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.
It's better to have leftovers for yourself or to give to your guests. I plan on 1/2 pound of raw weight of meat per person unless the crowd is all big hungry men with lots of beer and football. Then I may go up to 1 full pound per person.Remember to allow for bones. This allows for shrinkage and leftovers.For drinks, I plan on two drinks per person, per hour.t's better to have leftovers for yourself or to give to your guests. I plan on 1/2 pound of raw weight of meat per person unless the crowd is all big hungry men with lots of beer and football. Then I may go up to 1 full pound per person.