[shroomgirl]

Look at the back of a package for amount of wrappers
Guesstimation is a huge part of what we do.......
Know volumes.....

Basic Math is used on a daily basis around here.
Experience trumps just about everything except majic.....any caterer worth their salt will tell you that majic is involved with our work.

[pgr555]

Gallit,
I actually DO practice at home A LOT! For example, today I cooked a meal I will be making and freezing next week so I can figure out all of my reheat information for the people who will be reheating. It is also helping my pricing because I am sure of how much of each thing I need and what containers will work best freezer to microwave. It is a meat meal and I also wanted feedback from my carnivorous husband since I don't eat meat.
Hope all went well
pgr555

[lentil]

Originally Posted by pgr555

Gallit,
I actually DO practice at home A LOT! For example, today I cooked a meal I will be making and freezing next week so I can figure out all of my reheat information for the people who will be reheating. It is also helping my pricing because I am sure of how much of each thing I need and what containers will work best freezer to microwave. It is a meat meal and I also wanted feedback from my carnivorous husband since I don't eat meat.
Hope all went well
pgr555

You COOK at home? I don't think I remember where my oven is....

[pgr555]

Yeah it shocks my family when it happens too! Usually when I am practicing for something I haven't done before - like this week.

[natividad]

Originally Posted by shroomgirl

Basic Math is used on a daily basis around here.

IMHO the fundamental lack of math skills has destroyed many a small or just starting out catering company or restaurant. i'm not saying that it is the case here, but you have to know the math or else having all the food skill in the world won't matter.