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Menu ItemsPenne alla Vodka with ChickenEdit menu itemUpdate details, tasks, dependencies, equipment and availability.
Equipment (0)Enter a quantity for each guest-count bracket.
No equipment yet. Add equipment and set a quantity for each guest-count bracket.
Chafing dish (full)
2–607–12013–20021–30031–50051–80081–1000
Chafing dish (half)
2–607–12013–20021–30031–50051–80081–1000
Half sheet pan
2–607–12013–20021–30031–50051–80081–1000
Large oval platter
2–607–12013–20021–30031–50051–80081–1000
Serving tongs
2–607–12013–20021–30031–50051–80081–1000
Changes apply to upcoming orders that use this menu item.
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OrdersOrder #1051 Order #1051 — Kestrel GroupApproved Sun, Sep 13 · Brunch · On-site
On-site60 guests3 items60 guests9 tasks
Penne alla Vodka with Chicken60 guests4 tasks
Brioche Cinnamon Rolls60 guests3 tasks
Fruit Platter60 guests2 tasks
Equipment44 on this service.From the menu items
Chafing dish (full)Auto3
Half sheet panAuto4
Large oval platterAuto2
Serving tongsAuto4
OrdersOrder #1043 Order #1043 — Nexa CorpDraft Thu, Sep 10 · Lunch · On-site · 60 guests
On-site60 guests3 items10 tasks
EquipmentCounts at 51–80 guests 60guests
EquipmentFromQty
Chafing dish (full)Penne alla Vodka with Chicken3
Insulated food carrierAhi Tuna Tacos2
Large oval platterGuacamole/ Smokey Tomato Salsa2
Serving tongsAll 3 menu items6

Each dish’s own count for its guest-count bracket.

Equipment OverviewOrder #1043Nexa Corp · Thu, Sep 10 Print equipment sheet
Equipment sheetOrder #1043 · Nexa Corp · Thu, Sep 10Page 1 of 1

Total to pull from the depot

3Chafing dish (full)3 Nexa
2Insulated food carrier2 Nexa
2Large oval platter2 Nexa
6Serving tongs6 Nexa

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Nexa — Nexa CorpSep 10, 2026 · On-site

On-site · 60 guests: 3 × Chafing dish (full) - 2 × Insulated food carrier - 2 × Large oval platter - 6 × Serving tongs

Quantities are what the orders hold now. Re-print after an order changes.

OrdersOrder #1043 Order #1043 — Nexa Corp Thu, Sep 10 · Lunch · DraftApproved
On-site60 guests3 items60 guests10 tasks
Penne alla Vodka with Chicken60 guests4 tasks
Ahi Tuna Tacos60 guests3 tasks
Guacamole/ Smokey Tomato Salsa/ Homemade Tortilla Chips60 guests3 tasks
Equipment0No equipment on this service.4 on this service.
Chafing dish (full)Auto3
Insulated food carrierAuto2
Large oval platterAuto2
Serving tongsAuto6

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Equipment LibraryCompany catalog of equipment items.
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EquipmentUsed in
Chafing dish (full)3 menu items ×1–4Penne alla Vodka with Chicken, Tofu Peanut Satay - Entree +1
Large oval platter4 menu items ×1–3Guacamole/ Smokey Tomato Salsa/ Homemade Tortilla Chips, Fruit Platter +2
Serving tongs9 menu items ×1–3Ahi Tuna Tacos, Penne alla Vodka with Chicken +7
Half sheet pan2 menu items ×1–6Brioche Cinnamon Rolls, Quiche - Spinach, Mushroom, Feta Cheese
Water pitcher (2 qt)Not used

Every location packs from this catalog · 12 items

Equipment LibraryChafing dish (full)
Chafing dish (full)Equipment item · used by 3 menu items
Needed at events3 approved services in the next 90 days need this equipment; the busiest asks for 4.
40#1049 · Halcyon MediaSep 11, 2026 · 31–50 guests×2
100#1046 · Aria BennettSep 12, 2026 · 81–100 guests×4
60#1051 · Kestrel GroupSep 13, 2026 · 51–80 guests×3
Attached to menu items (3)With a quantity per guest-count bracket
Penne alla Vodka with ChickenSet at all 7 guest-count brackets.×1–4Detach
Quiche - Spinach, Mushroom, Feta CheeseSet at all 7 guest-count brackets.×1–3Detach
Tofu Peanut Satay - EntreeSet at all 7 guest-count brackets.×1–3Detach
Lemongrass Steak SkewersSet at all 7 guest-count brackets.×1–2Detach
Panko Crusted Crab CakesSet at all 7 guest-count brackets.×1–2Detach
Peach GalletteSet at all 7 guest-count brackets.×1–2Detach
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Penne alla Vodka with ChickenAlready attached Quiche - Spinach, Mushroom, Feta CheeseAlready attached Tofu Peanut Satay - EntreeAlready attached
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Same quantity for every bracketTurn it on to use one number at every guest-count bracket.
GuestsQuantity
2–6 guests1
7–12 guests1
13–20 guests1
21–30 guests1
GuestsQuantity
31–50 guests1
51–80 guests1
81–100 guests1
Quantity1
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Start → EndOrderFri, Sep 11 → Sun, Sep 13#1046 · Aria Bennett 41ordersorder
On-siteEdit order
ClientHalcyon Media · Jackson WYEventFri, Sep 11 · 11:30–14:00 · 40 guests
Menu itemGuests
Menu itemGuests
Penne alla Vodka with Chicken40
Guacamole/ Smokey Tomato Salsa/ Homemade Tortilla Chips40
Thick Chocolate Chip Cookies40

