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Butlering in catering refers to a style of service where servers pass trays of food or drinks to guests, rather than serving from a table.

An hors d’oeuvre is a small savory dish served before a meal, while an appetizer is a small dish served as the first course of a meal.

Heavy appetizers are usually more substantial and filling than regular appetizers, such as mini sliders, stuffed mushrooms, or mini quiches.

For 100 people, you may need around 200-250 tea sandwiches, depending on the size and type of sandwich.

If you’ve chosen a venue that requires you to hire an independent caterer, the caterer you choose will be the second most important vendor you hire. This vendor is critical because food and beverage costs are generally one of your largest wedding expenses. Here are a few tips to keep in the back of your mind […]

As a general rule of thumb, you can plan for around 3-4 ounces of meat per sandwich.

For 60 people, you may need around 4-5 pounds of deli meat, depending on the type of meat and the serving size.

Things to bring to a potluck that you don’t have to make include pre-made salads, deli meat and cheese trays, veggie trays, fruit trays, and bakery items.

For a potluck, plan on having 2-3 main dishes for every 10 guests, along with sides, salads, and desserts.

To organize a potluck for 50 people, you can use a sign-up sheet or online tool for guests to indicate what they plan to bring, and assign dishes or types of food to ensure a variety of options.