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#Post#: 23613--------------------------------------------------
Re: OK just to have snacks?
By: Hmmm Date: January 9, 2019, 9:58 am
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[quote author=Rose Red link=topic=926.msg23606#msg23606
date=1547039757]
[quote author=ctmichelle link=topic=926.msg23600#msg23600
date=1547013689]
Pasta with the meatballs would be nice, except who would be
cooking it? I have read a lot on this site about not having your
guests work at your event so I don't want someone to be busy
making multiple pots of pasta because how can it be made ahead
of time and kept hot.
[/quote]
I'm confused by this statement. How are you keeping the
meatballs and mac & cheese hot? I was imagining crock pots or
warming trays. Is this not the case?
Not that you should serve anything that you don't want to, but
it's easy to add another pot/pan of precooked plain pasta and
guests can spoon meatballs over it, so it's not much different
than assembling a deli sandwich. Unless warming trays are not
involved?
[/quote]
Plain boiled pasta in a crockpot is either going to need a ton
of oil to keep from clumping or will need some type of sauce
added to it. And since it would need to sit for at least a
couple of hours on warm, it is highly likely to get
overcooked.Also, having to take pots large enough to boil that
much pasta would be a pain.
OP, I'd stick with your original menu. If you do want to add a
sandwich option, put out french bread loves cut into 3 inch
sections and people can make mini meatball subs.
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Re: OK just to have snacks?
By: Rose Red Date: January 9, 2019, 10:02 am
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[quote author=Hmmm link=topic=926.msg23613#msg23613
date=1547049485]
[quote author=Rose Red link=topic=926.msg23606#msg23606
date=1547039757]
[quote author=ctmichelle link=topic=926.msg23600#msg23600
date=1547013689]
Pasta with the meatballs would be nice, except who would be
cooking it? I have read a lot on this site about not having your
guests work at your event so I don't want someone to be busy
making multiple pots of pasta because how can it be made ahead
of time and kept hot.
[/quote]
I'm confused by this statement. How are you keeping the
meatballs and mac & cheese hot? I was imagining crock pots or
warming trays. Is this not the case?
Not that you should serve anything that you don't want to, but
it's easy to add another pot/pan of precooked plain pasta and
guests can spoon meatballs over it, so it's not much different
than assembling a deli sandwich. Unless warming trays are not
involved?
[/quote]
Plain boiled pasta in a crockpot is either going to need a ton
of oil to keep from clumping or will need some type of sauce
added to it. And since it would need to sit for at least a
couple of hours on warm, it is highly likely to get
overcooked.Also, having to take pots large enough to boil that
much pasta would be a pain.
[/quote]
Ah. I see.
#Post#: 23621--------------------------------------------------
Re: OK just to have snacks?
By: Hanna Date: January 9, 2019, 12:12 pm
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[quote author=Rose Red link=topic=926.msg23614#msg23614
date=1547049721]
[quote author=Hmmm link=topic=926.msg23613#msg23613
date=1547049485]
[quote author=Rose Red link=topic=926.msg23606#msg23606
date=1547039757]
[quote author=ctmichelle link=topic=926.msg23600#msg23600
date=1547013689]
Pasta with the meatballs would be nice, except who would be
cooking it? I have read a lot on this site about not having your
guests work at your event so I don't want someone to be busy
making multiple pots of pasta because how can it be made ahead
of time and kept hot.
[/quote]
I'm confused by this statement. How are you keeping the
meatballs and mac & cheese hot? I was imagining crock pots or
warming trays. Is this not the case?
Not that you should serve anything that you don't want to, but
it's easy to add another pot/pan of precooked plain pasta and
guests can spoon meatballs over it, so it's not much different
than assembling a deli sandwich. Unless warming trays are not
involved?
[/quote]
Plain boiled pasta in a crockpot is either going to need a ton
of oil to keep from clumping or will need some type of sauce
added to it. And since it would need to sit for at least a
couple of hours on warm, it is highly likely to get
overcooked.Also, having to take pots large enough to boil that
much pasta would be a pain.
[/quote]
Ah. I see.
[/quote]
I had a huge vat of pasta with a little olive oil mixed in at
the 50th birthday party I hosted recently. I made it right
before the party and then put it in a chafing dish. It was
practically untouched and super stressful to be cooking it at
the last minute so it would be edible. I made 4 boxes of
rigatoni and 50 guests at ate less than a box. (I'm pretty sure
this was due to the amazing macaroni option.) I think you could
toss the pasta in sauce and it would be ok in a crock pot on low
for a few hours like that, but I wouldn't bother.
