Hot fork buffet ideas

Hey, we are having a hot fork buffet too. We are either having veggie lasagne (I know, I know, but it was really nice when we tried it!) or maybe a vegetarian tangine with cous cous. For a chicken variation we may have Thai green curry and rice or tagine or a different curry. Another option was "chicken Provençal" which is in a tomato-based herby sauce. We also might have a fish option (salmon in something or a fish pie) if our budget allows. We are also having salads and breads alongside. Hope that helps!

This is making me so hungry! Some great ideas there, thank you. i would love to have a fish option, but the venues not too big, and there is the smell!

We considered vege sausages and mash, but then mash goes cold so quickly, so its back to the lasagne...

Best of luck with your planning, have a fabulous day x

Ooooh veggie sausages and mash, I might pinch that one! Why didn't I think of that?! Thanks! You should ask your venue what they could do for a fish option - maybe fish and chips? I know what you mean about the "smell" but if its prepared and cooked properly there's no reason for it to be a problem. We're sussing out options with different caterers at the moment - trying to get the most we can for our budget. The thing for me is that I want guests to have a choice and have generous portions, whether our budget allows this is another thing...

Hope you have a great day too :-)

For the veggi option what about veg stir fry ,omelette or potato tortilla all quick to make and potato tortilla is also nice cold .

What about a chicken pasta bake? Or a casserole? You could do the same dishes for vegetarians - just swap the chicken for Quorn and/or beans?

We haven't booked our venue yet but we have decided to have a sausage and mash main meal - that way everyone has the same dinner.

Thanks all for some great ideas. Our caterer is a volunteer at the sports club, so we are trying to keep it simple as we cannot expect too much, but at £3-4 a head, we are willing to compromise.

Found a lovely recipe for chicken and chorizo in a tomato sauce (nom nom nom)

I like the idea of a vege 'chicken' casserole in particular.

Thanks for taking the time to reply, we do appreciate the input.