When appetizers are the entire meal, offering some protein entree type servings is a must. If you are serving “just appetizers”, allow 3 times as much per person if it is NOT at a meal time, and allow 6 times as much if it is at mealtime or right after work, or an all day Superbowl party! These amounts are for just a small serving of appetizers before a full meal. Caterers often plan a minimum of 4 different choices for groups of 25-100 or more, adding an additional choice for each 25 people. You do not have to server a big variety or large amounts 6-8 'bites' or taste portions per person per hour is a ball park figure. Choose items you can prepare ahead and serve easily. If you do choose to serve an appetizer, consider the meal following immediately, and try to select complementary foods. They DO reduce the intake of dinner food, but only about 10%. They just fill-in, helping the really hungry and the drinker.
Looking for ideas? Here are some recipes for Large scale Appetizers.ĮLLEN'S KITCHEN APPETIZER PLANNER 100 ServingsĪppetizers served before a buffet or full dinner are OPTIONAL.
