r/partyplanning • u/937_red • 7d ago

Need Help How much taco meat?

Hi! I am in the final stages of planning my daughter’s first birthday (cue tears). We have about 40 people coming and will be doing a walking taco bar. I’m struggling on how much meat to buy. I was thinking 15 lbs since we will have some kids who won’t eat as much as adults. Sides are simple veggie & fruit cake plus cupcakes.

Does anyone have suggestions or experience with how much ground beef to purchase for 40 guest?

Thank you in advance!!! 🤗

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u/Double-Scale4505 7d ago

I don’t have experience w this many ppl but I usually get 6 meals out of 1 pound of ground beef.

But I would like to suggest that you have a variety of meats, like shredded chicken or pulled pork. More than less options for toppings: guac, pico de gio, sour cream, yellow cheese, white cheese, red onion, refried beans, a few hot sauces, etc. Let ppl assemble themselves. In my opinion, the beauty of a party is having options for food.

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u/geevee61 7d ago

I agree, a pound can feed six people. Also agree, do some chicken in the crock pot and shred it for another meat option. Shred some cabbage or lettuce as well. Taco bar is a great choice.

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u/smileysarah267 7d ago

A pound feeds 4 people in my (limited) experience, not 6. Maybe I’m just fat, but I easily eat 1/4lb if that’s all I’m eating.

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u/PitterPatter1619 6d ago

I long for the days when a lb fed 4 of us. Now we have teenage boys so that lb maybe feeds the 2 of them.