Thank you for inquiring about meal preparation for our kids this year! Here are some details that will help us all be on the same page. Competition schedules are tricky, so we need to communicate, be flexible and prepared.
Band Boosters will:
♣ Promote menus through emails, announcements made at school
♣ Collect money from students on bus (bus leaders will coordinate this)
♣ Provide paper products as you request: plates, plastic silverware, napkins, cups, sturdy bowls, trash bags for cleanup. Serving utensils (as you request).
♣ Provide tables and shade covers for serving area (as available from the trailer – currently have at least 2 of each). Parents can supplement as needed.
♣ 5 gallon drink dispensers can be borrowed from concessions.
♣ Supply a box of fresh apples at each comp.
We need a parent team for each comp to:
♣ Plan and shop for meal. Use a budget estimate of $400-$425. You will be reimbursed on the day of the comp after we collect from the kids. Plan for approximately 110 – 120 people.
♣ Transport meal to comp site
♣ Make a plan to keep food warm or cold
♣ Plan for set up and serving (quick and efficient serving)
♣ Communicate with other parents as to how we can help serve as quickly as possible (when given the cue from Mr. K).
♣ Minimize any onsite cooking unless food can be prepared and allowed to sit (in case our estimated meal time changes at the last minute).
Meal Suggestions (ideas only – you can be creative):
Costco pizza and salads
Fried chicken and raw veggies
Sub sandwiches and chips
Tortilla wraps and soup
Pulled pork sandwiches
Biscuits and gravy (URM?)
Sliced deli meat/cheese on rolls (create a table with condiments and toppings)
Baked potato bar plus varied toppings
Substantial soup (chili or potato type?) in rigid sided bowl with hearty bread
Macaroni and cheese
Hot dogs and buns or chili dogs
Dessert ideas: fruit, cookies, cake
Drinks: Gatorade (bottled or mix), water, sodas, hot cocoa
Notes:
We want this to be perceived as a Substantial Meal as it is the main meal for the day.
You may want to distribute any leftovers at the end of the day for the bus ride home…
Try to include main dish, veggie side, dessert and drinks
Plan to accommodate for dietary requirements (several vegetarians, no pork for some… possibly PBJ sandwich option)
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