{"id":27605,"date":"2019-12-10T08:18:18","date_gmt":"2019-12-10T08:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eatbydate.com\/?p=27605"},"modified":"2019-12-11T18:04:48","modified_gmt":"2019-12-11T18:04:48","slug":"buffet-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eatbydate.com\/buffet-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"Buffet Basics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"cody-page-blog-post\"><div class=\"col-cody-9 padding-zero\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row margin-top-zero margin-bottom-15\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 boxed-cody-white boxed-botbor-green cody-dropshadow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col content-wrapper cody-blog-post-paragraphs\"><h1 class=\"title cntrtxt margin-bottom-15\"><strong>Buffet Basics<\/strong><\/h1><div class=\"adsense-rectangle hidden-under-600\">\n<!-- EBD Responsive Rect -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle hidden-under-600\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8222024904512683\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"7516660557\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\t<\/div> \r\n<h2 class=\"title cntrtxt margin-bottom-15 cody-green-heading\"><strong>Make the Table Flow<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>Planning is key to carefree entertaining, and planning a buffet table (where food is set out for people to grab a plate and serve themselves) can make entertaining even easier. Although a sit down family style dinner is often preferred, the ease of a buffet style dinner cannot be denied and is therefore hard to resist setting up during busy holiday times.  A buffet table is also a more efficient way of feeding both a crowd or a staggered arrival time type of party, such as an open house.<\/p><p> The concept is simple, but there are a few buffet basics to beware of in order to make things run smoothly when planning this type of meal.<\/p> \r\n\r\n<div class=\"cody-item-pic-container\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eatbydate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/buffet.jpeg\" alt=\"\" height=\"250px\" width=\"350px\" \/><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row margin-topbot-15\">\n<!-- EBD Responsive Top -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8222024904512683\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"6874518955\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row margin-topbot-15 cody-item-pic\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 boxed-cody-white boxed-botbor-green cody-dropshadow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col content-wrapper cody-blog-post-paragraphs\"><h1 class=\"title cntrtxt margin-bottom-15\"><strong>Buffet Basics<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n<h2 class=\"title cntrtxt margin-bottom-15 cody-green-heading\"><strong>How to Set Up a Buffet<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Estimate<\/strong>.<br>Make the largest quantity of the items that will can later be enjoyed and utilized as leftovers or to make other dishes if they are not popular the night of the party. For example, leftover chicken can be thrown into pot pies the following night.  Remember that everyone will not take a serving of everything.  Vegetarians will skip the meat dishes, dieters will skip the desserts, and so on. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Portion<\/strong>.<br>Pre-cut most everything possible on the buffet table.<br>\r\n&#8211; Cut items like steak very thin. People tend to take the same number of pieces, no matter how thick or thin they may be presented. Cutting small or thin slices will save people from piling too much onto their plate and ultimately wasting food.<br>\r\n&#8211; Make pies in square pans so they can be cut into smaller squares. Squares are easy to pop in your mouth without any waste. <br>\r\n&#8211; Pre-plating desserts on tiny plates will also help with food waste as people will just take one plate instead of a slice from several choices onto their plate. <\/p>\r\n \r\n<p><strong>Delegate<\/strong>. <br>If someone offers to bring something, let them! Just be sure to communicate with everyone so that efforts are not duplicated and nothing gets forgotten. Potlucks are a great way to share the effort and cost, that is unless everyone decides to make the same dish! (It has happened &#8211; pizza and lasagna are a great traveling dishes, it&#8217;s no secret.) Since the main dish is usually the most costly, the most labor intensive and the hardest to transport; another common mistake when there is no communication is that everyone brings a dessert or an appetizer and then people will not get a meal. If the host makes the main dish(es) and then leaves it up to the guest to bring coordinating side dishes, that can turn out well too. Also make sure that the all important main dishes and any &#8220;must have&#8221; sides are done by either you or a trusted individual.