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Jollof rice for 30 people
Exact ingredients, pots, timing, and budget for 30 servings of canonical Nigerian-style party jollof.
Shopping list
Rice
3.3 kg (18 cups)
Tomatoes
4.5 kg
Scotch bonnets
12
Vegetable oil
0.7 L
Stock
4 L
Equipment
Pots needed
2 (~36 cm diameter each)
Cooks required
2
Timing
Prep time
1.25 hours
Cook time
2 hours
Total
3.25 hours
Budget
In Lagos / Nigeria
₦22,000
In USA / UK / EU
$48
Budgets are 2026 estimates and exclude protein.
Notes
- · Two cooks coordinating.
- · Begin 3 hours ahead.
- · Have chafing trays ready before plating.
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Frequently asked
How much rice for 30 people?
Approximately 3.3 kg (18 cups) of long-grain parboiled rice.
How long does it take to cook?
Plan 3.25 hours total — 1.25 hour prep and 2 hour cook.
How many cooks do I need?
2 cooks working in coordination.
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