Useful Food Tips!

• Plan a menu that´s disaster-proof with simple, yet dynamic dishes
• A complicated dish that must be timed and served is looking for trouble!
• Serving insufficient amounts of food makes the host look cheap
• Choose a variety of foods which are fresh and in season. Better taste & cost
• It´s a good idea to give people what they like to eat, rather than subject them to a menu of new and exotic foods
• Passed appetizers should not leave guests with trash. No Bones!
• Always have a place for used skewers; a cut lemon is perfect.
• Keep a main course simple and perfect. Choose a dish that looks as though you cooked it - a great stew or bouillabaisse will set you apart
• Serve room temperature or chilled appetizers to large groups
• Use servers for high-value proteins such as carved tenderloin or seafood
• Have menu descriptions by dishes
• Warn guests about spicy foods, nuts, wheat, garlic for allergies
• Always have vegetarian-friendly foods available
• Serve a "to die for" chocolate dessert. Guaranteed universal hit!
• Avoid putting out whole cakes - Pre-portioning prevents a potential mess.