Except for family parties, such as Christmas when the holiday glasses and china are used, we buy paper plates and plastic ware and glasses to save on cleanup time. And guests don't have to worry about breaking anything. Serve lots of finger foods and appetizers. She changes menus with the seasons and tries to make each catering job different from the previous ones. Fresh flowers and greenery are arranged on the tables and carry out the event's theme.
Place cards identify each food item.
All food is made from scratch with the freshest ingredients possible, whether the group is 400 people from a local business or just a handful of guests for an office luncheon. For a smaller group, less advance notice is needed. If possible, begin setting up your buffet display a couple of days prior to your party. You don't want your display to look flat, where all of the food is at the same boring level. Cardboard boxes draped in fabric are great for displaying a centerpiece and the chafing dishes.