Holidays of this format have gained popularity and distribution for quite some time. A buffet at work may be the best option for holding an event with colleagues. In our article, we will consider successful options for dishes and some tricks that will help you organize the best holiday.
When the buffet is appropriate
Not always and not everywhere you can hold a feast. Usually the main argument in favor of the buffet is the lack of "seats". Not in any room you can put a full table with a tablecloth and chairs. You can arrange a buffet at work for your birthday, if your office is not spacious enough to comfortably accommodate colleagues in it.
And a similar organization of the holiday is liked by those who like to dance and have fun. Guests can freely communicate with each other and walk around the room, holding glasses and plates in their hands.
What is not worth serving
If you organize a buffet at work at lunchtime, alcohol is simply unacceptable. Even serving a light wine, you will put guests in an uncomfortable position.
There are a number of dishes that are not accepted at the buffet table. These include the following:
- ice cream;
- fish in which there are bones;
- salads in common salad bowls;
- soups, fries, stews.
Any other dishes that are inconvenient to put on a plate and are standing will not be suitable for the menu. If it is customary to eat a dish with a fork and knife, it is also better to leave it for another occasion.
What to cook for a buffet? Let's take a closer look at popular treats.
Sandwiches, Canapes
It is believed that these are the best and most convenient recipes for a buffet table. The main condition is that sandwiches should be small. You can buy French baguette for their preparation.
Canapé is a delicious and spectacular appetizer that can become a real table decoration. Use different types of bread, and the main ingredients are ham and smoked sausages, various types of cheeses, small cucumbers and cherry tomatoes, olives and pickled mushrooms. Canapes are eaten, holding by the skewer.
Vol au vents, tartlets, profiteroles
The word "buffet" has French roots and literally translates as "fork." Remember this when you decide what to prepare snacks for a buffet at work.
It will cost a lot to purchase ready-made flounces or baskets. Today, similar products are in any supermarket. You just have to stuff them. You can make the base yourself, from puff or custard dough. As a filling, use pastes, soufflé, seafood, boiled meat with sauce.
Meat and Cheese Plates
Long-term Russian feast traditions suggest the presence of a plate with slices for almost any holiday. You can also serve such an appetizer at the buffet table at work.
If you want slices of sausage, ham and jerky to look elegant and comfortable to eat, do not rely on a knife. Buy a finished laser cutting product.
But cheese does not have to be cut thinly. It will break, and it is not so convenient to eat it. It is better to cut the cheese into cubes. The more varieties there are, the better. Along with cheese, nuts, grapes and honey are usually served.
Dessert
A buffet reception at work for a birthday is impossible to imagine without sweets. If you decide to serve a traditional cake, think in advance whether it will be convenient to cut it, arrange it on plates and eat.
An excellent dessert option for the buffet menu is jelly glasses. Small cakes will also be appropriate. Be sure to pay attention to the fashionable mousse desserts in velor or gorgeous mirror glaze. They look elegant and modern.
Cupcakes decorated in the same style can be a good idea for a themed buffet reception.
Buffet sweets served without a wrapper. It is acceptable to serve sweets in an open box, but it is better to transfer them to special multi-tiered plates in advance.
Fruit
Is a whole pineapple or a basket with oranges appropriate for a buffet? The answer is obvious. Large fruits are cut into small pieces. Watermelon and melon can be served together with the peel, cut into triangular small slices. But it is more convenient to make balls using a special spherical spoon. Berries can be served in small cups.
Do I need bread?
This question is rather ambiguous. At a gourmet buffet table, a basket with pieces of bread is unlikely to look organically. But some simply cannot.
But shu buns, toasts and diet bread may be quite appropriate. You can lay different types of bread on a common plate.
Fashionable recipes for a buffet
Today, along with the classic spread and many unusual recipes. If you plan to arrange a buffet at work, pay attention to these new items.
Snacks in ordinary vodka glasses look spectacular. So you can serve salads. And you can serve sauces for fresh vegetables or nachos.
Sushi is also popular today. Of course, you need to take care of the chopsticks. The rolls are served with soy sauce, wasabi and pickled ginger in small bowls.
A good idea for a buffet could be sesame bread sticks wrapped in bacon. You can serve them on a flat dish or in tall glasses.
Dishes for stand-up meal
The organization of a buffet at work is a troublesome business. Perhaps you should opt for disposable tableware. Of course, it should be of good quality and all in a single style.
To avoid unpleasant situations, make sure that there are 2-3 times more dishes than guests. It is unlikely that there will be an opportunity to rinse dishes after snacks.
At the buffet table special desserts are served for desserts, which differ from ordinary dessert dishes. Such forks have 3 prongs, one of which is thicker than the others and has a sharp edge. This device is convenient to cut pieces. Table knives at the buffet table are not needed, since it is still impossible to use them while holding a plate in one hand and a fork in the other.
To save space on the table, special multi-tiered dishes were invented. This presentation looks elegant and festive.
We hope our simple tips will help you organize a wonderful holiday for your colleagues.