No matter what kind of banquet you want to organize - business, sports or charity - food always plays an important role. Bringing together a large group of people on a specific occasion requires a good definition of the food to be served. You should always take into account that everyone's tastes and state of health are different, and try to please every guest.
Try to find out in advance if any of the invitees is following any diet. In any case, the menu should be nutritious enough and at the same time have variety and balance. A carefully thought-out banquet menu should include a wide variety of appetizers, main courses, desserts and drinks.
Cold cuts and cheese platter are the first things that come to mind. Serving these dishes with several types of bread is a good option to satisfy all guests. In addition, it is necessary to serve chopped vegetables with sauces and fruits that are suitable for vegetarians. In some cases, sushi and rolls of several types will be good.
How to decide on the choice of main courses
Cooked meat can be served as the main course, which can be eaten cold. Roast beef slices, beef tenderloin, fried chicken, or stuffed chicken breasts are all good choices. In order to provide an assortment of banquet dishes and offer a treat for each guest, in addition to meat dishes, you should also cook something from fish and seafood, as well as lean (vegan).
Seafood kebabs, fried fish (for example, salmon or sea bass) are ideal for a banquet. Without the use of animal products, you can prepare various vegetable casseroles or rolls stuffed with vegetables, mushrooms, and so on. Thus, you must offer a wide variety of dishes that suit the needs of the majority of those invited. Sauces and gravies, which are often served for meat and poultry, should be kept in a separate bowl.
It is best to serve grilled vegetables as a side dish, as potatoes, rice or pasta are not very good when cold. Therefore, it is best to choose green beans, peas, broccoli, and corn.
Dessert selection
To complete your meal, you must offer guests a small selection of cakes and pies. Good desserts include cheesecake and carrot cake, chocolate cake and apple pie, as well as biscuits, ice cream and fresh sliced fruit. A chocolate fountain can be a nice addition to a fruit platter. Be sure to consider unsweetened dessert options in case any of the guests are sugar-free.