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Utilize<\/strong>.<br>This is the time to make use of any gadgets that may be in your arsenal. Warming trays and slow cookers can become best friends as they keep the foods warm so that the host can actually relax and enjoy the party too. Just make sure to use only the low setting and to position a spoon right next to the slow cooker in a spoon holder or on a napkin. Also make sure that there is a spot to place the lid of the cooker during serving.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Offer<\/strong>.<br>Be sure to offer an array of cold foods along with the hot.  Keep cold foods on larger trays of ice if they are items that should be chilled, and especially if they contain ingredients such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatbydate.com\/other\/condiments\/mayonnaise-shelf-life-expiration-date\/\">mayonnaise<\/a>. If the ice supply is low, be sure to stick these items back into the refrigerator before the two hour time frame of safety has passed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Mingle<\/strong>.<br>To help with mingling at the party, offer different food stations around the house. Use both the kitchen and dining tables to set foods out and also offer a bar in a separate area if it is physically possible. This will keep everyone from standing by the food and making it awkward for others to reach the food.  Don&#8217;t forget a coffee station near the bar area. <\/p>  \r\n\r\n<p><strong>Separate<\/strong>.<br>Be sure to have a separate little spot in case people bring hostess gifts. Late arrivals might not know where to stick theirs and clutter around buffet tables will only cause chaos.<\/p> \r\n\r\n<p><strong>Place<\/strong>.<br>Place cold items first on the table so the hot items remain hot by the time people get to them. This also fills plates with the generally less expensive items like salads and buns, leaving less space on the plate for the proteins at the end. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Label<\/strong>.<br>\r\n&#8211; Make signs for foods to place next to them. This will save a lot of questions and people piling the wrong foods onto their plates.  Place the signs in matching or coordinating tiny frames or use tiny chalkboards, which are handy when last minute changes are needed (these were found at Target).<br>\r\n<div class=\"cody-item-pic-container cntrtxt\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eatbydate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/buffet-sign.jpeg\" alt=\"\" height=\"250px\" width=\"400px\" \/><\/div><br>\r\n\r\n&#8211; Try butcher paper underneath the foods (this will also save the tablecloth from stains) for less formal buffet tables. Write the name of the dish right next to the dish (after all dishes are properly arranged, as they&#8217;ll be no swapping spots afterwards). Use a metallic marker for a fancier touch. <br>\r\n\r\n\r\n&#8211; Ask about allergies beforehand or clearly mark any potential problems. We once went to a party where 3 people ended up in the hospital for eating Thai chicken skewers (first timers didn&#8217;t realize that it&#8217;s the peanut sauce that makes them yummy).<br>\r\n<div class=\"cody-item-pic-container cntrtxt\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eatbydate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/killer-foods.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"250px\" width=\"400px\" \/><\/div><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row margin-topbot-15\">\n<!-- EBD Responsive 2nd -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8222024904512683\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"9132994553\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row margin-topbot-15\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 boxed-cody-white boxed-botbor-green cody-dropshadow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col content-wrapper cody-blog-post-paragraphs\"><h1 class=\"title cntrtxt margin-bottom-15\"><strong>Buffet Basics<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n<h2 class=\"title cntrtxt margin-bottom-15 cody-green-heading\"><strong>Buffet Checklist<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Ice<\/strong><br> This is listed first because it&#8217;s the one most often forgotten until it&#8217;s too late.<br>\r\nThis is an essential item, people are also drinking and unfortunately leaving their glasses around to melt. Start making extra, weeks ahead if possible, and store them in large freezer bags. <\/li><br>\r\n<li><strong>Ice packs<\/strong><br>The flat, thin reusable ice packs are great for sticking in the boom of a bowl or underneath a platter. Delicate items will really appreciate this extra chill.