Mini Bio (1) John Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. was born on November 25, 1960, in Washington, DC, to John Fitzgerald Kennedy (President-to-be John F. Kennedy) and Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy (Jacqueline Kennedy). Three weeks before his birth, his father was elected President of the United States, and the nation loved little John.
In other words, four to eight ounces of meat per person. 1/4 lb. is 4 ounces, 1/2 lb. is eight ounces. One pound equals 16 ounces. Therefore one lb. of sliced turkey or ham will likely serve four people.If you are having other dishes, it's likely that one pound of meat (lb.) will serve 4-6 people./4 lb. is 4 ounces, 1/2 lb. is eight ounces. One pound equals 16 ounces. Therefore one lb. of sliced turkey or ham will likely serve four people.
Typically, one quarter pound (4 ounces) of meat is considered a healthy serving, so you'd need 12.5 pounds of chicken for 50 people.However, if your guests are typical Americans they will eat a lot more than that, at least 6 or 8 ounces of meat per person: 25 pounds to be safe and not run out.ypically, one quarter pound (4 ounces) of meat is considered a healthy serving, so you'd need 12.5 pounds of chicken for 50 people.