Lay Out Beautiful Buffet Tables and Flatware for an Outdoor Feast

Enjoy the beautiful weather by inviting your friends and family for an outdoor feast. You can have this party in your backyard, by the poolside or on a sunny deck. Hosting an outdoor party is fun and easy to set up; all you need are beautifully decorated buffet tables and a good selection of food.

It’s a good idea to set up three buffet tables: one for food and the other two for drinks and desserts. Consider labeling all the food¬—veggie and meat, for the convenience of your guests. You can also use place card holders to distinguish between various sauces and toppings. Opt for place card holders with fun, nature-inspired motifs such as dragonflies and flowers.

While setting the buffet tables, you will need to lay out plates and flatware sets at the start of the table. Decorate the food table with flatware sets complete with dinner forks, salad forks and spoons. Also place some linen napkins for all your guests.

Moving to the desserts table, lay out flatware sets with dessert spoons and forks along with small dessert plates. Accessorize the beverage table with a selection of stemware for various types of cocktails and mocktails. As you will be dining outdoors, you can use flatware sets with bright and fun designs. Flatware with colorful handles in various shades is perfect to add color to the table.

If you are planning to host a summer BBQ party, decorate the outdoor area with appropriately styled buffet tables. Cover the tables with simple, white tablecloths. If you want to give a plush look to the table, decorate it with a table skirt in summer hues like sunny yellow or minty green. You can also decorate the table with an elaborate floral centerpiece. If you want a simple arrangement, arrange a bunch of flowers like daffodils or sunflowers in ceramic pitchers.

Present the food in an organized manner with appetizers and hors d’oeuvres first, followed by the main course. For hors d’oeuvres, serve light food like shrimp cocktails and fruit and cheese skewers. Opt for grilled salmon or roasted chicken for the main course and finish the feast with delicious key lime pie.

Host a memorable outdoor party with friends and family with these ideas.