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How did I get myself into this?
In two and a half weeks I'm hosting anywhere from thirty to sixty people (RSVP percentage is still low). There will be a lot of "walk around and talk to people" going on as I do not own anywhere near that many chairs. The start time is advertised as 7pm. I have NOT specified pot luck, and it's a bit late to change my tune. There will be wine. That much I know how to do.
WHAT DO I FEED THESE PEOPLE?
I do not "cook". I can make a basic meal, but it ain't party food, and in general it will impress no one. Plus I'd like to be able to enjoy myself; last time I "cooked" for guests I spent all day and evening in the kitchen and merely heard rumors later that others had had a good time. So I'm looking for something requiring no or little or simple preparation, and something that can be fully prepared well ahead of time.
- They'll be mingling and carrying both food and drink. Finger foods?
- Some may arrive as early as 7. Something substantial?
- It'll go on all evening. Foods not requiring heat or chilling?
- There are a LOT of people. Foods I can distribute over several tables throughout the place?
Any ideas meeting these basic criteria are very welcome. :)
edit: Likely closer to 30 people. If all our maybes and nonresponders show, we get 40; if our nonresponders all bring guests, 50 tops.
edit2: The party was billed as an "informal gathering", holiday, no gifts.
In two and a half weeks I'm hosting anywhere from thirty to sixty people (RSVP percentage is still low). There will be a lot of "walk around and talk to people" going on as I do not own anywhere near that many chairs. The start time is advertised as 7pm. I have NOT specified pot luck, and it's a bit late to change my tune. There will be wine. That much I know how to do.
WHAT DO I FEED THESE PEOPLE?
I do not "cook". I can make a basic meal, but it ain't party food, and in general it will impress no one. Plus I'd like to be able to enjoy myself; last time I "cooked" for guests I spent all day and evening in the kitchen and merely heard rumors later that others had had a good time. So I'm looking for something requiring no or little or simple preparation, and something that can be fully prepared well ahead of time.
- They'll be mingling and carrying both food and drink. Finger foods?
- Some may arrive as early as 7. Something substantial?
- It'll go on all evening. Foods not requiring heat or chilling?
- There are a LOT of people. Foods I can distribute over several tables throughout the place?
Any ideas meeting these basic criteria are very welcome. :)
edit: Likely closer to 30 people. If all our maybes and nonresponders show, we get 40; if our nonresponders all bring guests, 50 tops.
edit2: The party was billed as an "informal gathering", holiday, no gifts.
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cocktail meatballs in sauce kept warm in a crockpot (maybe keep that one near the kitchen?). ditto for artichoke spinach dip with bread. mini-quiche (from costco/sams) heat up quickly. i'm partial to layered taco dip (beans, sour cream, cheese, lettuce etc) scooped up with tortilla chips. or do a chili-cheese dip in a crockpot.
definitely scatter things about to keep people moving around, or everyone'll be in the kitchen with the food. i mean, they'll do that anyway - i've yet to find a solution, other than moving ALL the food out of the kitchen.
can you enlist a couple close friends to help keep things cleared up and food moving? you need to not kill yourself over this!
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Definitely scattering stuff. I'm fortunate enough to have tables in several rooms already.
Not sure who to ask for the grunt work. I might be able to do that much myself, as long as ALL the food is ALREADY MADE and just needs to be carried.
Thanks!