This is one of the most popular ways of holding corporate and social events. This format of the feast has the following advantages.

• Guests can move freely and communicate with each other.
• The table looks colorful and original.
• The cost of organizing a holiday is minimal.

Buffet menu options: colorful variety

The main features of the buffet menu are variety and originality. Dishes are prepared quickly and served in small portions. We will tell you what snacks are most often included in the buffet menu.

Canape is the main dish that is included in the buffet menu most often. Represents mini sandwiches. They are based on slices of fresh or toasted bread. If the canapes are cooked on skewers, then in some cases the bread base is not made.
Canapes can contain a wide variety of ingredients. For instance:

• herring, salmon, salmon, pink salmon;
• smoked chicken, boiled pork, salami, ham, boiled sausages;
• various types of cheese;
• tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and other vegetables;
• prunes, olives;
• cheese cream;
• caviar;
• pates.

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Meat cuts

They are also often included in the buffet menu. When drawing up meat cuts, use:

• various types of sausages;
• Salo;
• boiled or smoked meat;
• ham;
• bacon.

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In many cases, cheese and other foods are added. The basic rule for preparing cold cuts is that the ingredients must be finely chopped and arranged beautifully.

Light snacks on skewers

Practically no buffet table is complete without light snacks on skewers. The main thing when preparing them is to take into account the compatibility of products. We list the most popular options for light snacks on skewers, which are often included in the buffet menu.

• Shrimp and cheese.
• Cucumber and crab sticks.
• Cheese and olives.
• Apple and salmon.
• Bacon and zucchini.
• Ham, tomatoes and cheese.
• Assorted pickled vegetables.
• Sausage and cheese.
• Ham and Brussels sprouts.
• Cheese, pineapples and grapes.

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When preparing light snacks on skewers, the food is usually cut into cubes.

Vegetable slices

When drawing up vegetable cuts, they usually use:

• tomatoes;
• cucumbers;
• potato;
• pepper;
• zucchini;
• eggplant.

Vegetables can be raw, pickled, boiled, fried, or grilled. In some cases, mushrooms are added to the slices.

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Cheese platters

As a rule, no buffet menu is complete without cheese plates. When compiling them, various types of cheeses are used. Among them: dor blue, roquefort, gorgonzola, sheep and goat cheeses, parmesan, gruyere, masdam, emental, gouda, edam, mozzarella, chaurs, camembert, ricotta, etc.

Most often, cheeses are put in a circle. Moreover, it begins with tender cheeses, and piquant ones end. Hard and semi-hard types of cheeses are laid out along the edges, and soft types in the center.

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In addition to cheeses, foods are usually added that can correctly emphasize the flavor of each of the varieties and improve the appearance of the dish.

They are baked baskets in which salads and other snacks are placed. Let's list the most popular fillings.

• Salads "Tenderness", "Olivier", "Caesar" and "Crab".
• Grated cheese with lemon juice / garlic.
• Cheese, tomatoes and chicken breast.
• Processed cheese, salmon, eggs, cucumbers and mayonnaise sauce.
• Salmon, avocado, soft cheese, lemon juice, dill.
• Red caviar.

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The basic rule for making tartlets is that the filling should not be too liquid. Otherwise, the baskets will get wet.

What else is served at buffets

Above, we talked about the main dishes that are included in the buffet menu most often. Next - we will list additional ones.

Stuffed eggs or vegetables

From vegetables, tomatoes or zucchini are usually taken. The most popular fillings are:

• red play;
• fillets of various types of fish;
• sauces;
• pates;
• grated cheese with garlic;
• canned fish with chopped onions;
• etc.

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Most often, for the preparation of rolls, pita bread, bread or the main ingredients (cheese, ham, bacon) are taken as bases. Fillings are very different. The choice depends on desire and imagination. The main thing is to take into account the compatibility of products.

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They are usually laid out in small portions on spoons or bowls.

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Pancakes

The buffet menu often includes pancakes with vegetable, meat, fish and combined fillings. There are also several options for filing. It can be:

• tubules;
• envelopes;
• bags;
• rolls.

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For mini patties, the choice of fillings is also great. It all depends on the preferences of the guests. Mini pies can be snacks or sweet. The latter are served for dessert.

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Hot dishes

Most often, the buffet menu includes the following hot dishes.

• Poultry (julienne, chops, fried wings / legs, kebabs).
• Fish (kebabs, steaks, brooches).
• Pork / veal (steaks, grilled ribs, chops).
• Grilled vegetables.

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desserts

For desserts at buffets, the following are most often served:

• sweet and fruit tartlets;
• ice cream;
• jelly;
• small cakes;
• brownie;
• muffins;
• etc.

Beautifully composed assortments are popular.

The drinks

When drawing up a menu for buffets, do not forget about drinks. At such events, they usually serve:

• champagne;
• various types of wines;
• juices;
• fruit drinks;
• mineral water.

For desserts, guests are usually offered tea or coffee.

Where to order the preparation of the menu for the buffet table

As you can see, the buffet menu can contain a huge number of dishes. Don't want to spend time and effort in compiling it? Order a buffet menu with delivery at the CaterMe service. Specialists of a catering company or restaurant will draw up a list of dishes taking into account the number of guests, the duration of the event, your wishes, budget and other important factors.