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The thought of catering your own event might be scary, but innovative notions for supplying food are in abundance.   Think of your guest list and let yourself be inventive.  All it takes to serve great food on a tight budget is a little bit of creativity.  Here are some catering tips that might help.

Don’t forget to order enough food to feed all the guest.  Thorough planning in this area can help you get a good deal.  The number of guests that are attending is the main link to catering ideas for portions.    When estimating the amount of food to buy and prepare, break down the type of guest who will be attending (men, women, children, teens, etc).   Having plenty of excess food can ensure that you won’t run short; however, it can be wasteful and costly.   So, when you have a final head count of your guests and know what type of guests you will be serving, you can better estimate your final cost.

Appetizers can be quite simple.  Make them look pretty and taste even better.  Appetizers that can not be eaten with one hand should not be considered.  This lets them be easily carried and … well … appetizing.  If you need to use sharp utensils, then it’s a side dish and not an appetizer.

The complexity of deserts can vary widely based on your personal style.   At an event, cobblers are acceptable if you are at a loss for a dessert catering idea.   Cheesecake goes nicely with fresh fruit.  A variety of pies or mousses could also serve as a motif.  With the desserts, it’s really up to you and your tastes.