Comments on: Tips for Throwing Large Waffle Parties http://waffleparty.com/2010/05/12/tips-for-throwing-large-waffle-parties/ recipes & tips for vegan, dairy-free, eggless waffles & toppings Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:29:27 -0800 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: WaffleAdmin http://waffleparty.com/2010/05/12/tips-for-throwing-large-waffle-parties/comment-page-1/#comment-6300 WaffleAdmin Thu, 27 May 2010 20:19:22 +0000 http://waffleparty.com/?p=617#comment-6300 You're very welcome. The frozen gluten-free backup is certainly one option, if you're looking to simplify a bit until you have at least one event under your belt. Glad to hear you have a small team to help out! Yet another gluten-free option that's relatively easy is a pot of rice, if you have a rice cooker that you can just plug in 30-45 mins before the party. It's obviously not a waffle, but guests can still use it as a base to enjoy the toppings; and some more "exotic" rices like wild and mahogany are available. And if you're serving the waffles in quarters and have a few veggie/snack platters available, no hungry guests should be waiting too long to get something to eat. You’re very welcome. The frozen gluten-free backup is certainly one option, if you’re looking to simplify a bit until you have at least one event under your belt. Glad to hear you have a small team to help out! Yet another gluten-free option that’s relatively easy is a pot of rice, if you have a rice cooker that you can just plug in 30-45 mins before the party. It’s obviously not a waffle, but guests can still use it as a base to enjoy the toppings; and some more “exotic” rices like wild and mahogany are available. And if you’re serving the waffles in quarters and have a few veggie/snack platters available, no hungry guests should be waiting too long to get something to eat.

]]> By: Aletha http://waffleparty.com/2010/05/12/tips-for-throwing-large-waffle-parties/comment-page-1/#comment-6298 Aletha Thu, 27 May 2010 19:50:50 +0000 http://waffleparty.com/?p=617#comment-6298 Thanks! I'm kind of nervous. We have four waffle irons and 3 cooks. I wanted to offer a gluten free option but if it's too much work, we may just have some frozen gluten-free for back up. Tonight is recipe experimentation night. I'm keeping it simple with the neutral waffle recipe and going from there ... Thanks for the tips! We'll surely send you some photos & maybe video! Thanks! I’m kind of nervous. We have four waffle irons and 3 cooks. I wanted to offer a gluten free option but if it’s too much work, we may just have some frozen gluten-free for back up.
Tonight is recipe experimentation night. I’m keeping it simple with the neutral waffle recipe and going from there …
Thanks for the tips! We’ll surely send you some photos & maybe video!

]]> By: WaffleAdmin http://waffleparty.com/2010/05/12/tips-for-throwing-large-waffle-parties/comment-page-1/#comment-6290 WaffleAdmin Wed, 26 May 2010 21:52:02 +0000 http://waffleparty.com/?p=617#comment-6290 Aletha, Sounds very exciting! As a rough estimate (dependent upon the recipe and the type of flour you use), you're probably looking at somewhere between 35 and 40 cups. This would translate three 5-pound bags of flour to ensure you have extra. However, I'd get some more accurate measurements before the final shopping trip: 1) If you have a chance, test 1 or 2 recipes before doing your final shopping trip so you get a better sense of how that particular recipe "behaves." (Right amount of mixing, cook time, amount of oil to spray on irons, etc.) You want to make sure you pick one that you're comfortable with. You can do this with a full (4-5 waffle recipe) or cut the recipe in half so you at least get two test waffles. 2) Once you've picked a recipe, do some careful math and triple all the amounts so you can make batches that create roughly 12 waffles each. You'll be working from this tripled version as you actually make the batter. Then, multiply your tripled amounts by 6 to get the amount you need to shop for to make 72 waffles. Actually, I'd multiply by 7 and have an extra batch ready in case of any errors. 3) For this size event, definitely measure out the wet and dry portions in advance, per the above post. And make sure you have several waffle irons and friends/family to help out. My hunch is that you may also need to borrow some bowls. (Make sure they're not metal if you do a yeast-raised recipe.) Of course, the above will need to be adjusted a bit if you're offering more than one waffle option. Have fun, and don't forget to take a break to enjoy a waffle yourself! Dave Aletha,
Sounds very exciting! As a rough estimate (dependent upon the recipe and the type of flour you use), you’re probably looking at somewhere between 35 and 40 cups. This would translate three 5-pound bags of flour to ensure you have extra. However, I’d get some more accurate measurements before the final shopping trip:
1) If you have a chance, test 1 or 2 recipes before doing your final shopping trip so you get a better sense of how that particular recipe “behaves.” (Right amount of mixing, cook time, amount of oil to spray on irons, etc.) You want to make sure you pick one that you’re comfortable with. You can do this with a full (4-5 waffle recipe) or cut the recipe in half so you at least get two test waffles.
2) Once you’ve picked a recipe, do some careful math and triple all the amounts so you can make batches that create roughly 12 waffles each. You’ll be working from this tripled version as you actually make the batter. Then, multiply your tripled amounts by 6 to get the amount you need to shop for to make 72 waffles. Actually, I’d multiply by 7 and have an extra batch ready in case of any errors.
3) For this size event, definitely measure out the wet and dry portions in advance, per the above post. And make sure you have several waffle irons and friends/family to help out. My hunch is that you may also need to borrow some bowls. (Make sure they’re not metal if you do a yeast-raised recipe.)

Of course, the above will need to be adjusted a bit if you’re offering more than one waffle option. Have fun, and don’t forget to take a break to enjoy a waffle yourself!

Dave

]]> By: Aletha http://waffleparty.com/2010/05/12/tips-for-throwing-large-waffle-parties/comment-page-1/#comment-6289 Aletha Wed, 26 May 2010 21:09:11 +0000 http://waffleparty.com/?p=617#comment-6289 Thanks! I'm throwing a public party in downtown Pontiac MI and we've gotten a lot of media exposure so I'm expecting 50 - 70 people ... ! How much flour do you think I will need for that many people? I will let you know how it goes! We are also doing a film screening at the same time. Thanks!
I’m throwing a public party in downtown Pontiac MI and we’ve gotten a lot of media exposure so I’m expecting 50 – 70 people … ! How much flour do you think I will need for that many people?
I will let you know how it goes!
We are also doing a film screening at the same time.

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