re: If you had to cook 3 meals for ~50 would you do? UPDATE: FML

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Speaking of, what's the best way to cook rice for that many people?

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==You can cook rice ahead of time, bag it and refrigerate. To reheat, put rice in a large strainer and dip in a large pot of boiling water to reheat.
==You can cook it in a large pan in the oven.
==You can use a couple rice cookers.
==You can boil in a big pot like you would do with pasta.

I would probably go with a couple of large rice cookers.

I must admit, I was kinda thinking the same thing. One or two meals for 50 is within the skills of a competent home cook, but 9 meals for 50 will require some special equipment and more refrigerated storage space than the average home kitchen can provide. So you're gonna need some large ice chests & the ability to get them to the consumption site, as well as appropriate servers--chafing dishes, steam pans, etc. so everything is held at food safe temps during your service period.

I'm not saying it's impossible to pull off....but it will require thorough planning and proper food handling/storage skills.

I went to a thanksgiving gathering tonight and there was a HUGE bowl of Kraft mac and cheese, so I guess the joke is on me.

You're going to need lots of equipment and help to pull that off. Unless you have a catering company or know someone with one I'd pass on it

Boudin/omelet
Muffuletta
Fried Fish

Beignets/fruit
Gumbo
Pork Shoulder/Brisket/whatever you smoke best

Eggs/bacon or biscuits/gravy
Large Greek salad
Crawfish etouffee

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If you had to cook 3 meals a day, for 3 days, for ~50 people, what would you do?

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Are you in prison again?