Buffet Food for Parties
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 variety of foods. How may parties have you been to that didn't serve either grilled chicken satay, pigs in a blanket or fried dumplings? Of course you can't please everyone all the time, but come up with some creative food ideas, and your party is already halfway a huge hit.
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Breakfast Served All Day
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If you've ever gone to a diner just because you had to have that western omelet at 3 p.m., than you would appreciate a breakfast style buffet at any party, whether it starts at 10 in the morning, or 6 o'clock at night. Serve eggs scrambled, hard boiled and sunny side up. Offer all the toppings, such as ketchup and Tabasco sauce. Place an omelet preparer at the buffet stand. Don't forget all of breakfasts' other treats, like homemade hash browns, sausage links and bacon. Perfect drink couplings for a breakfast buffet are mimosas, green tea and fruit smoothies.
Chicken of the Sea
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One of the most popular party food is fish. But why stop at grilled salmon? Your buffet table can offer ceviches, shrimp pupus, an assortment of sushi and fish sticks for the younger guests--or those of us who have never turned our backs on these crunchy favorites. And for a party during the winter months, don't forget steaming pots of chowder and lobster bisque. For vegetarians, or those who don't have a palate for all things fish, offer vegetable sushi rolls. No, they don't have fish, but they still have sushi in their name. Red and white wines go perfectly with fish platters. Ask your caterer to help you pick varietals that will complement your buffet.
Dessert
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Don't discount dessert when planning your buffet affair. If you haven't looked around lately, cupcake and pastry shops are everywhere. For some, a slice of birthday or wedding cake just isn't enough. Offer a sundae cart with all the fixings: hot fudge, walnuts, chocolate and rainbow sprinkles, diced fruits, syrup... Finger Danishes? Yawn. How about a variety of truffles? And for the gluten-free, sugar-free, flour-free guests, boutique bakeries have cropped up all over the country to appeal to their allergies and sensitivities.
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