I'm looking for thoughts...
One venue I'm looking into for my brunch reception offers a buffet option, and also a plated meal option. Part of the fun in brunch is being able to load up your plate with different things, I know. However, the plated meal is somewhat tempting to me. It seems more intimate and personal. The cost is not significantly different.
If I do the buffet, I can "upgrade" the basic buffet with a few extras like french toast, fritatta, etc. but it gets super pricy the more stuff I "add on" to the basic buffet. I will probably only be able to afford 1-2 "extras" on top of the basic buffet stuff (eggs, bacon, breads, juices, coffee, tea, fruit)
If I do the plated meal, guests will get exactly what they want and will have a bunch of different options.
If it makes a difference, either way, there will be waiters coming around with mimosas and bloody marys.
Any thoughts here?