I would like to hold a buffet dinner function with up to 17 guests. I would like it to be in my home which means my guests would have to eat while sitting on chairs. The lounge is a reasonable size and 17 stack-able chairs would fit. The dining room could be used as the bar and for the buffet meal.I would ask someone to cater. The kitchen has a conventional stove, with oven, a fan oven and a microwave. There is a fridge freeze and a chest freezer.
I would welcome any menu suggestions from those of you you are interested in cooking and entertaining. Obviously some foods are not suitable for "on the knees" catering.

spencer26 - 2019-07-28 09:09:00

If you are hiring a caterer it is probably best if you ask them for menu suggestions - they will have a good idea of what is feasible for your particular facilities.

davidt4 - 2019-07-28 10:25:00

You could have a theme say curry night , then have an option of a few curries, rices, pappadoms and naans. Perhaps a platter of samosas , pakoras and dipping sauces. Or thai again a couple of curries, perhaps a noodle style dish.
These styles would not require knives and could just be eaten with forks, easier on a chair!

ruby19 - 2019-07-28 14:12:00

Definitely have plenty of finger food as its very difficult balancing a plate and trying to eat with a knife and fork. You also don't want plates of food landing on the floor!
I'd go for warm nibbles and pastries and perhaps things like chicken legs - even a soup obviously using a bowl and spoon would be easy to eat sitting down.

nzhel - 2019-07-28 17:50:00

davidt4 wrote:

If you are hiring a caterer it is probably best if you ask them for menu suggestions - they will have a good idea of what is feasible for your particular facilities.

this ^^^

rainrain1 - 2019-07-28 18:29:00