In modern society, solemn events are rarely celebrated at a large banquet table. To make leisure more active, and guests have the opportunity to dance and chat, it is now customary to arrange buffets. From this article you will learn what to cook for the buffet table and how to arrange it correctly.

Buffet rules

If you want your guests to remember your holiday for a long time, try to organize it correctly. Here are some simple recommendations to help you avoid common mistakes:

• Before you arrange the buffet table, determine its location. Do not place it close to the wall so that guests can freely approach the snacks from either side. The center of the room should also be left unoccupied so that there is enough free space for dancing or competitions.
• Remember that the buffet table should be higher than usual. Then it will be convenient for guests to take food and drinks from it.
• Dishes for the buffet table should be simple and light. They do not include cutlery.
• Place clean dishes at opposite ends of the table so guests don't get crowded while waiting in line. Place a table on wheels or a tray for used dishes nearby.
• Snacks and drinks are arranged symmetrically from the middle of the table top to the edges. Keep a part of the table empty so that the party can leave full plates on it and go dancing.
• Be sure to think about how to arrange a buffet table. To do this, you can use fresh flowers, colorful balls and holiday symbols (angels, stars, candles, cakes, etc.).
• The menu of the buffet table at work must be coordinated with employees in order to take into account their interests. Usually, snacks at the buffet table are served in the form of sandwiches, tartines, tartlets and canapes, and meat delicacies are served in the form of beautifully designed cuts. Do not forget about fruit, which can be beautifully arranged in baskets or multi-tiered plates.
• The design of dishes for a buffet table is a huge scope for creativity. At a children's party, snacks can take the form of funny animals, insects or birds. Also, fairy tale characters, cartoon characters and children's books may appear on the table.

If you doubt your abilities, then contact an agency that specializes in holding such holidays. They will help you with the organization of the event, provide the services of waiters, cooks and toastmasters.

Sandwich recipes

To make your holiday snacks, you'll need a long loaf, baguette, or ciabatta. Cut the bread into thin slices, drizzle with olive oil and dry lightly in the oven. When the base is ready, you can start preparing different fillings. Sandwich recipes:

Snacks in tartlets

Small dough baskets can be used as a stand-alone dish or as an auxiliary - for example, to serve sauces in them. To cook delicious, follow our instructions:

• Combine cod liver (half a can) with chopped dill, capers, finely chopped onions and grated cheese. Fill the rye flour tartlets and garnish with herbs.
• Cut the lightly salted salmon into large slices and the cucumber into small cubes. Combine melted cheese with mayonnaise and chopped dill. Put the fish on the bottom of the finished tartlets, place a cucumber next to it, and put the cheese mass on top. Decorate with herbs.
• Grate the egg whites, combine them with melted cheese, mayonnaise and chopped dill. Fill the tartlets with the resulting mass, and put the red caviar on top.

Canapes

Light and beautiful snacks on skewers will delight your guests not only with their taste, but also with their appearance. Making holiday canapes is very simple:

Snacks on wooden skewers

To prepare this dish, you will need a long wooden skewer, vegetables, fruits, meat, fish and a little imagination. The appetizer in the form of a mini-kebab is convenient to eat, and it looks quite impressive.

• Cut rye bread into slices and roast in the oven. Cut the hunting sausages into cubes, the bell peppers and cheese into rectangles. Place prepared foods on skewers one by one and serve them with mayonnaise, tomato paste, chopped herbs and garlic sauce.
• Cut olives and cherry tomatoes in half. On a skewer, string half a tomato, a mozzarella ball, herbs and an olive. The mushroom appetizer will appeal to kids and will be appropriate for a children's party.
• Place an olive wrapped in a slice of sausage, a cube of cheese, a circle of cucumber and radish on a skewer. Repeat the sequence of actions a few more times. Place the skewers on a plate and garnish with cherry tomatoes.

Ham rolls with filling

This simple dish should certainly decorate your buffet table. The recipe for this snack is very simple:

Cold fish snacks

Not a single buffet table is complete without slicing fish. You can read the recipe for such a snack below:

Assorted vegetables

Vegetable cutting from fresh vegetables will decorate any buffet table. Recipe:

• Prepare a large, flat dish. Wash vegetables thoroughly before cutting.
• Place lettuce leaves on the bottom of a plate.
• Cut one tomato into thin slices, and then fold the slices diagonally.
• Place radishes and cucumbers, cut into rings, nearby.
• Cut small tomatoes into four parts (in the form of a flower) and place on the edges of the dish.
• Decorate the composition with fresh herbs.

Fruit snacks

To decorate this dish, you will need curly cutting molds. If they are not at hand, then use a knife. You can use any seasonal fruit that can decorate the buffet table. Fruit canapé recipe:

Lavash snacks

Rolls with meat, cheese or fish filling have become very popular lately. This original hearty treat will decorate any buffet table. Read the appetizer recipe below:

Conclusion

The ability to organize the right buffet table will help you gain the glory of a good hostess. So don't be afraid to experiment. Feel free to organize family celebrations in this style. Prepare canapes, sandwiches and tartlets according to different recipes. The festive dishes will please your guests, but will not keep them at the table for a long time. Therefore, the party will be remembered by them thanks to the fun contests, dances and entertainment.