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Candy buffet - does each type of candy/jar need its own scoop?

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    SanDiegoAli    September 18, 2010   San Diego

    Or can I get away with having one scoop for two jars?

     
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    awakemysoul       Toronto

    If there aren't any common allergens. I would have anything with nuts (and maybe milk) with their own scoop and off to one end. Nut allergies are not fun and hopefully people will be mindful of that and not cross contiminate by sharing scoops with nut products.

     
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    More scoops will also speed up the line. Definitely have tongs if you have anything gooey or sticky.

     
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    Zinzerena    April 14, 2012   Virginia

    I'd also go with one per container due to allergies and to not slow the line down.  and have a few extras on hand in case one is dropped on the floor accidentally. 

     

     
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    stephinPA    October 29, 2010   Reading, PA

    I agree with that...and not to mention you really don't want your guests sticking their hands in the containers.  Germs, etc. 

     
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    Rgeddy    June 13, 2010   Raleigh, NC

    It depends on size, location, type of candy etc.  We didn't have 1 scoop/jar.  Our's weren't exactly set next to each other on the same table and people got candy through out the night I don't think it was a big deal.  I saw plenty of people using their fingers until it got to the bottom!

     
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    Jac    September 17, 2011  

    Unless your candy is in individual wrappers, I would definitely have one scoop/jar.  I think it's really gross not to have a scooper if your candy is not in wrappers.  It would be really cute to put a little colored ribbon around your scooper that matches your wedding color theme!

     
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    Zinzerena    April 14, 2012   Virginia

    If you don't want to use pricey scoopers, go with ice cream scoops, spoons, ladels, etc.  You can usually get these from the Dollar Tree and you'll be able to reuse them later in your home!!!  Also, it'll add a little bit more variety to the dull same-old-same-old scoopers. 

    Just a thought!!!

     
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    bryanneb61    May 5, 2012   Columbus, Ohio

    I'd say it's probaby safest to go for a scoop for each if things aren't individually wrapped.  I hadn't thought about it as far as the speed issue, but I think that would help too.

     

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