[MR] From a SCA Cook

[Hrothgar]

> In other words, if it costs $850 to feed 100 people (I'm going for
> simple math here), then your ability to feed those 100 people isn't
> affected by whether you asked 85 people to pay $10 each, or if you asked
> 100 people to pay $8.50 each.

Exactly. You simply balance the costs for your budget for the 85 or 90% that 
you expect to pay to reach the break even point. Once break even has been 
reached, you're able to cover any hospitality that you may wish to extend.

I see no problem with having the majority subsidize the meal for others who 
cannot otherwise eat.(though this is wandering away from the high table 
issue a bit) As long as the prices are fair, then there won't be any 
complaints or hard feelings and more people will be able to enjoy the 
experience.

Hrothgar