cocktail party-ish dinner reception

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I'm having about 90 guests. There will be plenty of tables and chairs for everybody but I like the idea of people being able to get up and mingle during dinner, more like a cocktail party, instead of the formal sitting for the whole thing.  I figure that would give more energy, party feel.  So, for the menu, this would mean nothing that has to be cut or that is messy to eat.  I was thinking mini/ slider size sandwiches (hot and cold),weiners in blankets,  caprese kabobs, fruit and veggies with dips, maybe mac 'n' cheese bites?  I want it to all go together and be filling.  It seems like just a mismash.  Help please.

vanityink

We recently did something like this for our holiday office party (I helped with all the menu planning) We did an assortment of kabobs (Beef, Chick, Salmon, Vegetable) and then many small hors d'oerves. that were bite sized/served on something edible (on bread, crust, something people could pick up) It was all tied together simply because it was all french food/french prepared (as was the restaurant). I think as long as you have a general type of food in mind, it will all go swimmingly.

Mayacj08

Hi! I'd like to have a similar vibe to my wedding. I'm just worried about how to differentiate the cocktail hour from the reception... or do you just forgo cocktail hour and start the party when people get there?

Not sure how this works.

Jager1219

Did you think of doing stationary items?  Think a pasta station with a variety of pastas and sauces to chose from.  Same thing can be done with quesadillas.  You may need a fork/knife for it, but it's still a cocktail type reception.

cristin517

We are doing a cocktail style reception.
 We are having 5 passed Horsd'oeuvers for cocktail hour. For the reception we are doing 2 stations. A Mashed Potato Bar, a salad type station with proteins and veggie toppings. We will also have small passed plates A Ravioli, Grilled Cheese and Tomato  Soup and a Pulled Pork over Sweet Potato Risotto served in a mini mason jar.
We are having around 75 people. I am figuring chairs for 50 around low tables and high top tables with out chairs so everyone will have a place to put down a plate and drink.