Let's face it: People bemoan the very idea of a food buffet at an event. But there aren't many good alternatives for larger events, or ones where fully plated and seated service isn't an option. Whatever the size of your event, you can do a few things to make your buffet special and glamorous.
Set off the food buffet area from the rest of the event--put it in its own room or create a "room" or zone with a tent, canopy, draping, columns, or some other prop.
Make this area beautiful--Use nice linens; beautiful plates, cutlery, and glasses; wonderful food presentations; and lovely decorative elements. The key is to avoid a plain jane, utilitarian space. What can you buy, rent, or borrow that will add a special touch? For instance, we have a set of beautiful oversize green goblets and martini glasses that we put our decorative cutlery in for a buffet (see above photo).
Create a separate table for plates and cutlery--This is the newest trend in catering and it works very well and guests much prefer it. Decorate this table with puddled linens and/or flowers or another decorative element, whatever your style and that of the event is. Using a separate table for plates and cutlery also leaves more room for food on the buffet so it's not crowded, as well as adding a decorative touch to the buffet space that lifts it out of cafeteria-line ordinariness.
If feasible, decorate the light fixture or chandelier in the buffet area--just don't overdo it. Martha Stewart and her team often decorate light fixtures just a bit and it looks wonderful.
Tie extra chair covers around any garbage cans near the buffet--this looks so much better than unadorned garbage cans
Voilà! The buffet area is transformed into a beautiful space that your guests will admire.
Warmly,
Kristina
Fandango Catering and Events
(713) 522-0077
www.fandango-catering.com
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