Tea sandwiches can be made the day before and stored in the refrigerator, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap to prevent them from drying out.
For finger foods at a party, you can plan on having around 5-6 different types of finger foods, and estimate around 3-4 pieces per person per hour.
For appetizers, you can estimate around 6-8 pieces per person, so for 100 people, you may need around 600-800 appetizers.
A full catering tray can vary in size, but typically measures around 18 inches by 26 inches.
To calculate enough food for a party, you can estimate around 1 pound of food per person, and adjust based on the guest count, the type of food, and the occasion.
To feed a large crowd for cheap, you can consider serving cost-effective foods such as pasta dishes, rice dishes, chili, or soups, and offer a potluck-style meal where guests bring their own dishes to share.
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.