Setting up a buffet table can be quite an art.
It is certainly not about how each item will fit in the table as that would give the whole thing a very boring appearance and reduce people's interest and zeal.
To stand out as a buffet table decorator the catering service can take a few steps.
Using tiered serving dishes or pedestals for cakes, muffins, pastries and dessert is a very good idea.
Taking a useless box and covering it up with some wrapping paper will make it look real good as a pedestal.
Even a flower pot can be used as a pedestal when it is placed upside down.
This gives the table a three dimensional look and adds to the beauty of its presentation.
Flowers and candles used all around the table will make the entire thing impressionistic.
Apart from being artistic, setting up a buffet table is also a logical process.
Before gathering up the things a plan is to be made as to how the table is going to be set up.
The like foods are to be grouped together for the convenience of the guests.
For instance If it is a breakfast buffet which will serve waffles with syrup then these two items are to be placed side by side in an organized way.
Again keeping all the hot foods together and all the cold foods together is a good tip to follow as it gives not only a sense of balance but also is soothing to the eye.
The work for the guests would be made as easy as possible so that they are not much disturbed while having fun and enjoying a chat with friends.
When serving salad, the dressing should thus come in a squeezable bottle and not with caps covering them up.
This will make it easier for the guests to take up the salad without having to keep their plates down, removing the caps and then again picking up their plates - all of which is sure to displease him.
Depending on the size of the arrangement as well as on the amount of food that is to be served the table or tables is to be set up.
Whether or not to arrange all food items on a single table is a decision that is to be taken before starting up with any kinds of arrangement.
The arrangement is to be made in such a way so that the traffic of the guests can easily move around the entire area even when there are multiple tables.
Side tables and picnic tables are often used to help up the arrangement.
Covering up the tables with an attractive cover is a good idea but making sure that it is also covered with plastic is a safer way.
Everything should be arranged in such a way that the guests have fun while enjoying the food.