Food Guide

This section offers guidance on preparing food for a large number of people at social events in a way that is cost effective, inclusive of dietary restrictions, easily prepared, and tasty!

Tips

Make sure the cook(s) prepare extra food, as there will likely be more people that show up than are signed up via the RSVP link
Our goal is to keep the budget to around $100/event, or about $4/attendee (if more than 25 attendees)
Check in with the host to ensure they will have enough plates and silverware for your expected number of attendees (remember, 25% more than RSVP). If they won’t, bring extras or ensure the invite asks attendees to bring their own. Bring some backups just in case people forget
- Try to avoid disposables, but they can be brought as a Plan B if needed
Ask the cook to keep allergies and dietary restrictions in mind. The main should be gluten- and nut-free, or have a gluten- and nut-free option. Low salt and oil is preferred

Food Ideas

The rule of thumb for Pro-Animal Socials is to provide a main course (or several, if multiple cooks cook separately) of fresh, healthy food. The meal should be supplemented with Loma Linda Hot Dogs ordered in bulk from Amazon, as these are inexpensive, filling, and easy to prepare. The PAF chapter in your city should provide hot dogs, with at least 1 hot dog per attendee. They can simply be sautéed in a pan with oil, or grilled.

For cost and ease, the main(s) will usually be some kind of stew or chili, though cooks are allowed to be more adventurous if they wish! Below are some ideas of other recipes and items to serve that fit our food guidelines:

Food Guide

Tips

Food Ideas

Main Courses

Dessert

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