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Buffet number - help!

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  • 74jax
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    We marry at 4 with 30 guests and eat at 8 with around 80 guests. I think we'll cater for about 60.
    Forty and fabulous, well that's what my cards say....
  • We are having an informal buffet at our wedding reception and have 44 adults to cater for.
    The menu selections are based on 'Price per guest' - how many guests would you tell them to make the buffet for? Sorry for the silly question but I am sure the venue co-ordinator said you dont necessarily say 44 guests to the caterers as they always make more than we need?! xx

    How is your party made up? Many children or silver-surfers(elderly)?

    They tend to eat less than the average adult so if your group is a mixture of all ages then catering for the 44 would be fine.

    Younger adults eat very well as do most Dads ;) in my experience so if you have big eaters, cater for an extra 10-15!

    Remember to think about any religious dietary requirements too - best (&cheapest) option for them is the veggie option (and for vegetarians obviously lol!)
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