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How Much Ice for 60 People?
60lbs of ice
1 lb per person — double it outdoors in warm weather or when chilling drinks in coolers
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| What | Amount |
|---|---|
| 10 lb bags | 6 |
| Hot day / drinks on ice (2 lb each) | 120 lbs = 12 bags |
The catering rule is 1 lb of ice per person for drinks in cups — 2 lb per person outdoors in warm weather or when you're chilling cans and bottles in coolers.
Chilling drinks eats far more ice than serving them: a full cooler is ⅓ drinks, ⅔ ice. Buy the extra bag; unopened ice is basically free insurance.
Adjusting for your crowd: kids eat about two-thirds of adult portions; knock 25% off any single item when several mains share the table; add 25% for teenagers and big appetites. When in doubt, round up on the cheap items (buns, chips, ice) and stay exact on the expensive ones.
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