How much do I need to feed the folks?

1. When ordering single meat a good rule of thumb is to order 1 pound of meat for 3 adults, or perhaps 2 adults and 2 small children.

2. A "slab" of ribs normally will server 2 adults or sometimes 2 adults and 1 small child. When used as a "finger food" item it is good to remember that ribs are similar to shrimp or peanuts; there is never enough of either!

3. A pint of slaw, beans, corn relish, or potato salad will normally server 3 to 5 adults. Usually folks eat more beans or potato salad per serving than "slaw" or "relish". This is a good formula that will extend to quarts and gallons. Gallons are the best value when you are serving 18 to 25 guests.

4. When you offer a variety of meats, take in to consideration that many of your guests might eat a potion of each of the meats. In the case of ribs, experience indicates that most people eat ribs until all of the ribs are gone! When ribs are a second or third meat that is being offered we recommend that the slabs be cut into two bone potions for 4 to 6. We will gladly cut them for you.

5. In most cases a bottle of sauce will serve 5 to 9 people. Of course, the Hoochie Coochie will go much, much further. The bottle of sauce will keep for months when refrigerated. However, the Hoochie Coochie sauce might keep forever.

6. When ordering deserts please try to order the banana pudding 24 hours in advance. Usually the banana pudding or a cobbler will server 18 to 20 adults. Our pies usually server 6 to 8. As is the case with meats, and trimming's, if you offer more than one desert allow for some folks to try small portions of more that one desert.

If you have any questions or special needs, every member of our staff will be glad to offer you assistance.