A buffet reception is the easiest and most affordable way to organize a feast for a large number of guests. With it, it is very easy to create festive abundance at low financial costs and give the event a relaxed and light atmosphere.
It is necessary
- - tablecloths;
- - napkins;
- - decorative skewers for canapes or toothpicks;
- - snack bars and / or pies - plates;
- - snack bars and / or dessert forks;
- - fruit and / or dessert knives;
- - cutlery for transferring treats;
- - bottle openers;
- - wine glasses and glasses for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks;
- - glasses for strong alcoholic drinks;
- - tiered vases;
- - dishes for cold snacks;
- - dishes with hot dishes;
- - salad bowls;
- - cups and saucers for coffee and tea;
- - tea and coffee spoons.
Instructions
Step 1
Buffet - comes from the French word "fork", ie all dishes from such a table can be taken with a fork and they do not need to be cut with a knife. Cold appetizers, hot meals, cheeses, breads and desserts are served cut into small pieces that can be put whole in your mouth. There are also options for special, portioned snacks: canapes, tartins, tartlets with various fillings.
Step 2
Since the buffet reception provides for free movement and communication of guests - think over how to correctly organize the space. There are several options for placing tables:
1. Set a long and spacious table in the middle of the room - if your event does not include dancing or a special program that requires a separate space. As a rule, such a table is built of several small tables and covered with one or more tablecloths.
2. The same table is installed along the wall - if you are organizing an event where your guests will dance or become participants in the presentation.
3. Set up several small (preferably round) tables - if the status of your reception requires special sophistication and you have a lot of space. Arrange the tables in such a way that it is convenient for your guests to move between them without interfering with each other.
Step 3
The dishes should be placed as follows:
- place the plates in piles equally at the ends of the table or along the edges of the table at an equal distance;
- Arrange the forks beautifully on decorative plates or trays and place them at the ends of the table. If the plates are located along the table, then the forks are placed directly on the table next to the stack of plates and their number is equal to the number of plates in the stack;
- place napkins in special holders along the entire table at an equal distance;
- Place wine glasses, glasses and glasses in rows at the ends of the table or along the entire table at an equal distance. If there are several tables, place the main part of the dishes and cutlery evenly on all tables, and the reserve on a separate table.
Step 4
It remains to arrange the dishes and treats correctly.
When the table is located in the middle of the room, a two-sided arrangement of dishes is provided. Place large dishes and multi-tiered vases in the center of the table, then on both sides - dishes in salad bowls, and closer to the edges - dishes in small plates.
Step 5
If the table is installed along the wall, then place large dishes and multi-tiered vases at the far edge of the table, in the center - dishes in salad bowls, and at the near edge - dishes in small plates. Place a cutlery in each dish to transfer the treat. Arrange alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks along the entire table at an equal distance, put bottle openers next to it. Place the sauces next to the appropriate dishes. Don't forget about salt and pepper. For tea, coffee and desserts, set aside a separate area on the table. If there are several tables, then put each type of treat on a separate table.
