Did they really eat that much?

They told us they would eat a lot for 96 people, and we took it to heart, but I am still surprised by this one. First, here's the menu...

Wedding Rehearsal dinner

Friday, September 5^th 2008

Ipswich clam boil bar

Ipswich clams boiled at the buffet in a well seasoned broth, then dipped in clarified butter

Clarified butter, lemon wedges and Chinese chili oil

Seafood bake buffet

Served in seaweed covered wide big metal buckets

Layers of potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, onions, Cod, Mussels, Crayfish

Lobster tails and claws

Clarified butter, lemon wedges and Chinese chili oil

Assortment of bay area artisan breads

Walk away Caesar

Hearts of romaine, garlic crouton, shaved parmesan and Caesar dip

Soup station

Self served in clear coffee mugs

Prawn and pineapple soup

In a light lemongrass fish broth with Baha and scallions

Whole pig roast

Head on pig roasted in the La Caha China and carved at the buffet

Chinese hot mustard

Dessert buffet

Mini Chocolate- Pecan- Caramel bars

Mini Pluat Almond Tarts

Glazed with Apricot Jam

White Chocolate Panna cotta

Topped with Huckleberry Compote

Now, to the volume of food:
40# clams
15# mussels
15# cod
20# crayfish
40# lobster
5# shrimp
67# whole pig
2 cases hearts of Romaine
75# vegetables for boil
8 loaves of bread + 144 sweet rolls
4 gallons soup
500 servings of dessert

We didn't run out of food, but it got close. I am still in amazement. What is that, maybe 3# of food per person? Great job eaters.