Materials:
Various riser materials
6 yards toile or striped fabric
Solid tablecloth that matches color in your fabric
Two glass vase flower arrangements
Picture frame and iron work serving trays
Silverware holder
Assorted baskets
12 votive holders - Put the tablecloth on the table and then place a riser (we used wooden box) in the center of the buffet table (figure A) and then drape striped or toile fabric over the top of the table.
- Since it is hard for people to reach the food that is in the center of a circular buffet, place decorations in this area (figure B).
- Use other risers under the toile or striped fabric to place items on. Once you have all your risers in place, tuck the toile or striped fabric under so that the edges meet the edges of the tablecloth.
- Place the serving pieces for your main courses on the table first. After you place your serving trays, plates, etc. on the table, place votive candles all around (figure C).
Note: If you have hard edges, you can create a softer look by scrunching garbage bags and placing them close to the hard edges underneath the toile or striped fabric. Expert Tip: Krista Lawlor, Craft Expert, says that when measuring fabric, you need to take into account how much of a drop you want on either side of the table. Measure the table and than add about 1-1/2 times the amount of the table to give you enough fabric to play with on either side. Expert Tip: If you are going to have a buffet that is self-service, you would normally roll your silverware up in a napkin and put it in a basket or other fun container that looks good on the buffet. This way the guests can go through the buffet line, pick up their silverware and plate and go find their table from there. Expert Tip: Cheryl Evanoff, Vice President, Regent Rents, says that one of the great resources people have is rental companies. You can rent anything from tents to tables, chairs, china, silverware, glassware, and lighting. The sales people that come out from the rental companies are very knowledgeable and experienced and they can help you with anything you possibly need.
RESOURCES :
Hancock Fabrics Information
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Hancock Fabrics, Inc.
Tupelo, MS 38803
Phone: 601-842-2834
Fax: 601-842-2834
Email: consumerdiv@hancockfabrics.com
Website: www.hancockfabrics.com
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1557883459
Jeanne Benedict
(October, 2000)
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HP Books
Party Equipment (Rentals Rentals)
Rentals Rentals
Knoxville, TN 37917
Website: www.rentalsrentals.net
Tool, Equipment and Special Event Rental (HSS RentX)
HSS RentX
Denver, CO 80222
Website: www.hss.com/usa.shtml
Florist (Quality Wholesale Florist)
Quality Wholesale Florist
Knoxville, TN 97902
Entertaining
Model: 0864118066
Author: Donna Hay
(June, 1999)
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Whitecap Books
Oysters
Model: 0890878692
Author: John Demers
(January, 2000)
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Celestial Arts
Berkeley, CA 94707
Phone: 510-559-1600
Fax: 510-559-1629
Oysters: A Culinary Celebration
Model: 1558219447
Author: Joan Reardon
(April, 2000)
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The Lyons Press
New York, NY 10011
Phone: 212-620-9580
Fax: 212-929-1836
GUESTS :
Debbie Lee
Culinary Expert
Jeff Robinson
2700 E. Broadway
Maryville, TN 37804
Phone: 865-740-7791
Culinary Expert
Private Chefs, Inc.
Krista Lawlor
Craft Expert
Creative Ta Da
E-mail: creativetada@bellsouth.net
Website: www.creativetada.etsy.com
Judi Brockman
2120 Cumberland Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37917
Phone: 865-637-5683
Floral Expert
Crouch Florist
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