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Buffet Dinner - Salad question I need some input please
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Fraternal Order of Eagles #437 Feb 21, 2010.

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Fraternal Order of Eagles #437 replied to the discussion 'Buffet Dinner - Salad question I need some input please'

"Thank you for your insight. I will have to get salad plates before I pre-set salads on the tables. I did try setting up a salad table, and opened it about 30 minutes before dinner. It worked well, then for the hot food, we released tables, the main…"

Feb 21, 2010

Heart and Soul Events replied to the discussion 'Buffet Dinner - Salad question I need some input please'

"I like the idea of pre-set salads and have with a more upscale dressing than your traditional - ranch, Italian, bleu cheese dressing. Salads can be very creative - from adding mandarin oranges or other fruit and nuts toppings, or veggies, avocado,…"

Feb 21, 2010

Fraternal Order of Eagles #437 replied to the discussion 'Send me your social networking business questions'

"I talk to my Brides quite a bit on Facebook, help them with their farms, cafes or whatever! Comments are fine, but if its business, I always write them a personal note via Facebook or email, no wall posts for that. I think its a nice way to be…"

Feb 7, 2010

Fraternal Order of Eagles #437 replied to the discussion 'Buffet Dinner - Salad question I need some input please'

"I love the suggestion, but, at this time we have silverware and china, but are still using foam bowls. I think a plated salad would be a great option but with foam bowls?? Kind of tacky. lol We have round tables that seat 8, I think we would have to…"

Jan 30, 2010

Heart and Soul Events replied to the discussion 'Buffet Dinner - Salad question I need some input please'

"You could have the salads pre-set on the tables and a cruet of dressing on each table, possibly a oil& balsamic mix; then a basket of warm bread/rolls on table to eat with the salad. Set in this way, it gives it a very intimate settng and your…"

Jan 29, 2010

Linda Lewis replied to the discussion 'Buffet Dinner - Salad question I need some input please'

"That sounds great. The best of both worlds without having to do a plated salad. Keeping my fingers crossed for you. Sounds like a great solution and one you can modify or add to later."

Jan 29, 2010

Fraternal Order of Eagles #437 replied to the discussion 'Buffet Dinner - Salad question I need some input please'

"I use a horseshoe, people enter at the middle, silverware and napkins are there as well as salad bowls. On each side of the center is a salad and then dressings, next plates, veggie, potato and entrees. I do use chafers, and add hot water and light…"

Jan 29, 2010

Sandra Aaron replied to the discussion 'Buffet Dinner - Salad question I need some input please'

"I agree you can open both stations at the same time and also have some fun with it. I also love fruit on my green salads so that is also an option. This gives people the option to mix it up by either not having salad if they don't want to or…"

Jan 25, 2010

Linda Lewis replied to the discussion 'Buffet Dinner - Salad question I need some input please'

"Hello Eagles, yes I think you can open both stations at the same time. Also, to make it more interesting balance your salad with maybe some vegetables, crudites, and my new favorite "an olive bar". I think it would be fun to do an upscale…"

Jan 25, 2010

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Jan 25, 2010

Fraternal Order of Eagles #437 replied to the discussion 'Buffet Dinner - Salad question I need some input please'

"Thank you Linda and Sandra! I think I will try the station method first. I have a small reception Feb 14th, only 125 people. This may also cut down on the amount of salad that is wasted, since some people will take a salad and then sit down, take a…"

Jan 25, 2010

Sandra Aaron replied to the discussion 'Buffet Dinner - Salad question I need some input please'

"Why not just do separate stations? It makes the entire flow easier and the line ups much smaller. Some people do decide to get up for each course, some don't. You also don't have to keep guests waiting as long until their table is called…"

Jan 24, 2010

Linda Lewis replied to the discussion 'Buffet Dinner - Salad question I need some input please'

"When I worked for a hotel, sometimes we would do a plated salad in a large martini glass (i.e. spring greens, etc). We would offer two dressing such as raspberry vinaigrette or Italian which the waiter would offer. This was easy because it did not…"

Jan 24, 2010

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Buffet Dinner - Salad question I need some input please

I had the opportunity to go to a Banquet as a guest instead of working. On the buffet was the salad and the main course which seems to be rather commonplace. The problem is, I really couldn't enjoy my salad because my dinner was getting cold. We offer the same setup at my venue. Does anyone have any ideas as to how we could go about letting the guests have a salad and then go to the buffet for their meal? We offer a buffet to save staff costs as opposed to a sit down dinner, also saving the…See More

Jan 24, 2010

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Jan 24, 2010

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Fraternal Order of Eagles #437 replied to the discussion 'If Brides only knew......'

"As a Banquet Coordinator, I have seen many couples who have chosen their date, disappointed, because they cannot get our venue on that same day. I think its a good idea for couples to have at least three dates in mind. That gives them more of a…"

Dec 23, 2009

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