<\/li><br>\r\n<li><strong>Slow Cooker<\/strong><br> If only to keep an appetizer warm, this pot is a great addition to any buffet table.<\/li><br>\r\n<li>If there&#8217;s a <strong>warming tray<\/strong> way back in the cupboard, this is a great time to haul it out.<\/li><br>\r\n<li><strong>Corkscrew<\/strong><br>Even if you&#8217;re not serving wine, there&#8217;s a high chance that someone will bring a bottle. <\/li><br>\r\n<li>Decorative <strong>Centerpiece<\/strong><br>Set the mood simply with a great centerpiece. <\/li><br>\r\n<li><strong>Candles<\/strong> and Matches<br> Or better yet, battery operated candles for a stress free setting.<\/li><br>\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Plates<\/strong><br> Be sure to have more than enough so that those hitting the buffet again can start with a clean plate. Depending on the size of the party, consider paper or better yet reusable plastic.  Washing dishes during your party is not fun.<\/li> <br>\r\n<li>Don&#8217;t forget <strong>bowls<\/strong>, if needed. <br><\/li><br>\r\n<li><strong>Glasses<\/strong><br> If champagne flutes are in order, be sure they are clean and shiny ahead of time. If used only on special occasions, they&#8217;ve probably gathered some dust. <\/li><br>\r\n<li><strong>Cutlery<\/strong><br>Make sure there are extras, these get dropped and disappear quickly.<\/li><br>\r\n<li><strong>Serving Utensils<\/strong><br>A buffet line won&#8217;t move without one of these in each dish.<\/li><br>\r\n<li><strong>Festive Napkins<\/strong><br> This is the one place where it may make sense to go paper and again, be sure to have more than enough. Messy guests will tend to grab them to pick up spilled food or drink, besides the one that goes with their plate. <\/li><br>\r\n\r\n<li>If making a punch, then use a larger container to freeze and make a huge, decorative centerpiece for the punchbowl.<\/li><br>\r\n<div class=\"cody-item-pic-container cntrtxt\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eatbydate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ice-ring.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"550px\" width=\"600px\" \/><\/div><br>\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Wine &#038; Beer<\/strong><br>Keep extra of these in an ice chest and keep it outside if possible and\/or appropriate. <\/li><br>\r\n<li>Regular and Decaffinated <strong>Coffee<\/strong>, cream and sugar. <br> Many people like a cup of coffee after a nice meal and over indulging guests might actually need to stick around for a cup of joe before hitting the road. Fancy coffee sticks or spoons also add a nice touch here. These may seem indulgent, but can easily be made at home by dipping small spoons into melted chocolate and then quickly sprinkling them with the desired decor. For help on working with chocolate see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatbydate.com\/dipping-chocolate\/\">melting chocolate<\/a> post.<\/li><br>\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Final Note<\/strong><br>\r\nAlways remember the magic number &#8211; 2 hours &#8211; for certain foods to be safely left outside of the refrigerator. If the buffet will run for several hours then try to keep spare foods in the refrigerator and replace the entire plate once the one on the table is finished. If a food isn&#8217;t moving well and can be used for leftovers then go ahead and cover it and place it back into the refrigerator within the 2 hour timeframe. <\/li> \r\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row margin-topbot-15 cody-item-pic\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 boxed-cody-white boxed-botbor-green cody-dropshadow\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col content-wrapper cody-blog-post-paragraphs\"><h1 class=\"title cntrtxt margin-bottom-15\"><strong>Buffet Basics<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n<h2 class=\"title margin-bottom-15 cody-green-heading\"><strong>Additional Info<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>For quick solutions to every day kitchen problems, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatbydate.com\/food-hacks\/\">food hacks<\/a> post.<\/p>\r\n<p>Similar to food hacks, check our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatbydate.com\/hacks\/\">grocery hacks<\/a> for ways to get the most from your dollar at the grocery store.<\/p>\r\n<p>We&#8217;ve also got some tool hacks, check our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatbydate.com\/new-uses-for-old-tools\/\">new uses for old tools<\/a> for alternate ways to use various other gadgets you may have in the back of your cupboards or drawers.<\/p>  \r\n<p>Need a hostess gift? 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