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.
You should also take into consideration whether people will be served at the event, or if it will be a buffet where people will be free to take as much as they want. In general, figure about 1.5 pounds of meat per person, especially if guests are serving themselves. Calculate how many people will be attending the event. Count children under the age of 10 as half an adult serving. They are likely to eat more dessert and appetizers but less meat overall. Write out your menu.