plan my menu

[lk_nyc]

having aprox 50 people for a birthday open house....called for 8:30pm....what to serve? trying to stay away from food that i need to keep hot.....

[juliewong]

We have a pot luck dock party every summer and I always bring a large ham. I heat it up prior and then set it out with fancy mustard and pickles.

[Janet]

Cheese tray
Marinated veggies
Thinly sliced beef tenderloin with horseradish sauce or Henry Bain sauce, buns
pate
birthday cake

[bermudagourmetgoddess]

Crockpot (s) of some soup, Chili or stew...nice crusty bread

A large Cheese / Veggie and Pate tray

The large ham with rolls and condiments is a winner also

if you are in a seafood friendly area and the price is right, stone crabs or shrimp cocktail ~ I do a nice cocktail that is wrapped in prosciutto, seared and served with a drizzle balsamic glaze (served room temp)

Chocolate Fondue with assortment of fruit and cake for dipping

And keep small bowls of munchies out, nuts, chex mix or something like that , mixed olives, chips...etc...

And Birthday Cake of course ...Happy Birthday...remember, cake without guilt!! I just celebrated my 40th and will throw a big party in 2 weeks for it so I understand keeping it some what easy, but yet still nice for your guests>