Cook Talk

cold/room temp wedding buffet for 100
maureen d
04/11/15
Thank you for your your wonderful gift/ministry to us abitious amateurs.
I am planning for late August outdoor (tented) reception in south western NH, ideas so far

PRE-DINNER SNACKS
10# various sliced cheeses
6# thinnly sliced dry salami/pepperoni
10# mixed veggie platter/ 1.5 gal dip
8# fruit (grapes, berries, dried fruit)
1.5 gal hummus
1.5 gal salsa
2 qt pickles/pickled veggies
1.5# olives
8# tortilla chips
6# crackers/pita chips/baguette slices

DINNER
marinade chicken strips 30#
sliced BBQ pork tenderloin 25#
cocktail shrimp (26-30 size) with sauce 22#
Brown Rice Salad with beans & veggies for 100
Asian Noodle Salad for 100
Caesar Salad for 100

Would you make different choices? would you recommend some room temp roasted veggies and/or another starch?

I will continue to have the appetizer trays available thru dinner as I am trying to accomodate vegan, vegetarian and gluten free a bit. There will be an undressed salad and a vegan salad dressing. I am trying to minimize mayo due to the heat but will use it for the veggie dips.
Additionally, can you tell me how many 14" diameter platters I might need for the chicken and pork?
I am probably not asking enough questions but it's a start. Thanks so much for your time

ellen
04/11/15
What a sensible plan and size of celebration!

PRE-DINNER SNACKS
10# various sliced cheeses-OK, some could be logs or spreads
6# thinly sliced dry salami/pepperoni-OK
10# mixed veggie platter/ 1.5 gal dip- 1 pint dip per pound is enough
8# fruit (grapes, berries, dried fruit), consider adding some cut up melons or pineapples
1.5 gal hummus- OK
1.5 gal salsa- OK, with humus and dip, probably some left, don't open it all at first
2 qt pickles/pickled veggies, a gallon? they are not expensive
1.5# olives-at least 2 quarts, 3 is not too much
8# tortilla chips- OK
6# crackers/pita chips/baguette slices- OK

DINNER
marinade chicken strips 30# plenty
sliced BBQ pork tenderloin 25# plenty
cocktail shrimp (26-30 size) with sauce 22#
Serve the shrimp on ice. Consider serving pita halves as the bread so people can make pockets of the various meats. 4 pounds shredded lettuce, 8 pounds diced tomatoes, 3 quart tzatziki or tahini sauce, cut the caeser to 75

As far as the trays, have 2 for each item and just refill them. Have some parsley, kale and colored peppers for trimming.

Brown Rice Salad with beans & veggies for 100
Asian Noodle Salad for 100, be sure you use rice noodles
Do each of these for about 75

Caesar Salad for 100, OK but prob some left. Beware of traditional anchovies in the dressing, in view of your veg friends. Cot back if you do pita pockets.

room temp roasted veggies, an excellent idea, about 20 pounds assorted

Keep all the dips chilled until serving.

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maureen d
04/12/15
thank you so much for your quick response, input and kind words - the check's in the mail (IE a paypay donation)
ellen
04/12/15
Thanks and joy. Get plenty of help. Read the wedding dinner article on this site for more tips.
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