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Asked Sep 22, 2008, 06:42 AM — 5 Answers
I'm having a party and plan on having about 15 people, how do I calculate how much meat (lbs) should I get...or at least is there a way to calculate per person what I need to order?

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Sep 22, 2008, 06:45 AM
Well if I'm invited you'll need about 20Lbs.

Honestly there isn't really a hard and fast rule, but it really depends on how you intend to serve it.
Are you thinking a full sit down affair or buffet.
How generous do you want to be, etc...
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Oct 7, 2008, 07:33 PM
When I made a bone-in prime rib roast, I always take the number of people and put one and a half people per bone. That always yields plenty - because there's people who eat tons, and people who eat a little bit. (I also make delicious sides too... So I could even get away with making a bone or two less, but I like some leftovers).
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Nov 10, 2008, 06:14 PM
Half a pound per person. Rule of thumb for catering expensive meats and then add an 8% waste
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Jan 7, 2009, 02:30 PM
Two people per bone
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Jan 7, 2009, 03:56 PM
Depends if you use bone-in or just the rib with no bone

Standing rib roast with no bone, figure 10 oz per person
at 10oz pp

You would be safe with a 10lb rib no bone, but of course can always go up from there

Usually you will see 8, 10 and 12 oz portions in restaurants
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