Wondering how much deli meat you should order on your next visit? Here's a good rule of thumb: 1 pound of deli meat, sliced sandwich style, makes about 5 – 6 sandwiches.
How many pounds of cold cuts do I need for 15 people?
Figure on 3 ounces of cold cuts per person. Multiply the number of people you are anticipating as guests by 3 and then divide by 16 to get the number of pounds of cold cuts you need to have for the event. Divide 3 by 16 to determine how many pounds of cold cuts you need per person.
How many pounds of lunch meat do I need for 40 people?
Size. According to the Food Guide Pyramid, a single serving of meat is 2 ounces. That means 40 people, each eating one serving, would require 80 ounces (5 pounds) of lunch meat.