Posted by Chef David on 4/7/2008, 5:54 pm, in reply to "Re: Wedding reception/Home coming party?"
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Ok this may or may not be withing you capabilities but we have done several tropical/beach themes (you ddn't say where the beach was). 50 to 75 guests isn't too difficult but a lot of work for the average Mother.
Here are some ideas - if you need recipes let me know david at(@)niagaragourmet.ca
Vegetable Garden Display
Vegetable & Water Chestnut and Red Pepper & Feta Dips
Pineapple Shrimp Tree
Red Pepper Rouille and Orange Pineapple Salsa
Bread Basket Display
Asian Slaw with Baby Corn & Water Chestnuts
Sesame, Soya & Rice Wine Dressing
Baby Field Greens with Blueberries
Blueberry Baco Noir Artisan Vinaigrette
Watermelon Salad
Feta, Red, Onions, Mint
Mango Lime Chicken
Boneless Breast Chunks with Lemon Grass & Ginger
Soba Noodle Salad
Buckwheat Noodles, Bean Sprouts, Cucumber, Carrots , Cilantro
Rice Side Dish TBA
Tropical Fruit Tower
Anothr Menu a bit more cmplicated...
Jerk Pork & Grilled Pineapple Skewers
Kahlua Pork Loin (Hawaiian)
Cochinita Pibil (Yucatan Pork Loin cooked in Banana leaves)
Thai or Teriyaki Chicken Sates
Mexican Arracherra (Beer Marinated Steak) Tacos Station
Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
Marinated Mussels on the Half Shell
Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Salmon with Diced Tomato & Onion (delicious!)
Fresh Fruit Display
--Previous Message--
: i think your menu sounds perfect!
: congratulations to the happy couple!!
: after the dessert is served.......i would
: let the happy couple open gifts. it is nice
: to see the gifts opened!!
: i would also add tea/coffee..and if children
: are going to be there? juice
: lots of happy decorations too!!
: guest book? lots of disposable cameras for
: guests to take pictures!!
: have a wonderful party!
: ps. please tell the
: groom........."thank you"
:
: --Previous Message--
: Hi my daughter was married this summer on
: her
: husband's ten day leave from Iraq. He is now
: Home. (THANK GOD) And we are planning a
: wedding reception/home coming party for
: them. I am doing every thing my self, It
: will be more like a large shower instead of
: a reception. They were married on the beach
: so it's going to be a beach theme. We are
: expecting 50-75 people.
: The menu is:
:
: Ham
: Turkey
: Meat Balls
: potatoe salad
: Deviled eggs
: pasta salad
: cheese balls/crackers
: cheese/pickles/olive tray
: Fruit Tray
: Vegetable Tray
: Rolls
:
: Wedding Cake
: Cheese cake (grooms Cake)
:
: Ice tea
: Lemon Aid
: Bottled Water
:
: We are Also Having a Candy Buffet. (Thats
: why I'm not having alot of sweets)
:
: This is my First solo event. I have a lot of
: Help
: from Family and friends. But would like to
: know if this menu sounds to plain. There
: will be a lot of older people and wanted to
: keep the food
: simple. Also my daughter has not had any
: showers so she will be getting all her gifts
: at the party. Should she open them there or
: later at home? Any Help or suggestions would
: be of a GREAT HELP.
:
: Thanks,
: Angie in GA
:
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