How to Serve Guests at a Casual Luncheon

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If it is your turn to host the family, business or social luncheon, consider yourself lucky that the meal you were chosen for is lunch. A luncheon can be a very casual affair no matter how many guests you are expecting.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Step1
Decide if you will be serving guests inside or outside for your luncheon. If the weather is nice, a casual luncheon served in the yard or garden might be a wonderful idea.
Step2
Keep it casual. Don't complicate things with a meal that is difficult to prepare or serve. Make guest feel at home with a no-fuss style for your luncheon. Do as much of the preparation in advance of guest arrival as possible.
Step3
Make it buffet style. The best way to serve a casual luncheon is with a buffet style of guests serving themselves.
Step4
Go back to basics. Cheese and crackers, fresh fruits and nuts are great additions to a casual luncheon that do not require fancy plates or much advance preparation.
Step5
Consider serving only finger foods. Small sandwiches, slices of pizza, chips and dip and vegetable trays can create a nice buffet of finger foods that won't require place settings.
Step6
Simplify drinks. For non-alcoholic choices, put out single serve bottles of water and soda. Alcohol at a casual luncheon can be limited to bottled beer or wine. Another easy and fun choice for a luncheon is a big bowl of fruity punch with or without the alcohol. Avoid offering mixed drinks which involves more preparation.

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