People hardly touched the bread, either. This was the case at a
recent work event, too. I would just have some rolls which
people can eat or use to make small meatball sandwiches would
work. But I wouldn't go overboard with the quantity.
#Post#: 23628--------------------------------------------------
Re: OK just to have snacks?
By: Lilac Date: January 9, 2019, 2:24 pm
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If you already are serving macaroni & cheese, I wouldn't add a
pasta option.
"Cocktail reception following ceremony" should clue people in
that a sit-down meal won't be served. I don't like the term
"heavy appetizers" -- I think it's catering terminology but not
something I'd put on an invitation.
Is there any way of adding hardboiled eggs? And relish trays
that include olives -- another healthy fat that will help people
feel full.
Though I don't think variety is as important has having plenty
of whatever you do serve.
#Post#: 23639--------------------------------------------------
Re: OK just to have snacks?
By: Hanna Date: January 9, 2019, 3:58 pm
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[quote author=Lilac link=topic=926.msg23628#msg23628
date=1547065469]
If you already are serving macaroni & cheese, I wouldn't add a
pasta option.
"Cocktail reception following ceremony" should clue people in
that a sit-down meal won't be served. I don't like the term
"heavy appetizers" -- I think it's catering terminology but not
something I'd put on an invitation.
Is there any way of adding hardboiled eggs? And relish trays
that include olives -- another healthy fat that will help people
feel full.
Though I don't think variety is as important has having plenty
of whatever you do serve.
[/quote]
I agree with not putting “heavy” on the invitation, rather than
suggesting wording we were point out that the menu OP listed is
beyond “snacks”
I would write that as "cocktails and light fare" or "cocktails
and hors d'oeuvres. Except that what's being provided isn't
really so light.
I just found this article and was surprised to see that the
description of "luncheon" fare is similar to what the OP is
providing, in terms of amount of food.
HTML https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/carolina-bride/article9026531.html
#Post#: 23642--------------------------------------------------
Re: OK just to have snacks?
By: jpcher Date: January 9, 2019, 4:23 pm
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Hanna -- your link isn't working (I think you're linking back to
this thread).
I'm curious to see the article! ;)
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Re: OK just to have snacks?
By: Hanna Date: January 9, 2019, 11:09 pm
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[quote author=jpcher link=topic=926.msg23642#msg23642
date=1547072580]
Hanna -- your link isn't working (I think you're linking back to
this thread).
I'm curious to see the article! ;)
[/quote]
Should be fixed now and here’s the link.
HTML https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/carolina-bride/article9026531.html
#Post#: 23685--------------------------------------------------
Re: OK just to have snacks?
By: gramma dishes Date: January 10, 2019, 10:03 am
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[quote author=Hanna link=topic=926.msg23664#msg23664
date=1547096974]
[quote author=jpcher link=topic=926.msg23642#msg23642
date=1547072580]
Hanna -- your link isn't working (I think you're linking back to
this thread).
I'm curious to see the article! ;)
[/quote]
Should be fixed now and here’s the link.
HTML https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/carolina-bride/article9026531.html
[/quote]
I absolutely LOVE the building shown in that article! Sort of
barn-converted-to-church with banquet hall thing going on there!
I really love places like this. They're beautiful, sacred, fun
and exciting all rolled into one.
#Post#: 24978--------------------------------------------------
Re: OK just to have snacks?
By: jazzgirl205 Date: January 30, 2019, 11:47 am
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Where I grew up and spent most of my life, weddings did not have
sit down dinners. There was an embarrassingly large amount of
food and drink, chairs scattered everywhere, dancing, and lots
of mingling. I had a formal cathedral wedding at 7 pm and a
reception at around 9. It was like a huge cocktail party. People
mingled and there was more food available to the guests than
would've been plated at a dinner: meatballs, seafood, fresh
fruit and vegetables, dip, crackers, cheese, and God knows what
else. Your wedding plan sounds great. Just make sure there is a
generous amount of food so the guests won't miss having a meal.
Frankly, I think the sit down dinners always taste kind of
institutional. I prefer what you are doing.
#Post#: 25373--------------------------------------------------
Re: OK just to have snacks?
By: LadyRexall Date: February 6, 2019, 10:06 am
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I think it’s ok, as long as people know to expect only snack
food. It also depends on your audience. Maybe this is typical in
your area or your family. If I were to be invited, I would
expect what I’m used to (afternoon wedding with snack and juice)
break for photos, followed by a sit down reception with a full
meal.) so if everyone around you kinda does it the way you’re
doing it, no need to worry because that’s probably their
expectation. If people are used to an evening reception with sit
down meal, it’s a kindness to let them know not to expect it.
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