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Guests are served their pre-selected entree and sides.  Our plated service requires the most staff to ensure your guests are served efficiently. We will also need a staging area and workspace to accommodate.

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Things to consider:

• Plated service requires a bit of administration on your part to request and deliver your guests’ menu selections.
• You’ll  work with your planner and Spoonfed to create place cards (or some such) to communicate your guest’s choices. We’ll take care of the rest!
• Although you’ll need additional servers to execute, there is minimal food waste and often lower food costs.

Invites seated guests to share and pass garnished platters of food around the table. Your guests are still able to select exactly what they want from the comfort of their seat!  Family style fosters camaraderie among your people as they help to serve those around them. This style of service requires less staff than plated service, yet is refined in its efficiency. Our staff serves each table all courses at once so there is no delay with any of the menu. 

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Things to consider:

• You will need extra room on the table to accommodate platters and bowls. Keep this in mind when planning floral arrangements and decor. There are great wide farm tables available to rent that are perfect for family style!
• We often serve hot sides (individual potato gratins, mac + cheese or etc.) butler style to eliminate the need for guests to serve or pass hot dishes. You will need to rent individual ramekins.

Similar to Buffets in that your guests will be wowed by the presentation. Different in that Stations are a bit more playful….leaning into a Cocktail Party vibe. Whether you choose from our Classic stations or have a bit more fun with Tacos, Pokes and Pasta, stations really bring the party!

Things to consider:

• We recommend 2-3 stations. More stations would require more food. We have to make sure there is enough of each menu item for all guests- we don’t like wasting food! You can consider Two stations and maybe a couple of passed heartier dishes? Think passed Chicken Lo Mein, Mac + Cheese or our signature Shrimp and Grits.
• You will need to provide enough plates, flatware and napkins for each station. Clean plates for everyone! (At least one 8" plate per person, plan accordingly)
• Each Station will need to include at least one staff member for buffet maintenance, service and guest assistance.

Spoonfed Kitchen Buffets are beautifully presented on our unique serving pieces with our signature flowering kale, seasonal flowers and greenery…. A feast for the eyes!  A buffet invites guests to choose from an abundance of seasonal entrees, salads and sides- the whole menu is in front of them!

With the help of our staff, everyone leaves a buffet with just what they want! 

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Things to consider: 

• More than 150 guests? You may want to add an additional identical buffet.
• A buffet is the most economical way of entertaining a group.