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Banquet Coffee Break and Buffet Design
GOOD, BAD AND UGLY
Coffee Break and Buffet Elements
TEXTUREHEIGHTSIMPLEFLOW
TEXTUREDisplay items should complement each other and work well together such as:
Wood and wrought ironGlass with Glass
Do not useLinen “clouding”Uncomplimentary display items
HEIGHTCan be created by good use of risers and standsMust be natural in appearanceDo Not Use
Milk Crates and Glass Racks covered with linenPlate coversOther items that do not give a natural appearance
SIMPLEThe food should be the starUnderstated decorations that enhanceDecorations should compliment the room, buffet and the food
FLOWShould be designed with the guest in mindDouble sided for large groupsEasy access to food and beverages
BADNo flow
Cold Beverages positioned poorly
Coffee area crowded
GOOD
Market PresentationNot over decorated. Simple, yet fitting display in center is all
GOOD
Food easy and convenient for guest accessGood use of natural height
BAD
Inconvenient for guest
Bad use of elevation
Lacks creativity
UGLY
Table over decorated
Food buried within the decorations
GOOD
Market Style
Simple
Uses height
BAD
Cluttered
Inconvenient for guest
GOOD
CleanSimpleMarket style presentationEasy for Guest to use
UGLY
Straight line
Poor use of risers
Poor labeling
GOOD
Uniform Platters
Simple
Market Presentation
BAD
GOODGood use of elevation
Risers match; enhance platters
Market Style
BAD
Poor food display
Straight line buffet, one sided
Poor use of elevation
BAD
Poor use of elevation
Inconvenient for guest
UGLY
Linen wrapped tubs
No Merchandising
No eye appeal
GOOD
Unique
Not overstated
Easy access to products
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD UNIQUE
GOOD
GOOD
BAD UNIQUE
Good, Unique
DOMake sure linens compliment each otherUse signageUse Market Style displayUse the right riser for the right platter or bowl. Square with square, round with roundTake advantage of lightingUse unique presentations that merchandise the foodMake sure the decorations make sense Be aware of theme (if any) and meal, make sure décor matches bothOnly use theme props on a themed function, and don’t overdo it.Let the Food be the Star
DON’TUse linen clouding on tablesUse excess napkins on top of clothed tables or on chafer handlesUse linen for a purpose it was not meant to be used forOverstock your buffet or break. Elevate chafing dishesMix different foods on one platterUse milk crates, glass racks, plate covers as risersGarnish food unnecessarily or inappropriatelyUse plastic/fake plants
EQUIPMENT STANDARDS
TABLESDISPLAY WARE
LINEN AND SKIRTING
TABLES
RESIDENTIALMATCH THE DÉCOR
FUNCTIONALCOUNTER HEIGHT (36 INCHES)
Residential Look. Made by Whittier Wood, Cost is around $300. Easy to assemble, must be handled with care
Call Whittier Wood 541-687-0213 for a retailer in your area
Brushed Stainless and Anodized Aluminum table tops fit on standard 6 and 8 foot tables. Prices range $400 and up.
Look at www.metallicdesignstudio.comWasserstrom now carries the brushed aluminum top
Similar to the Whittier Wood product. This was sourced at a local furniture store for under $400
DISPLAY WARE
Platters and BowlsChafing Dishes
SignsUtensils
Buffet-Euro Products available
through Wasserstrom with Special Davidson
Pricing
More Buffet-Euro
Euro-Buffet
Euro-Buffet
Signs and UtensilsSigns
Hubert Items # 90652, 30657, 43828
• Signs need to enhance the buffet presentation, not dominate it. The sample here is perfect and is available in 3 sizes. Hubert also has other similar options
• Utensils cannot be plastic. Need to be designed for buffet use. Oneida has several excellent options
CHAFERS AND HOT FOOD DISPLAY
Chafers from Oneida or D.W. HaberRoll TopRound and RectangularCreative Options to replace Chafers
GriddlesLa Creuset (or similar) Crocks
SKIRTING AND LINEN
Table Linen needs to be purchased through Artex, our Avendra Table Linen vendor
DO NOT BUY VISA or similarA 50/50 momie weave or Artex Concord (spun polyester) are preferred
SkirtingPurchase through ArtexNeeds to complement the table linen and roomBox and Accordion pleats recommendedDo not use wrinkled skirtsSteaming helps remove wrinkles
Other OptionsTexstylesSculptware
Spandex Table Covers
SculptwareLook at their web site: www.sculptwareonline.com
TexStyles
Special Pricing for DHCProduct being used for this conferenceCan do custom work
CHANGE HABITSSTART PURCHASING THE NEW
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