Setting up a buffet is not overwhelming if you take it step-by-step and do a little planning.
To set up a buffet, prepare the space, set up the table, and put out food for the guests.
1. Consider your budget. Decide how much you want to spend altogether, including food, silverware, plates, and drinks.
2. Begin planning your buffet table in advance. Gather all of your serving dishes together the night before the event and place them on the table. Attach sticky notes to remind you which food goes in which dish.
3. Choose a room with a lot of potential open space. Ten square feet is an ideal amount of room to fit all guests comfortably with room for getting food and mingling.
4. Place the table in the center of the room for the best flow. Clear the room you plan to use for your event, including all clutter, furniture, and decorations.
Place the serving table in the middle of the room, then place additional tables to either side for things like plates, silverware, and cups. This will allow the guests to access to the food from both sides of the buffet table and will keep the line moving quickly.
5. Plan a separate table for beverages. By situating the beverage table away from the food table, you give your guests a chance to choose their food and put the plates down before pouring a drink.
6. Plan traffic flow. Designate an entrance and exit to the buffet. You can do this by simply letting people know as they walk up to the table, or by making a sign for each end of the table.
Leave plenty of space in front of and on the sides of the table, just in case people decide to pause for a moment. This reduces the chance of crowding.
24 мар 2019
