How much spaghetti for 70 people?

It's impossible to say exactly how much spaghetti you need for 70 people without knowing a few things!

Here's what you need to consider:

* Appetite: Are these big eaters or light eaters?

* Other food: Is spaghetti the main course, or part of a larger meal?

* Serving size: How much spaghetti do you typically serve per person?

Here's a general guideline:

* Light eaters, spaghetti as a main course: Plan for 1/2 pound of dry spaghetti per person. That's 35 pounds of dry spaghetti.

* Average eaters, spaghetti as a main course: Plan for 3/4 pound of dry spaghetti per person. That's 52.5 pounds of dry spaghetti.

* Big eaters, spaghetti as a main course: Plan for 1 pound of dry spaghetti per person. That's 70 pounds of dry spaghetti.

If spaghetti is part of a larger meal, you can likely reduce these amounts.

Tip: It's always better to have a little extra than to run out!