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  • ShiroKuroS Offline
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    The fact that I didn't even think of that is probably a bad sign.... 😅

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      Think about a gluten free option (neither the pancakes nor the wraps fit here), and a vegetarian option. These are the two things that trip me up! A big salad might be a good option as both the main, or filler for those eating the other things.

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      • S Steve Miller

        I always appreciate seeing a vegetable tray.

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        @Steve-Miller said in Help me plan a catering menu:

        I always appreciate seeing a vegetable tray.

        Me too. Something I can eat and not feel bad about, although the rest of the food sounds wonderful.

        One thing almost everyone succumbs to - don't overdo it. You're not providing their main meal for the day.

        “I refuse to answer that question on the grounds that I don't know the answer”
        ― Douglas Adams

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        • AdagioMA AdagioM

          Think about a gluten free option (neither the pancakes nor the wraps fit here), and a vegetarian option. These are the two things that trip me up! A big salad might be a good option as both the main, or filler for those eating the other things.

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          @AdagioM said in Help me plan a catering menu:

          Think about a gluten free option (neither the pancakes nor the wraps fit here), and a vegetarian option.

          I asked for for any "foods you can't eat" and no one responded, so I wasn't planning to do a gluten free option. But maybe I'll check again.

          For fancy wraps, 1/3 are vegetarian (altho no one said they are vegetarian).

          The place I ordered the wraps from has what they call salad platters, so I got some of those and after reading @Steve-Miller 's comment, I'm going to get a veggie tray too.

          @Mik said in Help me plan a catering menu:

          don't overdo it.

          This! When we had our little housewarming party, I had so much food left over, it was awful.

          The only thing I have going to me here is that most of the attendees are grad students. If there's food left over, I'll send them home with it!

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          • ShiroKuroS Offline
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            P.S. thanks for all the suggestions everyone! 🙂

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            • MikM Offline
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              Doggie bags FTW! Some kind of restaurant to go containers would be great and probably appreciated. The food sounds delicious.

              “I refuse to answer that question on the grounds that I don't know the answer”
              ― Douglas Adams

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                This all sounds delicious, sk!

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                • AdagioMA Offline
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                  You did your part by asking about dietary issues. No reply? Go forth and party!

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                    Thanks y’all! We’re looking forward to it! The party is on Sunday, I’ll let you know how it goes!

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                      #13

                      Well I forgot to take photos of the food (so I guess it didn’t happen 😁

                      I think it went well. Mr SK’s okonomiyaki was a huge hit! The fancy wraps were super yummy but the okonomiyaki is pretty filling so we could have gotten by with about half as many wraps. There were also a lot left over veggies and salad … what else did I have too much of? Oh, grapes! I got white and red grapes, they were super yummy but hardly anyone ate them. I had some nice crackers and spinach artichoke dip, everyone loved that.

                      Oh and the desserts were popular as well.

                      We sent people home with the leftover wraps and desserts, so that was nice. But next time I’ll try to calibrate better.

                      I think I also have an idea of how many people can fit in the house, I think the answer is “not too many more than were here today”
                      😅

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                      • wtgW Offline
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                        #14

                        Sounds like a great time!

                        But next time I’ll try to calibrate better.

                        I think having an abundance of food is the way to go.

                        As a guest, I've found there's something awkward about going to a table and thinking there's just enough food to go around and feeling like I have to be really careful about how much to take. Plus it's kind of fun to send people (especially the grad students) home with treats. Sort of extends the party.

                        Wishing you many more great parties to come!

                        When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden - Minnie Aumônier

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                        • wtgW wtg

                          Sounds like a great time!

                          But next time I’ll try to calibrate better.

                          I think having an abundance of food is the way to go.

                          As a guest, I've found there's something awkward about going to a table and thinking there's just enough food to go around and feeling like I have to be really careful about how much to take. Plus it's kind of fun to send people (especially the grad students) home with treats. Sort of extends the party.

                          Wishing you many more great parties to come!

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                          @wtg said in Help me plan a catering menu:

                          I think having an abundance of food is the way to go.

                          As a guest, I've found there's something awkward about going to a table and thinking there's just enough food to go around and feeling like I have to be really careful about how much to take. Plus it's kind of fun to send people (especially the grad students) home with treats. Sort of extends the party.

                          Mr SK said basically the same thing!

                          And, today when I turned in my receipts, the admin gal said "wow, you're more than $100 under budget"

                          So, it's probably ok to have all those leftovers! 🙂

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                            Party leftovers are the best.

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                            • JodiJ Jodi

                              Party leftovers are the best.

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                              @Jodi Yes, you don’t have to think about what to cook, for days!

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                                Veggies left over from the tray can be used in soup, or just steamed or stir fried.

                                I can take the desserts off of your hands...

                                When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden - Minnie Aumônier

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                                • wtgW wtg

                                  Veggies left over from the tray can be used in soup, or just steamed or stir fried.

                                  I can take the desserts off of your hands...

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                                  @wtg said in Help me plan a catering menu:

                                  I can take the desserts off of your hands...

                                  😁

                                  Actually we sent almost all the leftovers home with people. I love being able to give food to grad students!

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                                    WTF catering plan for the win.👍

                                    Big Al

                                    Money seems to buy the most happiness when you give it away.

                                    Why does everything have to be so complicated, all in the name of convenience. -ShiroKuro

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                                      🤗

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