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300 lbs of crawfish for party - Buy them boiled or boil ourselves?
Posted on 3/15/17 at 9:56 pm
Posted on 3/15/17 at 9:56 pm
Stepdad is having a retirement party in 2 weeks. I volunteered my uncle and myself to boil the crawfish prior to finding out that they were inviting 60+ people (thought it was just gonna be a family function but they're inviting many others from work).
1) Is it worth the headache to boil these myself or should I just buy them boiled? After buying seasonings and fixings I don't know that I'd really be saving that much $ by boiling them myself.
2) What's a good estimate of for the amount of crawfish I need? Is 5lbs/person a reasonable assumption?
I haven't tackled a boil nearly this big before so all suggestions are appreciated
1) Is it worth the headache to boil these myself or should I just buy them boiled? After buying seasonings and fixings I don't know that I'd really be saving that much $ by boiling them myself.
2) What's a good estimate of for the amount of crawfish I need? Is 5lbs/person a reasonable assumption?
I haven't tackled a boil nearly this big before so all suggestions are appreciated
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Posted on 3/15/17 at 9:57 pm to ForeverLSU02
I dont know, but I would be one pissed off uncle 
Posted on 3/15/17 at 10:01 pm to ForeverLSU02
What equipment do you have access to use?
Posted on 3/15/17 at 10:01 pm to ForeverLSU02
300 lbs of crawfish and 2 people to boil?
Frick that. Buy them.
And 5 lbs a person is smart. Some will eat more, some will eat less. Especially if they season them pretty good.
Frick that. Buy them.
And 5 lbs a person is smart. Some will eat more, some will eat less. Especially if they season them pretty good.
Posted on 3/15/17 at 10:01 pm to BlackCoffeeKid
He's laid back and easy going. Nothing gets him worked up. I discussed it with him before volunteering, but we didn't expect my stepdad to invite this many people. He's already had a retirement party with his coworkers and we thought this would just be family.
Posted on 3/15/17 at 10:03 pm to Cowboyfan89
quote:for that big of a boil we'd probably have 3 pots going. I'm sure some of the other men in the family would be more than happy to help as long as beer is there
300 lbs of crawfish and 2 people to boil?
Posted on 3/15/17 at 10:04 pm to OTIS2
quote:nothing special for a boil this size. 3 or 4 80-100 qt pots and 3 jet burners. The more I think about it the more I'm leaning towards buying them boiled
What equipment do you have access to use?
Posted on 3/15/17 at 10:05 pm to ForeverLSU02
I'd hire someone with a big catering rig to come do it
Posted on 3/15/17 at 10:05 pm to ForeverLSU02
Boiled all day long. According to the crawfish app Galvez Seafood is 2.50 lb boiled. The cheapest live is 1.75 lb. The 1.45 people have small crawfish. I would go try Galvez out because you definitely spending more than 2.50 lb to cook them yourself.
Posted on 3/15/17 at 10:07 pm to PapaPogey
quote:any suggestions in the Hammond area?
hire someone with a big catering rig to come do it
Posted on 3/15/17 at 10:10 pm to ForeverLSU02
Ragusa's Boiling Pot
Mark Ragusa 225-223-6686
Does a great boil and will do one batch on the 300 or two so they stay hot. Did 500 for me last weekend. He's in Central but Hammond is in his area.
Mark Ragusa 225-223-6686
Does a great boil and will do one batch on the 300 or two so they stay hot. Did 500 for me last weekend. He's in Central but Hammond is in his area.
Posted on 3/15/17 at 10:12 pm to Martini
Do remember about how much you paid per pound?
Posted on 3/15/17 at 10:14 pm to PapaPogey
quote:
I'd hire someone with a big catering rig to come do it
This. My wife used to be in charge of corporate events for 50-75 people. We tried all three... boil ourselves, buy boiled, and cater. Cater was by far the best. Only problem is weddings, birthdays, etc book caterers up quick.
BTW you can suppliment with cheaper shrimp and crabs. Cooking for a number of people is half the $$$ when using shrimp.
Posted on 3/15/17 at 10:16 pm to ForeverLSU02
Last Friday we had an event where they boiled 12 sacks. Ole boy that did them was on his game and legit knew what he was doing so it wasn't that much work for him. Not sure how many people showed up but he was told to bring enough for 75 people.
Wasn't a crawfish left on a table after the last sack
Wasn't a crawfish left on a table after the last sack
Posted on 3/15/17 at 11:43 pm to Cowboyfan89
For big parties, we do 3lb per person because the brawds either don't eat, or barely eat at all. Only a few hosses like myself will eat 10.
It really depends on the type of eaters you've got
It really depends on the type of eaters you've got
Posted on 3/15/17 at 11:47 pm to ForeverLSU02
You're going to have that many people there, it's not just going be you and uncle boiling. I can promise you that. It's not going to be near as bad as you're thinking.
Turn on some tunes and throw some beers back, it'll be a good time.
And 5 lbs a person is going to leave you with a sack and a half.
Turn on some tunes and throw some beers back, it'll be a good time.
And 5 lbs a person is going to leave you with a sack and a half.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 12:31 am to ForeverLSU02
quote:
2) What's a good estimate of for the amount of crawfish I need? Is 5lbs/person a reasonable assumption?
3# per person never let me down when I used to be in the industry. The more people you add the lower the average gets, but stick with 3# and you'll be good. Most people don't eat like they would if it was just them at an all you can eat buffet and very few of the women will put down their share. Plus most parties have other food people snack on or eat instead. But most of all when you're mingling and drinking you're less likely to post up for long at the table getting filthy and making your hands smell like shite. Most people go to a party to cocktail and be social, not to eat.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 5:52 am to ForeverLSU02
1) I love drinking beer and boiling crawfish but 300 lbs is a lot You'll need a good sized pot with boiler.
2) 5 lbs per person on crawfish then try to gauge the all so important corn-to-potato-to-mushroom-to-sausage per person ratio.
Take pics as you pull this off and post so we can see the finished product
You'll need a good sized pot with boiler. 2) 5 lbs per person on crawfish then try to gauge the all so important corn-to-potato-to-mushroom-to-sausage per person ratio.
Take pics as you pull this off and post so we can see the finished product
Posted on 3/16/17 at 6:02 am to ForeverLSU02
I did this last year for work, I had some help and 5 pots going so I could have as much hot and ready as possible at one time. I am not a fan of buying boiled crawfish anymore, as long as you have help cooking and cleaning up you can handle it
Posted on 3/16/17 at 7:06 am to ForeverLSU02
I always figure 3#'s a person when a 50/50 mix of male/female. I once boiled 12 sacks with 4 pots and only 2 others helping. With that many sacks you can't enjoy the party. Get someone to do it and enjoy the party.
And I'm someone that likes to boil crawfish but that was more work than pleasure.
And I'm someone that likes to boil crawfish but that was more work than pleasure.
This post was edited on 3/16/17 at 7:08 am
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