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On Dec 3, 3:49 pm, "Lewis" > wrote:
> Depends upon all the side dishes you are planning, but
> in our catering business we figure 3/4 Lb. raw, untrimmed
> meat per person. Served with ranch beans, sourdough bread
> and a mixed green salad.
>
> Given the fact that your people are "seniors" they may not
> comsume much meat, so you may wish to simply go with
> the 1/2 Lb, raw, untrimmed.
>

The Shriners I've known have been quite active party-goers, no matter
what their age, so I'd go with the 3/4 lb. per person. Besides,
leftover roast beef has many easy uses. -aem