Buffet Style Catering in Baton Rouge: Tips for Your Next Event

Justin Ferguson • September 17, 2018
Buffet Style Catering in Baton Rouge: Tips for Your Next Event

When it comes to your next event there are a number of considerations to make. One of the most important will be determining how your event will be catered; and specifically, what kind of food will you serve, and how will you serve it?

One of the most simple and popular options, especially for larger events, is buffet style catering.

What is Buffet Style Catering?

Buffet style catering lets your guests select their food from a long table or from various stations that are strategically located throughout the venue. This option allows you to offer a varied menu , letting guests choose what they like.

There are a variety of ways to organize and present a catered buffet. For a more formal event, a waitstaff can be used to serve your guests at the buffet. For a more casual event, self-serve stations can be used.

Buffet style catering is a great way to stimulate mingling and socializing, it also allows your guest to eat and enjoy on their own time.

How Can you Get the Most Out of Your Buffet?

Just like with your event as a whole, choosing the right caterer and designing the ideal buffet takes time. It is important to include a variety of both savory and sweet items on your menu to meet the varying tastes of all of your guests.

The layout should also be carefully planned. Account for the size of the venue, the number of guests you expect, and your schedule.

Bacon and Fig Events has an extensive buffet menu that ranges from sandwiches and salads to carving stations and more. This Baton Rouge catering and event planning company is dedicated to providing a one-of-a-kind culinary experience by providing the highest level of service and food.

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