Share: FOOD SERVE 25 SERVE 100 Chicken or turkey breast 8–9 pounds 32–36 pounds Fish (fillets or steaks) 7-½ pounds 30 pounds Hamburgers 6-½–9-½ pounds 26–30 pounds Ham or roast beef 10 pounds 40 pounds Click to see full answer. Similarly, it is asked, how many pieces of chicken do I need for 50 people? To use this food quantity chart: Food Type Approximate Amount for 50 Servings Serving Size Per Person Beef or Pork Ribs 25-40 lbs 1 pound cooked Pork Chops 17 lbs 1 chop 3/4″ Thick Chicken, pieces with bone-in 18-20 lbs 1-2 pieces Chicken, boneless, skinless, cut-up for casserole, soup, stew etc. 16-18 lbs 3 ounces Secondly, how much chicken do I need to feed 40 people? You’ll want to make sure everyone has enough to eat at the party. It’s simple to figure how much meat you’ll need. First, plan your menu. Will you have side dishes and dessert? Meat Math Chart. Meat Chicken – bone-in Per Person 1 to 2 pieces 1/2 lb. 4 People 2 lb. 12 People 6 lb. 40 People 20 lb. Subsequently, one may also ask, how much chicken do I need for 8 people? When Meat Is the Main: When cooking something like steak, roast, chicken, or pork, where meat is the main feature of the meal and paired with a few side dishes, we recommend about 1/2 pound (eight ounces) per person, up to 3/4 (12 ounces) pound for bigger appetites and those who love leftovers.How many pounds of sausage do I need for 100 people?About 8-9 pounds of ham and 3-4 pounds of sausages. You will have leftovers, but everyone will have their first choce. How much sausage for about 100 guests? Allow about 1 pound for every 5 people.