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Buffets do allow you to give more
choices to your guests, but do not overdo it.
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Make sure the
buffet table looks colourful, and appetizing, you want people to look
at the food and want to eat it. So it is important that you visualize
what the food is going to look like once put together on the table
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Divide the buffet into main dishes, side dishes
and desserts, generally like you would be served if you were having a sit-down meal.
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Do not leave the buffet uncovered for a long time
and if you are serving cold food do not leave it in a warm room. Maybe get the desserts brought out
at a later stage and kept on a separate table if you have the room.
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Even if you are having a buffet you will need tables
where people can sit, this is essential for older guests and the children.
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If you are going
to have a buffet and not enough seats then there's no point having
food which is hard to eat. |
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It is advisable
to have servers behind the food tables to help guests and to explain
what the dishes are. They can also regulate portions. |
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Should be double ended to avoid congestion and staff should be on hand to clear up and refill dishes.
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Avoid queues by having lots of tables serving the food or where people can help themselves.
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It is much better to have some waiters serving drinks while guests eat, and to clear up plates.
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You may also want to have dessert served to save guests having to help themselves for a second time.
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