Planning a Buffet for 50 People

Planning a buffet for 50 people can be tricky. The easiest way is to serve 50 people is to have a little variety of several pans of lasagna, perhaps having at least one that is vegetarian style. Some trays of cold cuts and cheeses with bread and rolls will provide sandwiches for those who like a lighter meal. Include some other stick to your ribs items, perhaps in crock pots like chicken divan and rice, turkey tetrazinni, tossed salad and some fruit salads will make a complete meal and everyone will be happy. Macaroni and cheese is also a great crowd pleaser and is popular with the kids, as is chicken fingers or chicken pieces. Also have some crackers and cheese, chips and dips, cheese balls and cocktail peanuts or mixed nuts. Finger foods are key for desserts. Brownies, cookies, and cupcakes are great although cake and pie make for a rounded meal. For drinks, it is common to have coffee, tea, iced tea and soft drinks as well as water. http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/t/728558.aspx