Soon you have a celebration to which many guests are invited? How to organize a holiday and place guests so that everyone has enough space?
For such cases came up with a buffet table.
The buffet table is a way of receiving guests, in which they can freely move around the room, communicating with each other. Such a holiday organization is usually resorted to if the room is small, and you need to leave free space for dancing and entertainment.
If you decide to arrange a buffet table, you should remember these rules:
- Tables should be higher than regular home ones. This is necessary so that everyone can easily eat while standing.
- In no case do not place the table against the wall, guests should have access to it from all sides.
- Be sure to cover the buffet table with a large tablecloth, along the length it should not reach the floor about 5-7 cm.
- On the table should be present only those dishes that can be taken with a fork.
- Place the cutlery in the following order: place plates, forks and glasses on both sides of the table. Then, in symmetry from the center, arrange the hot dishes, salads, desserts and fruit slices. Sauces and spices set on the edges of the table. In the first row, put small plates, then salad bowls. Try to place all dishes and dishes so that there is room for guests' plates. Do not forget about the mobile table for used dishes.
- According to etiquette, whenever a guest comes to the buffet table, he must use a new cutlery, so make sure there are a lot of clean dishes.
- Dishes are served according to tradition: first, cold appetizers, then hot, dessert and fruit. You can end the holiday with a cup of coffee or tea.
- Do not forget about your guests and their mood, prepare in advance some interesting program.
- Nevertheless, not all guests can eat while standing, so make sure that several chairs and small tables are present.
- Choose the right music, it should be quiet.
- And the most important rule: if you want to pay attention to each guest, prepare an original, memorable dish with your own hands. Let it be a sign of attention for all who have pleased you with their presence.
If you need to organize a buffet table at work, stick to the recommendations listed above - they will never let you down, and employees will be completely delighted with the unusual design of the banquet.
What to cook on the buffet table? The answer is simple - all that the soul desires! The main thing - remember, each dish should be of such a size that it can easily be taken with a fork.
A small menu for the buffet table:
- small sandwiches with various fillings (canapes);
- meat cutting ;
- fruit slicing;
- rolls;
- tartlets;
- vegetable slicing ;
- cheese cutting;
- spring rolls;
- fish snack;
- seafood;
- alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks;
- water.
Do not forget to decorate your tables and hall. Let it be fresh flowers, balloons - this way you will create comfort and give a real holiday to those around you.
Have a nice time!