Menu ideas?

Kbastis

We are planning a dinner buffet in July 2014. It will be warm if not downright sultry. So cool crisp tasty but filling is the idea. I have seen a million place settings but not one real menu! Please help. And of course we have a budget so cute mini things, like cold soup shooters are out, too much labor.

allispain

I have a friend who's also having her wedding in July (this year though) - outdoor tented reception, so the heat was definitely a concern. She's doing "upscale picnic" food - cold potato salad with a tasty vinaigrette, chicken salad w/ fancy touches (cranberries and walnuts, I think, though I'm not positive), etc. You can make it in large batches yourself or, like she is, have a caterer do it. Either way, it's filling food, shouldn't break the bank, and it's all chilled to counteract the heat.

alithebride

why not have bowls of the cold soups available? like gaspacho and cold cucumber? you dont have to do the shooters (which would be a pita iwth a buffet anyway-who wants to carry a few of those around?)  you can serve fritatas, ceviche, quiche, tons of different salads-pasta salads etc...

what has your caterer suggested you do?