Kristofer, I had done the chili-at-work thing, and it has been my experience that a double batch works best. A little more work on your part, but you are right about adding hot sauce. It does change the taste. I usually use two crockpots and label them appropriately. As for the accoutrements, I would use crackers, bread or flour tortillas. Since my chili has a fair amount of masa harina, the flour tortillas go very well with it. Good luck with whatever you decide. George J. Goslowsky Senior Software Analyst Monk of the TCS Holder of Fire Raging Neurotic Knuckledragger Extraodinaire Pig Sphincter Threader Run to light from shadow, Sun gives me no rest Promise offered in the east, broken in the west