Tips for Planning a Seafood Feast for Large Gatherings
Tips for Planning a Seafood Feast for Large Gatherings I hosted a seafood boil for eighteen people once with basically no plan, just a vague idea and a lot of confidence. It worked out, mostly, but I spent half the party sweating over a pot instead of actually talking to anyone. Feeding a crowd of seafood is doable, even fun, but it takes a bit more thought than a regular dinner party. If you’ve read our guide on Finding Quality Seafood in Your Area: A Practical Guide for Freshness, Selection, and Value , you already know how to pick good seafood, this one’s about scaling that up without losing your mind. Get a Real Headcount First This sounds obvious, but people skip it constantly. Seafood is pricier than most proteins, so guessing wrong on numbers either leaves you short on food or way over budget. Ask people to actually RSVP, not just a vague “yeah I’ll probably come.” Once you’ve got a real number, plan for roughly half a pound to three quarters of a pound of seafood per person dep...