Equipment

Chafing dish (full)2
Large oval platter2
Serving tongs4
No equipment for this event.
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On-siteEdit order
ClientAria Bennett · Wilson WYEventSat, Sep 12 · 17:00–22:00 · 100 guests
Menu itemGuests
Menu itemGuests
Lemongrass Steak Skewers100
Panko Crusted Crab Cakes100
Wild Mushroom Tart100
Peach Gallette100

Equipment1 needs qtyAll set

Cambro (4 gal)2
Chafing dish (full)4
Induction burnerNeeds qty1No count at 81–100 guests yetSo the line came in at 1.
Insulated food carrier1
Large oval platter3
Serving tongs8
Water pitcher (2 qt)1
No equipment for this event.
On-siteEdit order
ClientKestrel Group · Teton VillageEventSun, Sep 13 · 10:00–13:00 · 60 guests
Menu itemGuests
Menu itemGuests
Penne alla Vodka with Chicken60
Brioche Cinnamon Rolls60
Fruit Platter60

Equipment

Chafing dish (full)3
Half sheet pan4
Large oval platter2
Serving tongs4
No equipment for this event.
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Drop-offEdit order
ClientM. Alvarez · Jackson WYEventSun, Sep 13 · 16:00–17:00 · 25 guests
Menu itemGuests
Menu itemGuests
Quiche - Spinach, Mushroom, Feta Cheese25
Fruit Platter25

Equipment

No equipment for this event.
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Total to pull from the depotEvery item across the orders in range, with the per-order breakdown for loading.
EquipmentHalcyonFri 11AriaSat 12KestrelSun 13Total
Cambro (4 gal)–––0
Chafing dish (full)–––0
Half sheet pan–––0
Induction burner–––0
Insulated food carrier–––0
Large oval platter–––0
Serving tongs–––0
Water pitcher (2 qt)–––0
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Equipment Library0 selected
Chafing dish (full)Already added Serving tongsAlready added

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Equipment OverviewFri, Sep 11 – Sun, Sep 13 · 4 ordersSat, Sep 12 · Order #1046

The depot total first, then each order.

Equipment sheetFri, Sep 11 – Sun, Sep 13 · 4 ordersOrder #1046 · Aria Bennett · Sat, Sep 12Page 1 of 1

Total to pull from the depot

2Cambro (4 gal)2 Aria
9Chafing dish (full)2 Halcyon · 4 Aria · 3 Kestrel
4Half sheet pan4 Kestrel
2Induction burner2 Aria
7Large oval platter2 Halcyon · 3 Aria · 2 Kestrel
16Serving tongs4 Halcyon · 8 Aria · 4 Kestrel

By order

Halcyon — Halcyon MediaSep 11, 2026 · On-site

On-site · 40 guests: 2 × Chafing dish (full) - 2 × Large oval platter - 4 × Serving tongs

Aria — Aria BennettSep 12, 2026 · On-site

On-site · 100 guests: 2 × Cambro (4 gal) - 4 × Chafing dish (full) - 2 × Induction burner - 3 × Large oval platter - 8 × Serving tongs

Kestrel — Kestrel GroupSep 13, 2026 · On-site

On-site · 60 guests: 3 × Chafing dish (full) - 4 × Half sheet pan - 2 × Large oval platter - 4 × Serving tongs

Alvarez — M. AlvarezSep 13, 2026 · Drop-off

Drop-off · 25 guests: None

Quantities are what the orders hold now. Re-print after an order changes.

Total to pull from the depot

2Cambro (4 gal)2 Aria
4Chafing dish (full)4 Aria
2Induction burner2 Aria
3Large oval platter3 Aria
8Serving tongs8 Aria

By order

Aria — Aria BennettSep 12, 2026 · On-site

On-site · 100 guests: 2 × Cambro (4 gal) - 4 × Chafing dish (full) - 2 × Induction burner - 3 × Large oval platter - 8 × Serving tongs

Quantities are what the orders hold now. Re-print after an order changes.

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Penne alla Vodka with ChickenMenu item · Nexa Corp lunch 40guests
  1. Nexa Corp lunch40 guests · the 31–50 bracket
  2. Prep taskcook penne pasta and package parmesan cheese · 40 guests
  3. Packing listChafing dish (full) × 2
One guest count sets both.

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