How much pasta salad do you need to serve 30?

It's impossible to say exactly how much pasta salad you need for 30 people without knowing more about the event! Here are some things to consider:

1. Appetite:

* Light snack or side dish: Plan for about 1 cup per person.

* Main dish: Calculate 1.5-2 cups per person.

2. Other food:

* Is it the only food? You'll need more pasta salad.

* Are there other side dishes or main courses? You can plan for less.

3. Serving size:

* Small cups or bowls: You'll need more pasta salad.

* Larger serving bowls: You can plan for slightly less.

General Guidelines:

* Small appetite, side dish: 30 cups (about 7.5 pounds of cooked pasta)

* Medium appetite, side dish: 45 cups (about 11.25 pounds of cooked pasta)

* Large appetite, main dish: 60 cups (about 15 pounds of cooked pasta)

Always better to have too much than too little! It's always a good idea to err on the side of caution and make a little extra. You can always have leftovers.