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Holiday Buffet Table Recipe
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Luisascatering / All my dishes 10 months, 3 weeks ago
This is the main buffet table of a holiday cocktail party I caterered earlier this month. The Monthly Contest group here had no entries for the table setting category yet so I thought why not add this! :-)
Prep:60m Servings:25
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- Table Tips
- • Place a stack of plates at one end of the buffet table so that guests pick them up first. Choose plates with some heft (avoid flimsy paper ones) and a substantial lip: Food will be less likely to slide off.
- • The food comes next. Arrange it at various heights so that guests can see and reach everything with ease. Shallow bowls and basic platters are the most user-friendly choices.
- • Roll silverware inside napkins, secure them with a bit of twine, and pile them toward the end of the buffet, which cuts down on the balancing act. Use sleek flatware, as more decorative styles are often too bulky to roll up neatly.
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- To create a standout buffet table, you need to adopt a three dimensional mindset. Don't just think about how things will fit and look sitting side-by-side on the table. This will limit the number of items you can fit on the table and will make for a very boring appearance. Instead, think about ways you can use the vertical space above the table.
- There are numerous ways this can be accomplished. You can used tiered serving dishes or pedestals for cakes. You can take a sturdy box and cover it with an attractive cloth to create a pedestal.
- The hostess of this party created a clever way of letting her guests know what each appetizer was. She took small x-mas tree ball ormanaments and just simply placed a placecard with the appetizers name on it between the two wires in ornament cap (one is shown in the photo).
- Finally, use candles and flowers to balance the effect where necessary for an overall outstanding impression. Here we used small white votive candles and low, boxed, all white flower arrangments. My preference is too keep it simple and clean, using all white platters and a white tablecloth. Not only is this classic and elegant, it allows the FOOD be the star of the show while your table the perfect backdrop :-)
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lacrenshaw 10 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Very instructive, luisa! Thanks!
Lorraine
lilliancooks 10 months, 3 weeks ago said:
You get my vote!!! Love it!
mjcmcook 10 months, 3 weeks ago said:
~Hello~
I am always on the 'Look-out" for unique ways of creating 'eye-appeal'
for the 'Foods' presented at Any Occasion~
Thank-you for sharing Your "5"FORK!!!!! ideas~
~~~~~~~ MERRY CHRISTMAS ~~~~~~~
~*~ mj ~*~
I 'Flagged' Your Photo !~
trigger 10 months, 3 weeks ago said:
These are fantastic tips Luisa flagged as beautiful of course!
Best description I ever read pertaining to a formal buffet.
jimrug1 10 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Way Cool Luisa!! The visual appeal is stunning. The different levels are the key. Everything looks so clean and appetizing. I printed out your tips. It's plain to see you have natural decorating skills along with your culinary expertise... Thanks for sharing .....;-)~
juels 10 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Boy, now I can see for sure that you are a real professional! Nice, very nice, and great tips!
peetabear 10 months, 3 weeks ago said:
This is a very pretty table.. you paid a lot of attention to the small details... good food, nice color, good variety.. etc... a top five for you..
clbacon 10 months, 3 weeks ago said:
It's gorgeous!
conner909 10 months, 3 weeks ago said:
I double-clicked on your photo and made comments there.
magali777 10 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Thanks, great tips!
wynnebaer 10 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Absolutely beautiful!!
angelinaw 10 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Wow! What a stunning table! Thanks for the tips, saved them in case I ever do this.
Have a Happy Holiday!
elgab89 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
And this is why Luisa is running a catering company! Look what she can do! OMG!
lunasea 10 months, 1 week ago said:
I love it - great tips!
elgab89 9 months, 4 weeks ago said:
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THIS RECIPE HAS WON THE FIRST PRIZE
FOR BEST NON-FOOD RECIPE - DECEMBER 2008
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