I"m helping with a luncheon at a church 30-35 guests any ideas on what to serve ?

Question

last month they served sloppy joes, salad, and some kinda dessert, and we're suppose to decorate like 4 tables ? (valentines theme) any ideas would help !!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

Since this is a Valentines-themed thing, it should be kind of special. I would suggest the following....big hits when I make them....crab meat buns (equal portions of butter and velveeta cheese mixed with canned crab meat - I add in green onions, and pepper and salt too) put them on the hamburger or kaiser type buns and broil in the oven until they are slightly brown on top. With the buns I would make either a really nice salad or a good soup depending on what type of crowd you have. In addition to that you can have ham/cheese buns for those who don't like seafood. Use vegetables with dips. For dessert, make some nice cakes with decorations of those cinnamon hearts, or cupcakes with white or butter cream frosting and those hearts.

Answer 2

At our last valentine luncheon at church we had a spaghetti casserole, garden salad, garlic bread and for dessert we had a cake made a local bakery and decorated for valentine's day. The casserole was easy to serve, we placed the salad in individual bowls and placed the bread in a basket on each table, then cut the cake into individual pieces and placed on valentine plates. We decorated the tables with alternating white/red tablecloth and spread a little valnetine confetti in the center of each table. It looked really nice and the serving and clean up was easy.

Answer 3

Spaghetti is a relatively easy meal plan. Prepare the sauce and spaghetti ahead of time. After draining the spaghetti, place it in a Ziploc Bag and reheat it in a microwave. Salad and Garlic Bread goes well with Spaghetti. Garlic Bread can be purchased at a local supermarket and all you have to do is reheat it. Tiramisu is a Wonderful Italian Dessert. Decorations shuold revolve around Cupid and Hearts.

Answer 4

Make it a red and white LOVE theme.Spaghetti and meat sauce,salad,garlic bread,and cheese to top.Do the tables with throw away table clothes--one red-one white.Use a basket for the bread with a red or white towel in it.Red napkins,cups,plates---or with Hearts on them.The serving table needs red and white flowers(large) sitting inside by the food.Use a white table cloth under the food for contrast.Decorate the tables with a vase holding a single red flower in it, then give it to the oldest sweet heart and the youngest.Make up as many different sweethearts as you have vases of flowers.Random large flowers sitting down the middle of the tables add color.Go to a Dollar store,or ask your sisters to please bring flowers,table clothes,or candies.You will be surprised at what everyone brings---it will come together.Cookies and cupcakes are the dessert of choice.Have a great time.....

Answer 5

Can never go wrong with cold cuts or finger sandwiches made out of ham, tuna or chicken salads, and/or ziti with meatballs (can just get the bagged meatballs in the store). Both options are easy to do for a large crowd. And then serve a big tossed salad on the side with a couple of dressings. Can also make a big tray of hot sausage with peppers and onions to serve alonside the ziti,

Answer 6

For dinner I'd suggest a Lasagna, with a nice garden salad along with salad dressing choices.You could provide each table with a variety of breads to make a complete meal. As for dessert I'd say a bakery heart shaped cake for each table, or something festive at a bakery, even cookies!!!!

Answer 7

You can't have a church luncheon without jello salad and this is my most requested recipe!!

Cherry Pie Jello Salad

Prepare One large package of Cherry Jello using HALF as much cold water as directed.

Add one can of cherry pie filling that has been mixed with 1 Tablespoon of Sugar

Chill until set.

Mix 4 ounces of cream cheese and 8 ounces of whipped topping until smooth. (use room temp cream cheese)

Fold in a small can of crushed pineapple that has been well-drained.

Spread on top of set Jello

You can sprinkle with pecans but I never do.

This serves about 8 and is out of this world!! Good Luck!!

(Put some kind of floral arrangement at each table with heart picks from local florist, and then give them away as door prizes)

Answer 8

"My Spiritual Valentine Spaghetti Dinner"
Serves apprx 40 guest

Spaghetti:
5 pounds spaghetti
5 jars spaghetti sauce
3 1/2 pounds hamburger
4 French breads
2 bottles parmesan cheese
Dinner plates
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Salad:
6 bags salad mix
Ranch salad dressing
French salad dressing
Italian salad dressing
Salad bowls
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Dessert:
1 lb. of margarine in 1/4 lb. squares
2 cans crushed pineapple
2 white cake mixes
2 cans cherry pie filling
1 bowl cool whip
Dessert plates
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To Make Cake:
Spray bottom of cake pan with Pam. Pour crushed pineapple in bottom of pan and smooth out. Pour cake mix over pineapple. Layer sliced cubes of butter over cake mix. Pour canned cherries over butter. Bake in preheated oven of 350 for 30-40 minutes. Top with cool whip after it has cooled!
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Set up tables to make it look romantic, use candles and rose petals (your local florist may donate free). Or ask the parish for donations. Have teens serve. Do a "suggested donation" so if people can't afford to go, they still can to enjoy the fellowship! Have a blessed event!!!

Answer 9

Ask a few people from the church to bring a waffle iron & have a panini bar. (Put fillings inside sandwiches & use waffle irons to press them - don't overfill!!) Purchase assorted breads, meats, cheeses, & veggies and everyone can choose what they like. Serve w/ fruit salad & chips. Make a few different cakes & your done!

Answer 10

Spaghetti and meatballs! Add a nice green salad, garlic bread and you've got a treat! For dessert, cupcakes!