Buffett ideas

tomdan · 4 Jul 18, 04:10 PM

Looking for suggestions for a buffet, what would you prefer- jacket potatoes with fillings, things like cheese, tuna,chicken mayo and other ideas or should i stick to sarnies, sausage rolls,quiche? Itd for 140 people any ideas suggestions would be good. Also how much to do? Thanks

choccielover · 4 Jul 18, 04:29 PM

what time of year? in this weather a cold buffet would be better than jacket spuds i think

minnie29 · 4 Jul 18, 04:35 PM

I would sack the spuds off too. Have you thought of doing a big pan of stew or curry? Or bacon ribs and pea or lentil soup.

sw16 · 4 Jul 18, 04:39 PM

Again I would prefer a cold buffet to baked potato. Another thing to think about is is there enough table space for everyone to be able to sit down and eat? With a potato you would need cutlery and it's awkward to eat standing where as people can pick at a buffet.

tomdan · 4 Jul 18, 04:41 PM

Its next week! I didnt really want to do sarnies. Perhaps quiches sausage rolls french sticks and lots of different salad dishes.😏

inky1 · 4 Jul 18, 04:48 PM

I would do a big pile of new potatoes you can easily pre cook and microwave just before serving if possible knob of butter and some fresh mint to garnish
140 is a huge amount to do a buffet for I hope you have plenty of help .
Also if you buy ready made stuff it can be very expensive
What about a large ham /mixture of cold cut meats .Side of roast or poached salmon which will look great but not too expensive .
Loads of different salads a few dressings and large desserts like trifle or pavlovas
What is the occasion ?

tomdan · 4 Jul 18, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by inky1

I would do a big pile of new potatoes you can easily pre cook and microwave just before serving if possible knob of butter and some fresh mint to garnish
140 is a huge amount to do a buffet for I hope you have plenty of help .
Also if you buy ready made stuff it can be very expensive
What about a large ham /mixture of cold cut meats .Side of roast or poached salmon which will look great but not too expensive .
Loads of different salads a few dressings and large desserts like trifle or pavlovas
What is the occasion ?

This sounds good. Its a leavers do for year 6 and parents at the school where i work. Only just asked me today!

sw16 · 4 Jul 18, 05:14 PM

Costco do a big platter of sandwiches/wraps and big cakes which might work if u have the budget for it

inky1 · 4 Jul 18, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by tomdan

This sounds good. Its a leavers do for year 6 and parents at the school where i work. Only just asked me today!

That�s lovely .You could do pizza ,veggie lasagne or Delias 4 cheese one has always been a hit when I�ve done it .
Thing is doing it all yourself will be cheaper and nicer but a lot of work so the more you can do before the better.I hope you get chance to enjoy yourself too .
Ooh don�t forget some big jugs of summer punch for the kids (squash with some fruit thrown in lol)and maybe some Pimms a likey from Aldi�s or Lidle (to keep costs down )
Have fun .

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	4 Jul 18, 04:39 PM sw16 Apprentice Imagineer
sw16 Apprentice Imagineer Join Date: Nov 07	Again I would prefer a cold buffet to baked potato. Another thing to think about is is there enough table space for everyone to be able to sit down and eat? With a potato you would need cutlery and it's awkward to eat standing where as people can pick at a buffet. __________________

4 Jul 18, 05:14 PM	#8
	4 Jul 18, 05:14 PM sw16 Apprentice Imagineer
sw16 Apprentice Imagineer Join Date: Nov 07	Costco do a big platter of sandwiches/wraps and big cakes which might work if u have the budget for it __________________