Not so long ago in our country there was a fashion for receptions. Everyone has heard about them and knows that this French word means a certain dinner party. But not everyone understands correctly what this dinner is like.
What is a buffet
Literally translated from French, la fourchette means "fork". This name of the event was not accidental, it clearly illustrates the very essence of this type of banquet: during a buffet table, the main cutlery is nothing more than a snack fork. And all because only snacks and drinks are served on the table. The convenience of a buffet table is that, firstly, it requires a minimum of free space, and secondly, it is a great place for communication and new acquaintances.
A relaxed, informal atmosphere is very conducive to acquiring useful connections among colleagues and superiors, for which buffet tables are very fond of in business circles. Yes, and as a holiday feasts for the new year, birthday or engagement, this option will also come in handy. And guests can be invited by an order of magnitude more than could be accommodated at the table, and the hostess of the evening will not have to change dishes several times.
Also, the undoubted advantage of the buffet table is that everyone finds an interlocutor for himself, focusing only on his interests and preferences. So you don’t have to puzzle over how to seat guests so that everyone is satisfied. Guests move freely around the room, eat, drink, communicate easily.
How to properly set a buffet table
The main thing is a table with snacks. There are three most common serving options: a buffet, a cocktail table and a buffet table directly.
The buffet is usually set in the center of the room. It is also possible to place it against the wall. The table should be long enough and covered with a tablecloth. It is desirable that the tablecloth almost reaches the floor and covers the legs. At the ends of the table are piles of plates, rows of glasses, cutlery and napkins. You can make the dishes part of the decor and beautifully arrange the glasses with a snake or figuratively arrange the forks and knives.
Dishes are displayed in a clear hierarchy. Appetizers, salads, fish, meat, desserts… Everything should be grouped, not create chaos. For convenience, there should be a cutlery next to each dish, with which you can easily transfer the treat to your plate. Drinks are best placed near wine glasses. And do not forget about a separate table for dirty dishes.
The cocktail table and buffet are exclusively for for snacks and it is assumed that the guests will eat standing up. For convenience, a long table is installed either along the wall or in the center of the room so that everyone can freely approach it. All dishes on the table should be easily accessible. A great option would be multi-level plates and dishes with several tiers.
All cooked foods should be easy to eat with your hands or a fork. And keep in mind that most of the time the guests will spend on their feet. So no soups, hot dishes and other things. It is better to choose light snacks, salads in tartlets, cheese, a variety of fruits.
Place a stack of plates and forks on one side of the table. Also, don't forget the napkins. Also on the table are drinks and wine glasses. Don't spare the dishes. Its number should be twice, or even three times more than the number of guests. Then you probably won't have to leave the party to bring more clean plates from the kitchen.
There should be plenty of food. If the plates are empty before the holiday is over, the guests will be sad and all the excitement will subside. But it is not necessary to force the tables so that they break. Look for the golden mean.
But the dishes on the cocktail table should be eaten without utensils at all. Everything is cooked in such a way that you only need a skewer to chop the treat. The portions are quite small, one bite. Most often, these are sliced \u200b\u200bfruits, a variety of canapé sandwiches, cheese, olives. It is more convenient to serve drinks already poured into wine glasses or glasses.
Buffets are becoming more and more popular every year. And it is not surprising, because the specificity of such a banquet allows you to hold a corporate party, a youth party, a birthday, and even a solemn event. And most importantly, there is where to turn your imagination, because you need to decide what snacks to cook and how to decorate the table.
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We often hear this word "buffet", but not everyone clearly understands what the features of receiving guests in this format are. Our little educational program is at your service.
The word "buffet" is of French origin (fourchette) and means "fork" in translation. The main distinguishing feature of a buffet table from a formal or gala dinner is the ease of the atmosphere and the absence of rich tables with several changes of dishes.
In fact, the buffet table is not even supposed to have chairs. All invited guests communicate and eat standing up. At such an event, as a rule, there are not even waiters.
Only in some cases, the event is served by staff, but their duties most often include only pouring champagne or other drinks for guests, but this is more an exception than a rule.
A few basic truths of the right buffet
As the name implies, the main device used by the guests is the appetizer fork, with the help of which the guests can choose from the whole variety of dishes what they like the most.
Many people wonder if it would be a sign of disrespect for the guests if they prefer to organize not a full-fledged dinner party, but a buffet? No, it will not.
This form of reception is quite correct if you need to organize a feast for a short period of time (up to one and a half hours). a large number invited. So go ahead, but at the same time remember that the buffet table also obeys its own rules.
So, for example, special attention should be paid to the arrangement of tables. Several options are possible here: a classic rectangle or in the shape of the letters "W", "P" and "T".
This is extremely important as you need to ensure that your guests can comfortably move around the room between tables.
It would be correct to place small square or round tables near the walls, in the center of which flowers are placed, preferably in tall flowerpots, as well as napkins, matches, cigarettes and ashtrays for smoking guests. Tables must be covered with tablecloths.
When choosing a buffet menu, think about the portion size of each appetizer. They should not be very large, so that it is convenient for guests to try them, wielding only one fork.
The same applies to the number of snacks. Ideally, there should be as many of them as possible, and the more diverse they are, the better.
