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Chafers are large metal containers used to hold hot food at a buffet or catering event, often with a heating element or sterno fuel underneath.

For a party of 50 people, you may need around 15-20 pounds of food, depending on the type of food and the occasion.

To feed 30 people with deli meat, you may need around 7-8 pounds of meat, depending on the type of meat and the serving size.

To make 100 finger sandwiches, you may need around 4-5 loaves of bread, depending on the size of the bread slices and the desired sandwich size.

Tea sandwiches can be made the day before and stored in the refrigerator, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap to prevent them from drying out.

For finger foods at a party, you can plan on having around 5-6 different types of finger foods, and estimate around 3-4 pieces per person per hour.

For appetizers, you can estimate around 6-8 pieces per person, so for 100 people, you may need around 600-800 appetizers.

A full catering tray can vary in size, but typically measures around 18 inches by 26 inches.

To calculate enough food for a party, you can estimate around 1 pound of food per person, and adjust based on the guest count, the type of food, and the occasion.

To feed a large crowd for cheap, you can consider serving cost-effective foods such as pasta dishes, rice dishes, chili, or soups, and offer a potluck-style meal where guests bring their own dishes to share.