Hormel Foods Recipes

Quantity Food Planning Guide

Determining how much you need for any size gathering just got easier. The guidelines and chart below will help you plan how much to purchase for your next party.

Fruits

Allow ½ cup bite-sized pieces per serving

• 18 pound watermelon = 16 cups
• 4 pound pineapple = 5 cups
• 3 pound cantaloupe or honeydew = 4 cups
• 1 pint strawberries, blueberries or raspberries = 2 cups
• 6 oz. kiwi = 1 cup

Vegetables

Allow 4 to 6 pieces per serving

• 2 pounds broccoli or cauliflower = 30 florets
• 1 pound baby carrots = 65 pieces
• 1 pound celery = 50 (4x½-inch) sticks
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes = 25
• 1 pint grape tomatoes = 75
• 1 pound cucumber or 1 pound zucchini (2 medium) = 50 (¼-inch) slices

Dips

Allow 1 tablespoon per serving

• 1 cup dip = 16 servings

Meat and Poultry

• Bone-in meat and poultry allow ¾ pound per serving.
• Boneless meat and poultry allow ¼ pound per serving.

Quantity Foods