Party Food

An office party is a great way to celebrate Christmas at your workplace book yours with Sydney’s Leading Caterers. Here are some do’s and dont’s to ensure a great party.

Theme: An office party can be fun.

Food: A formal office party, traditional foods can be avoided. Remember the main course doesn’t have to be strictly traditional with Christmas but should stay inline with a dinner with a choice of meats, vegetables and desserts. Try My Caterer for ideas for your food and drink.

If the party isn’t that formal then attendees can bring a dish, often referred to as pot luck.

Decor: The average office party has no theme so therefore items usually filled with a table setting with plates and a centerpiece of rich coloured candles coupled with mistletoe for the formal event however, the informal party may consist of holiday paper plates and table cloths that match decorations.

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In a lot of cases catering is the biggest expense of a wedding since the cost of your wedding reception includes the food, kitchen, staff, waiters, rentals, decorations, beverages and the cost of the venue.

How about trying www.fingerfoods.com.au for a finger food buffet.

Remember that your reception doesn’t always have to be held at dinner time. Choosing a different time of day for your reception in some cases will result in a significant saving. Here are some suggestions and ideas for alternative receptions.

• Tea receptions are normally held between 2-4 pm. You can serve canapes, tea, scones, finger sandwiches, pastries and a variety of cheeses. For ideas try mycaterer.com.au
• A hors d’oeuvres reception takes place between 11am-5pm or after an evening wedding. As the name suggests light finger food are served such as chips and dips, fruit and vegetable platters, cheeses, and crackers. Meat, cheese trays, shrimp cocktails, oysters, egg rolls, sausages, chicken wings, and tea sandwiches can be included too. See mycaterer.com.au for inexpensive options.
• In a cocktail reception passed trays of food as well as small stations with finger food will be offered. Outline in your invitation that the reception will include cocktails and hors d’oeuvres only. The reception’s finale will be the cake-cutting ceremony and coffee service, which can be supplemented by after-dinner drinks and petits fours.
• Decadent Dessert Receptions are held between 1-4pm or after an evening wedding. How about serving an extensive assortment of rich desserts such as cheese cakes, tarts, tortes, cookies, pies, cakes, pastries, cobblers,ice cream, biscotti, sundaes, and candies.
• A Simple Cake and Punch Reception is perfect if your reception is mid morning or mid afternoon. Include “Cake and Punch Reception Following Ceremony” on your invitations and this inform guests ahead of time not to expect a full meal.
• One way of cutting costs is by using paper and plastic goods instead of glassware, china plates, cloth napkins, and silverware.