Crowd Size Classic Creamy Coleslaw Recipe | CDKitchen.com (2024)

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How much coleslaw do I need to feed 25 people? ›

As written above, this recipe yields ~1/2 to 3/4 cup servings per person, which is appropriate for serving as an accompaniment. If serving a crowd that may have heartier appetites or as a full side dish, add 2-4 more bags slaw and a bit more ranch.

12 people - 1 cup

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Slaw made from 5lbs of cabbage makes about 1 gallon and roughly 32 4oz servings. We prep for 100 people with 15lbs of cabbage if serving 2 sides. For 80 adults and 40 kids I'd say 3 to 3 1/2 gallons of slaw.

Peel the onion and shallot, and slice as finely as you can, along with the cabbage, if using. Add these to the bowl of veg. In a separate bowl, mix half the lemon juice, a lug of extra virgin olive oil, yoghurt and mustard. Pick the herb leaves and chop, then stir into the dressing.

The average serving size is about ⅓-½ cup of coleslaw per person. It is important to keep in mind that the cabbage will reduce in volume as it sits and the longer it sits, the more it reduces. My rule of thumb is to use 1 full cup of the raw cabbage mix per person.

Then you add vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, and poppy seeds. A bit of salt and pepper finishes off a classic, creamy, tangy dressing. When should you dress coleslaw? For the ideal coleslaw, add dressing to coleslaw no more than 30 minutes before serving.

1 (16 oz) package cole slaw 1 pkg (1 pound) coleslaw mix (about 6 cups) (Slaw Ingredient) | Hannaford Supermarket.

One medium head of standard cabbage (about two pounds) will be enough to serve four to six people.

How Many Servings are in This Five-Pound Container? There approximately 22 servings; each serving size is 1/2 cup (100 g).

How many heads of cabbage for coleslaw for 100 people? ›

How much Coleslaw to make per person? 1/2 a head of cabbage will make enough for 10 people as a side for a meal, or 15 people at a large gathering with plenty of other food on the buffet. So for 100 people, you will need 5 heads of cabbage as a side for a meal, or 3 1/2 heads as part of a larger buffet.

Transfer 1 gallon (about 5 pounds) coleslaw to a steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2½"). For 25 servings, use 1 pan. For 50 servings, use 2 pans.

The fast food chain was forced to stop selling its coleslaw tubs when a supply issue meant the slaw would have to be served up without the dressing. “We are currently experiencing a supply issue with our KFC coleslaw dressing,” a KFC spokesperson said. The slaw is made up of cabbage and carrots coated in mayonnaise.

Coleslaw has the best texture and flavor the day it's made, but it still keeps well for several days in the fridge. If you're making this coleslaw more than a day ahead, don't skip the salting step above.

Mary Brown's shreds fresh cabbage and carrots in house, and tops it with a creamy dressing. The freshly shredded veggies give you a light yet satisfying crunch while the dressing gives you the tanginess you're looking for.

Rules to Plan By

Each adult will consume 1 pound of food total; children, about 1/2 pound. The more options you have, the less you need of each; decrease the main course portion sizes by 1 to 2 ounces if served on a buffet. Guests will always eat — and drink — more at night than during the day.

A question we often get is “How much meat do I need?” The starting rule of thumb is: Boneless Meat: 1/2 lb. per person for adults and 1/4 lb. per person for children.

Rib City A La Carte Cole Slaw Quart (serves 8) (1 serving) contains 97g total carbs, 88g net carbs, 74g fat, 4g protein, and 1080 calories.