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Old 06-05-2012, 07:54 AM   #11
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Default Portion control/planning

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Originally Posted by Sue Doe-Nym View Post
There were reservations for 84, and about 24 were shortchanged. We didn't allow anyone in who hadn't paid by the deadline 2 weeks ago. We'll get over it, but I would be embarrassed to have a personal function there with hungry guests!
Seems like a planning error on the part of the kitchen. Depending on what was served, there should have been enough for 6 to 10 over the 84.
Been in this situation many times, have come close, but never came up 30% short. Better to waste a little food rather than a reputation.

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