Buffet dinner service is a quicker style of service that allows your guests control over when they
eat. They're able to move more freely and flexibly around the room before, during, and after dinner.
This set-up is great for groups who prefer to mingle, and chat, and don't want to be on a strict
timeline. It has also worked for groups who prefer not to have everyone seated at once. With this
set-up you have the option of flexible/communal seating OR having a dedicated place setting for
each guest. Buffet style of service does require more tables and seating which, depending on the
size of your group, can decrease the amount of space for mingling, activities, etc.
Family style service is slightly more formal and is a multi-step process which does take more
time from start to finish. If you plan to have games and activities for your group, this style of
service does limit the amount of time you will have for those activities/ games. With this set-up,
each guest has a dedicated seat/place setting. PLEASE NOTE: with family style service, there is
no room on the dining tables for decor, because this space is utilized only for serving platters.
With family style service, we do recommend serving dessert buffet style so that guests have a chance
to get up and move about the room, mingle, and enjoy dessert at their preferred time. It is important
to note that with family style service, there is VERY limited space on the tables for decor.
Heavy hors d'oeuvres are a great option for events that are looking to maximize guest interaction
and visiting. It's also the only option we offer for groups over 70 people. With this set-up, mingling
space is maximized and there are seats available for guests, but not each guest has a dedicated
seat/place setting.