I am (probably foolishly) throwing a surprise dinner for 18 people (including me and dh). It's for dh's birthday and I am now panicking about the number of people coming. Have never cooked for anywhere near this number of people before (nearest I have done is a chilli for 14). Can you let me know what you think of my menu and give me any tips on logistics? It's complicated by the fact of it being a surprise and also the fact that I have a toddler and a baby to look after!
Prosecco and canapes (bought in from Waitrose entertaining)
No starter (hoping people will eat lots of canapes so no need)
Main: Coq au vin served with creamy mashed potato and green beans
Dessert: Individual lemon possets (bought in from Waitrose entertaining) and chocolate birthday cake (hopefully made by me if time)
Cheese board
I am going to use the Mary Berry coq au vin recipe which I have cooked before and is nice. It uses 12 chicken thighs and says for 6-8 people. Do you think I need to multiply the recipe by 2.5 or do you think double would be enough - everyone will still get one chicken thigh??
Planning to cook the coq au vin on the Thursday night (dinner is on Saturday) - is it ok to keep it for two nights in the fridge?
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Help! Dinner for 18 people
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Tootiredtocook · 11/11/2013 11:05
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