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Evening Buffet Food

Apey, 25 January, 2015 at 16:07 Posted on Planning 0 23

Hi everyone Smiley smile

We are meeting with our caterer in February to discuss menu planning (very exciting!)

I'm looking for inspiration for evening buffet food!

At the moment we are set on having a cheese board with bread, grapes crackers and chutney.

Other 'proper food' ideas we've had are:

- Mini fish and chips with mushy peas (maybe have scampi? - but if it is exclusively fish and chips, this limits vegetarians)
- Pizzas (although some family members can't eat cheese which excludes a lot of the buffet!)-
- Fruit bowl

If anyone has any ideas I'd love to hear them Smiley smile Things that would be good for vegetarians and feel fresh/healthy would be welcome too xx

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Latest activity by Moz, today at 09:18
  • Pam @ Beauti
    Pam @ Beauti ·
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    Hi

    Im vegeterian and also dont eat cheese so would be great to see some ideas on here maybe i could pick up some recipes Smiley smile

    Regards

    Pam x

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  • CBeckford
    Rockstar July 2015
    CBeckford ·
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    How about some falafel and humus with pitta, pasta salad or greek salad for vegetarians?

    We're having mini cheeseburgers, bruschetta, pierogi (Polish dish), jerk chicken (Jamaican dish) and our cake.

    x

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  • A
    Beginner April 2015
    Aquiescence* ·
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    We are trying to do the evening buffet as cheaply and as DIY as possible so planning a cheese board (or cheese wedding cake!) with crackers, bread, fruit and chutneys. We will also probably do some cold meats for those who don't eat cheese, and as far as I know there are no vegans coming. Our caterer is doing 3 or 4 huge bowls of salads. There will also be wedding cake. I would like to see anyone elses ideas for cheap DIYable food - that doesn't need to be heated!

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  • MrsB88
    Beginner August 2015
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    We are having a hog roast with a veggie option. What about salads, pasta salad? Greek salad? Couscous? Dips with pitta bread? Olives?

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  • T
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    Teal ·
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    Depending on your tastes/season you get married in:

    - Vietnamese summer rolls (vegan & gluten free if just using veggies) with sweet chilli or a peanut dipping sauce

    - Veggie samosas or spring rolls

    - Quiche with any of the following tomato/regular cheese/goats cheese/spinach/egg/bacon/asparagus/onion

    - Chicken drum sticks with BBQ sauce, tikka, honey-soy

    - Chicken satay skewers

    - Fruit skewers with dipping chocolate sauce

    - cous cous salad

    - tabbouleh

    - Mushroom pate

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  • Marie
    Savvy October 2021 Nottinghamshire
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    Have a look on Morrison’s food to order there’s ideas on there
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  • Littlemy
    Dedicated April 2022 Kent
    Littlemy ·
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    We are having a hog roast (veggie option) and salads followed by wedding cake and dessert table. Ideally I would of had pizza!
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  • John
    Beginner July 2022 East Central London
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    That's ambitious! I went to a wedding recently that had a sort of sandwich bar set up with pulled pork and something else. You can bet I went back a few times for a pulled pork sandwich!

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  • M
    Beginner September 2021 South East London
    Melanie ·
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    We had mini bacon rolls for our evening food which went down really well, plus a veggie option (feta and beetroot parcels)
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  • David
    Savvy November 2025 Lincolnshire
    David ·
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    Great ideas here! Evening buffet food is such a fun way to give guests variety — love the mix of vegetarian and hearty options you’ve suggested

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  • David
    Savvy November 2025 Lincolnshire
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    Evening buffet food is always such a great way to bring people together! I love how buffets offer a variety of dishes so everyone can find something they enjoy, from light starters to hearty main courses and desserts. It’s perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or simply enjoying a relaxed meal with friends and family.

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  • David
    Savvy November 2025 Lincolnshire
    David ·
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    Great ideas for an evening buffet! A well-planned spread like this makes any event more enjoyable, and the variety of dishes really helps cater to all guests’ tastes. Perfect inspiration for party food planning !

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  • David
    Savvy November 2025 Lincolnshire
    David ·
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    An evening buffet is always a great way to bring people together! A variety of tasty dishes , finger foods, and crowd-pleasing favorites gives guests plenty of choices and helps create a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere for any celebration

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  • David
    Savvy November 2025 Lincolnshire
    David ·
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    "An evening buffet is always a great way to enjoy a variety of dishes in one meal. From fresh salads and appetizers to hearty mains and desserts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy."

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  • David
    Savvy November 2025 Lincolnshire
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    "Great post! An evening buffet is perfect for family gatherings, celebrations, or simply enjoying a relaxing meal with plenty of choices."

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  • David
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    An evening buffet is always a great way to enjoy a variety of delicious dishes in one meal. I love having a mix of appetizers , main courses, and desserts so everyone can find something they enjoy.

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  • David
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    An evening buffet is a wonderful way to offer guests a wide variety of delicious dishes. From flavorful starters to satisfying main courses and tempting desserts, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

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  • Tatiana
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    I agree! A well-planned buffet gives everyone the freedom to choose their favorite dishes and try a little bit of everything. Having a good mix of starters, mains, and desserts makes any gathering more enjoyable for guests. I also like comparing restaurant meal options, and the Applebee’s menu with prices and calories is useful for exploring a wide selection of dishes before dining out.

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  • Practice
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    A buffet is always a great choice because it gives guests plenty of variety and accommodates different dietary preferences. I'd definitely include a mix of hot finger foods, fresh salads, wraps, mini sliders, and a dessert table so everyone has something they'll enjoy. Whenever I'm planning a gathering, I like browsing buffet menu ideas to discover new combinations that are both practical and crowd-pleasing. Hope your menu planning goes smoothly—it sounds like it's going to be a wonderful celebration!

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  • Practice
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    I think having a good variety is the key to a successful evening buffet. A mix of hot bites, fresh salads, wraps, vegetarian options, and a few sweet treats usually keeps everyone happy. It's also nice to include foods that are easy to eat while guests are chatting and enjoying the celebration. I often browse wedding menu inspiration when helping friends plan events because it's a great way to discover crowd-pleasing ideas. Wishing you the best with your menu planning—it sounds like it's going to be a fantastic wedding!

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    A good mix of hot bites, fresh salads, vegetarian options, and small desserts sounds ideal for an evening buffet. I especially like the idea of including foods that are easy to enjoy while guests are mingling. Ideas for feeding a crowd can be really useful when planning a celebration.

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    I like the idea of mixing lighter options with something more filling for an evening buffet. A good selection of salads, fresh sides, and substantial sandwiches gives guests plenty of choice without making the menu too complicated. hearty sandwich ideas would definitely be on my list for a relaxed buffet.

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