Entertaining

A carefully-arranged buffet is an efficient and inviting way to serve a large number of guests. A buffet allows diners to pick and choose at their own discretion, and eliminates the need for table...

A buffet worker is essentially a waiter who works behind the table at a buffet-style event. A buffet worker could also be a bartender who is required to serve alcoholic drinks at a separate table.

Buffet-style dining is usually the easiest way to serve a large group of people---and lets the guests choose their favorites and eat as much as they like. How you set up your buffet table is...

A buffet table, instead of a sit-down dinner, is the ideal choice when you're having more people over than you have room for at your table. It's also handy if you're looking for a less expensive...

When you are throwing a party, one of the many aspects that you have to plan out is the food. You can either plan a sit-down dinner, where everyone sits at the table at the same time to enjoy a...

A successful buffet is about more than just the foods you're serving. Buffet presentation also plays a big role. While different events may call for a different style, you should definitely plan...

The key to feeding large groups is simplicity. Simple recipes are the easiest to make in large batches, and will please everyone at the event. Planning ahead will go a long way when you're serving...

Holiday season is fast approaching and we can use some help with making our get togethers successful. Save yourself the stress of the day by preparing well in advance. If any of you have ever not...

Have you ever had plans that fell through at the last minute, and you ended up with a house full of hungry people? If you can distract them with chips and dip, in less than 2 hours you can have...

Table settings have a very specific set of rules for the proper placement of each item. Whether you are throwing a formal dinner party or preparing for a family holiday event, you can ensure that...

A round buffet table allows for a large and attractive buffet display with good traffic flow and easy access for a large number of guests. Integral to a lovely buffet is not only the food, but the...

Ideas for a catered event can go in many different directions. There are various considerations that will influence the choice when coming up with the best menu choices for a specific event. A...

Planning a large group dinner will take a little time, but preparation can cut the stress out of the evening so you can enjoy your guests and not have to spend all your time running in and out of...

Cocktail, buffet, sit-down, beach, barbecue and picnic are just a few of the many styles of entertaining at our fingertips. Planning a party can be an enjoyable task with the proper preparation....

When you decorate a dinner table, you have to keep the centerpieces low so they won't block the view of the guests. But you don't have that problem on a buffet table---in fact, you can achieve a...

An hors d'oeuvre, which roughly translates from the French as "outside of the main work" is an appetizer, teaser or amuse-bouche served before a meal. Typically finger food, it is also wonderful...

It's the first thing guests look for when they walk through the door: Where's the food? It's one of the first things they'll talk about when asked how the party was. Most parties offer up a...

Weddings call for decorations of all kinds, from centerpieces for the cake table to jewels for the bride's hair. The buffet table is no exception, requiring a beautiful presentation as a backdrop...

Serving food "help yourself style" is by far the most popular form of food and beverage service for today's entertaining. Buffet style service is a boon to events ranging from kickback casual to...

Having a buffet when you entertain guests allows for movement and conversation while people are eating. However, just because you're dining casually doesn't mean your buffet table has to look...

Buffet-style meals are highly conducive to casual entertaining. A buffet allows for a more relaxed, energetic atmosphere, eliminates the chance of serving guests something they don't like or are...

There is a rhyme and a reason for correctly setting up a buffet table. If the buffet table is set improperly, you run the risk of long lines of hungry party goers waiting for their meal and...

Do you serve people in your home that maybe eat every week or maybe only in a lifetime in your home? What a better way to remember the sweet memories of having shared a meal with them than having...

It is time to plan your party menu, and you are at a lost. You comb through a dozen cookbooks looking for something new and different. Yet in the end, you go back to a basic meat and potato...

When inviting a group of friends for either a backyard barbecue or something grander outside, a few simple rules are all you need for a perfect day. My partner and I catered quite a few picnics,...

Whether it’s summer barbeques, family reunions, or a pot luck dinner among friends, there are times when it is simply not possible to set the table for a meal. Using a buffet can be an easy...

People eat with their eyes first, and nothing looks as appetizing at a party as a professional looking buffet table. The key to making a professional looking buffet table is uniformity and...

Stuck trying to find the perfect theme for your next party? I've listed the first steps for coming up with the party that your friends will be talking about for years to come!

Hit the buffet line in a healthy way. Pass by those fried chicken wings, heavy buttered dinner rolls and macaroni and cheese. Take a look at these tips to make your buffet selections healthy.

The biggest fear of all in a banquet situation is running out of food. In horror, I've witnessed guests taking several entrée portions, not considering that there are many more people to be...

Buffet restaurants have such a range of foods available that you usually have a few healthy alternatives to choose from. Here's how to eat at a buffet restaurant without jeopardizing your...

Everyone loves waffles. Making a waffle buffet is an easy way to host breakfast or brunch for a group. All you need to do is prepare the waffles, offer different toppings and then join your guests...

We all have them: the friend or relative who bee-lines for the buffet as soon as they walk in your door. Maybe they set up shop in front of the food and block other guests’ access. Maybe they heap...

By simply adding personalized buffet markers to your buffet table, you take the guesswork out of what you are serving and where everything goes. Here's how to add these convenient helpers to your...

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...

You are having guests over and have determined the food and theme for your dinner buffet, but you want it all to look as beautiful as possible. The buffet setup will make a huge impact on your...