Catering for a large group - help!

cutestkids

I would include more fruit, grapes, strawberries perhaps apricots some cucumber and even peppers sliced up, cherry tomatoes as others have said it is very carb heavy and i know that I would be craving fruit for afters.
I also think that two bread rolls is too much I would perhaps do 80 that way you will account for those who do want 2 or even 3 but at the same time most people would have one or with the other things on offer may not go for any bread.

neverdespairgirl

If there are pre-teen / teenage boys in the group, they'll probably hoover up anything left over

Savvy_Sue

If the rolls are pre-filled, then people (well, my family!) would want to take one of each. If they're plain, that's less of an issue.

msb's point about deciding what kind of food is vital: if it is finger food, then there's a few things which need to go ...

ifonlyitwaseasier

don't get pringles, get the multi pack of 24 bags from lidl, can get 2 packs for £4, also their own cola and lemonade is perfectly fine, my OH didn't notice til i forgot to hide the bottle

flutterby_lil

Why watermelon and no other fruit? Very messy. How about grapes and bananas or apples?

sooty&sweep

Hi

Nice bread or rolls + ham etc let people make their own sandwiches.
Bowls of salad and other picky things.
Jen

jenhug

hummus and celery etc for dipping?

thunderbird

More great ideas -thanks!

We chose watermelon purely because we saw some and thought -ooh, waterlemon yum! and also that it is a fruit that isn't going to get squashed or bruised in transit!

I think more fruit sounds like a good idea - will add that to the list and also chicken pieces. Then knock off some of the carby stuff.

onlyroz

If you're feeling lazy I think that places like M&S will make up sandwich platters to order - that way you'd get a nice variety without having to do all the work.