It's my daughters christening in 2 weeks time, i have a lot to do including catering for between 30-40 guests in our home. We have a tiny kitchen and its my first attempt at hosting any kind of celebration.What foods are easy to prepare but look good too? Any tips on food and drink would be brill,
Thanks
2007-08-20 00:29:21 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
lol like the first answer, my mother in law says i should dress for it as i may shock the vicar :op
2007-08-20 00:44:54 · update #1
Buffets are so easy to do most can be prepared in advance. You could do all sorts of things sarnies, saus rolls, gala pies, prawn rings, cheese & pickle oninons etc. In the UK Iceland do a fab range and are not to expensive as do Asda. Remember what ever you do will look better if garnished with a little bit of colour (cucmber, tomato, peppers etc.), try to vary what you use and not have to much pastry and don't forget to cater for the sweet toothed people (trifle is a good easy sweet).
As for drinks kids will love fizzy pop, adults will prob prefer wine/beer etc. Have a go at an non-alcoholic punch or even better a highly alcoholic 1 for folks who like to indulge.
Most of all don't worry (the more you worry the harder it will be) over it do your best as long as you have some grub, you will be ok, and afterall it is a day you should want to be sure to enjoy!!
2007-08-20 01:00:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Actually not dressing for it would make a very lovely scene but with the guests there you might want to be a bit more reserved. You can often have a catering company come in and do this for you without a great deal more cost than doing it yourself. If you can't afford this, you can go to some of the local stores, don't know where you are but in the US, Sam's, Costco, etc. have bulk boxes of very nice frozen foods that you can use for appetizers and deserts, so check there. Good luck.
2007-08-20 10:35:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
For a hot brunch, quiches can be made in advance (or purchased frozen) and heated again at the event. Make fruit salad and a pasta and green salad in advance and you're set. Even easier, a few breakfast stratas with the same type of sides. A christening cake for dessert.
Cold lunch: A variety of cold cuts, cheeses and perhaps a fancy chicken salad, rolls and condiments for a make your own sandwich bar. Potato salad, veggies and dips, and fruit salad or a sliced fruit tray. Again, cake or brownies for dessert.
2007-08-20 00:58:00 · answer #3 · answered by justme 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If money isn't an issue, check out Marks & Spencer - they arange lovely buffets for parties etc. The cheaper option is popping to Iceland and picking up some of their frozen buffet bits (sausage rolls, vol-a-vents, mini eclairs, cocktail sausages etc).
Orrrrrr.......go for gold and do your own thing. Cheese, ham and prawn cocktail sandwiches always go down well, as do mini sausage rolls. Maybe some cakes (good ol' Mr Kipling's), a prawn ring, cheese and crackers, dips and breadsticks. That's all I can think of for now, but I'll update if I think of anything else.
2007-08-20 00:43:38 · answer #4 · answered by Vicsta 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Spiral sliced ham
turkey breast
deli platter
cheese platter
cold salads,potato,macaroni,cole slaw
meatballs and sauce
sausage and peppers
kielbasa and saurkraut
roasted vegetables
penne a la vodka
baked chicken parm,kiev,piccata,marsala
lasagna vegetable or regular
cold vegetable platter
fruit platter
dips in hollowed round bread or green peppers
antipasta platter
rice dish
tossed green salad and dressings
2007-08-20 00:55:36 · answer #5 · answered by vseawitch1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where do you live? The reason I ask is because, if you are in the UK, then I would try to make sausage rolls, vol au vents, finger sandwiches, mini pizzas, garlic bread, chicken nuggets (homemade, not frozen), deviled eggs, finger salad, etc.
If you live in the USA, then try cheese ball (which I have recipes for several), a relish tray, fruit tray with fruit dip, a deli tray with rolls for sandwiches, deviled eggs, etc.
Good luck!
2007-08-20 00:39:56 · answer #6 · answered by ellen d 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
trust me - i have a very small kitchen too--- i have hosted many a party from it...
creamy mac n cheese
pasta, sauce on side
fruit salad
marinade- skewer chicken and bake it, or make kebabs (grilled or oven)
pasta salad
tater salad
cheese n pepperoni w/crackers tray
veggies and dip tray
spincah and artichoke dip in a bread bowl
crab dip in a bread bowl (i can send you a recipe you will get rave reviews on)
sausage dip in crock pot (i have a killer recipe for that too)
if you don't have a grill to cook on .... bake chicken in bbq sauce...
make iced tea, sangria, soda and juice
dessert- cake from walmart bakery or bjs.. they are cheap and delish
pick up pre baked pies and cookies from your grocery stores bakery dpt or bjs/walmart
2007-08-20 01:09:42 · answer #7 · answered by nataliexoxo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
open top sandwhiches, chrisps and dips, sausage rolls, get things you can cook in advance then eat cold pizza ect. then you could have a big pan of something if people want hot food like a curry or chilli
2007-08-20 00:49:53 · answer #8 · answered by jo jo 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sausage Rolls, Cocktail sausages, Chicken legs, selection of cheeses and biscuits, Defrosted ready cooked kebabs. various filled sandwiches.........Just pile it on with plenty of drinks and stop worrying.
2007-08-20 00:38:02 · answer #9 · answered by veg_rose 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Pitta bread and dips from local supermarket.Olives and bread.salad.pasta.ham on the bone and cheese.cold meat platter.good luck
2007-08-20 02:36:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