fajitas for 70 people?

Mimi Cooks's picture

I agree with Chris. 1/4 of a pound for each person should be enough. it is a rule of thumb when serving meats, any type or kind, that each guest will get 1/4 pound (250 grams) of it.
to be on the safe side, you can always add couple more pounds of meat. better to have more than to have less to serve your guests.