How Much Mutton is Needed to Serve 100 People?

Planning a large dinner, wedding, or celebration that calls for mutton? Trying to figure out how many kilos you need to buy can be tricky when cooking for a crowd. Mutton refers to meat from a mature adult sheep, and is a fabulous choice for feeding many people. It’s flavorful, relatively inexpensive, and suitable for all kinds of Indian cuisine from biryanis to curries. But determining the right quantity needed for 100 guests takes some calculation. In this article, we’ll look at estimates and tips for purchasing the ideal amount of mutton for 100 servings.

Average Serving Size of Mutton

The first factor to consider is how much mutton equals one serving. An average serving size per person is generally around:

• 200-250g for main dishes like biryanis or curries
• 100-150g for side dishes like kebabs or tandoori items

These serving sizes provide enough meat per person for a satisfying portion. When catering for 100 people, plan for 200-250g of mutton if it is the main star of the dish.

Estimated Total for 100 People

Based on a 200g serving size for 100 people you would need

• 100 people x 200g each = 20kg of mutton

So if you are making a mutton biryani for 100 guests with mutton as the highlighted ingredient, aim for procuring around 20kg total This provides a hearty 200g portion for each person

Tips for Purchasing Mutton for a Crowd

When buying mutton for a large gathering keep these tips in mind

• Buy bone-in cuts like shoulder or leg to get more meat per kilo.
• Plan for some extra – 25-30kg allows for second helpings and leftovers.
• Choose uniform pieces like medium cubes for consistent cooking.
• Ask the butcher to cleanly trim excess fat and cut to size for you.
• Purchase mutton 1-2 days in advance so it can marinate well.
• Refrigerate immediately and use within 2 days for best freshness.
• Make extra gravy to have ample sauce to soak into the rice or bread.

Sample Recipes and Quantities for 100

To give you an idea of mutton quantities for different dishes for 100 people, here are some examples:

Mutton Biryani

• 25 kg mutton with bone
• 10 kg rice
• 5 kg potatoes
• Other veggies like peas, carrots
• 3-4 kg onions fried
• 1.5 kg yogurt
• Spices, herbs, etc.

Mutton Curry

• 20 kg mutton cubed
• 5-6 kg onion paste
• 2 kg tomato puree
• 1 kg yogurt
• 500g ginger-garlic paste
• Spices like chili powder, coriander, cumin, etc.
• Herbs like mint, cilantro
• 4-5 ltr gravy

Tandoori Mutton Kebabs

• 15 kg boneless mutton leg cubed
• 1kg ginger-garlic paste
• Spices – chili, coriander, garam masala, etc.
• Curd, lemon juice, oil for marinade
• Onion slices and peppers for garnish

Plan Ahead for a Smooth Event

Cooking mutton for 100 guests takes advance preparation and purchasing more meat than you may be used to. But with a little planning, you can determine the right amount to buy and prepare excellent mutton dishes for a crowd. Remember to budget for extra meat, allow time to marinate, and make sufficient gravy. With the perfect quantity of high quality mutton and some organizational skills, you’ll surely have happy guests at your next big celebration!