Hors D’oeuvres for 150

Yes, I am in the middle of making hors d’oeuvres for 150 people. I volunteered for this. What was I thinking? We are trying to do it inexpensively about $500 for everything including punch, sparkling juice, napkins, cups and trays. The venue is providing plates, tables, and flat ware.  This means we are doing quite a bit of the work ourselves rather than getting everything pre-cut or expensive ingredients.

I plan on taking lots of pictures tonight and let you know how this all turned out. We are serving vegetable trays with dip, fruit platters, hummus with pretzel crisps, antipasti skewers with balsamic reduction, crackers, mixed nuts, cream puffs, eclairs, and sponsors are providing pizzas, cupcakes, and chips and salsa.

Wish me well. I am nervous!

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  1. renxkyoko's avatar renxkyoko says:

    Whoa ! ! Good luck ! !

    My mom was. a caterer in the Philipines, and I witnessed how busy it was at home, with 4 other helpers running around the house. ( My mom cooks and prepares everything at home ) I remember how chaotic it was when she catered for 300 people, brunch, lunch , and dinner. It was a conference of one political party for 3 days.

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    1. koolaidmoms's avatar koolaidmoms says:

      Wow! I am just a home cook. This is insane. She sounds amazing!

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      1. renxkyoko's avatar renxkyoko says:

        It was a home-based catering business and it started small. ( like for 50 people ) My mother’s tip: make sure you have exact measurements written down . It’s for consistency in taste.

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        1. koolaidmoms's avatar koolaidmoms says:

          Great idea! I am praying right now.

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  2. Wow what an undertaking!! Fingers crossed for your success!

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    1. koolaidmoms's avatar koolaidmoms says:

      Thank you!

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    2. koolaidmoms's avatar koolaidmoms says:

      Thanks!

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  3. mistimaan's avatar mistimaan says:

    Wish you all the best 🙂

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    1. koolaidmoms's avatar koolaidmoms says:

      Thank you!

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  4. suesuzzz's avatar suesuzzz says:

    Yuppers you are crazy lolol…just playin gurl!!!…
    Wish u luck and look forward to the pictures too…
    Hugggs
    Suzette

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    1. koolaidmoms's avatar koolaidmoms says:

      Thank you! Hoping this works!

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      1. suesuzzz's avatar suesuzzz says:

        You got this gurl!!!… I have faith in you!!!…

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        1. koolaidmoms's avatar koolaidmoms says:

          Thanks!

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  5. mfnaughton's avatar mfnaughton says:

    You’ll do great !!!

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  6. Erika's avatar Erika Kind says:

    Wow, that’s a task! I admire you for taking the challenge! But have a lot of fun!!

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    1. koolaidmoms's avatar koolaidmoms says:

      Thank you! I will!!

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  7. syl65's avatar syl65 says:

    All will go well, Marci! Blessings to all!

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  8. You’re making me hungry, so I think you’ve got this! Good times!

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    1. koolaidmoms's avatar koolaidmoms says:

      Thank you!

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  9. Good luck with your 150 hors d’oeuvres

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    1. koolaidmoms's avatar koolaidmoms says:

      Thanks!

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  10. 150 people – wow. Good luck and all the best!

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    1. koolaidmoms's avatar koolaidmoms says:

      Thank you!

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  11. trkingmomoe's avatar trkingmomoe says:

    Enjoy yourself as well as good luck. Looking forward to the pictures.

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    1. koolaidmoms's avatar koolaidmoms says:

      Thank you!

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  12. blyssyourheart's avatar blyssyourheart says:

    Wow, I couldn’t imagine sometimes it is all I have just to get dinner done! Awesome Job! I will look forward to the pictures too! Wishing you much success!

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    1. koolaidmoms's avatar koolaidmoms says:

      Thank you!

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