(Closed) Is this a good amount of food for a small BBQ reception?

posted 5 years ago in Food
Post # 1
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Helper bee
  • Wedding: August 2013

We’re going to have a small BBQ-type reception in the afternoon, prepared by family. There’s going to be about 30 people in attendence, and it’s going to be held at our home which has a big, beautiful yard.

I had a bunch of different things, but was advised by a couple family members to narrow it down a little. It was also suggested to me that I keep things cool, since it’s going to be during the summer. So I’ve nixed a few things, and this is what I’ve come up with:

Main meats: hamburger bar (sliders with various topping choices, from standard to a little bit exotic– this is the main focus), hotdogs, meatballs (I know it’s not your standard BBQ food but they’re always popular at the gatherings).

Sides: potato salad, macaroni salad, corn on the cob, hawaiian sweet rolls.

Beverages: sangria, beer, champagne (for the toast), iced tea, soda, water. (We’ll have some non-drinkers and underaged folks, so I wanted them to have options too.)

Snacks (while the main meals are being prepared/set out): chips & dip, fruits (slices & berries), cheeses and salami wedges (a hit during the holidays).

Deserts: wedding cake (obviously), ice cream, and cookies.

Is that a good variety, you think? Less/more?

Post # 3
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Bee Keeper
  • Wedding: October 2010

Sounds perfect! Dont for get the condiments 🙂

Post # 4
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Bumble bee
  • Wedding: November 2011

Sounds yummy!  The only change I would suggest is to cut the corn on the cob – too messy in dress clothes, and replace with a green salad.

Post # 6
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Bumble bee
  • Wedding: November 2011

@ThreeMeers:  Corn salad would be great.  My mom makes one for every single BBQ that she goes to every summer, and its normally gone.  It’s corn, green pepper, tomato, red onion, and a vinegar, garlic, oil and spices dressing.  I pep it up with black beans and cilantro.

Post # 8
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Helper bee
  • Wedding: August 2013

Wow, I never thought about doing a corn salad. That looks delicious! It also looks easier to prepare, and maybe a little bit classier than straight corn on the cob. Thanks for the input, I’m adding it to my reception meal list. 🙂

Post # 9
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Worker bee
  • Wedding: September 2013

everything sounds great. the only thing I would ask is if there are any people attending who don’t eat meat, as you have no vegetarian “main”

Post # 10
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Buzzing bee
  • Wedding: January 2013

@firefliesinthesky

Love the corn salad idea over the corn on the cob, only because its less messy!

Post # 11
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Buzzing bee
  • Wedding: January 2013

@firefliesinthesky:  

Love the corn salad idea over the corn on the cob, only because its less messy!

One suggestion on your hambuger slider bar; why not offer beef and turkey burgers? Just to add a little spin to it? I love both type of burgers, and maybe throw in some different types of cheese options instead of just american?

What about adding mini cornbread muffins? Easy to make in mini muffin pans, self served, and people love them, goes good with BBQ food.

Just a suggestion. Your menu is perfect. 🙂

Post # 12
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Busy bee
  • Wedding: August 2014

Sounds great ! Can I  come 🙂 … add a signature drink in there just b/c its your wedding maybe color the drink to match your theme color if you have one …if you’re into that sort of stuff 

Post # 13
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Helper bee
  • Wedding: August 2013

@mishagirls79:  I’m planning on it. 🙂 Along with various toppings, there’s going to be a couple different options for cheese, and then several options for dressing. Hopefully that’s where the slider idea will excel over a normal burger, since people will be able to try different styles. Definitely looking forward to a blue cheese bacon burger myself.

@babe_bamboo:  Always a good question. Looking over my list, they’re all people I’ve been at BBQs or parties with at some point or another (all close family with a couple friends invited), so I think everyone will be able to enjoy the menu.

Post # 14
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Honey bee
  • Wedding: September 2018

Yummy!

Post # 15
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Helper bee
  • Wedding: July 2013

Veggie or black bean burgers would be a good addition 🙂

Post # 16
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Helper bee
  • Wedding: April 2013

We’re doing the same thing and I swear it’s like we’re feeding a small army (or Navy to be more correct with the crowd). But then again, we will be having over 200 guests

 

We’re doing:

Smoked Ribs (Two different spice rubs)

Smoked Pulled Pork (with a variety of rolls for sandwiches

4 different types of BBW sauce

Meatballs

Bacon Wrapped Dates

 

Potato Salad

Caesar Salad

Fruit Salad

Olive Platter (my whole side of the family is nuts about olives)

Veggie Platter

Fruit Platter

 

Lemon Flavored Water

Aqua Blue Lemonade (one of my wedding colors)

Coffee

Iced Tea

 

Assortment of Polish Chocolates

Cupcake Tower

 

I think there is more but I can’t even keep track and I’m trying not to lol. We’re making all over our food, and hiring help to serve the food only. My aunt loves doing this stuff, so she and my cousin are going to hand all the stuff besides the meat. That will be my dad’s department

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