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Recent Buffet Catering tasks

Set up, two food attendants, and cleanup for buffet dinner party

$600

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA

Jul 31st 2024

We’re having a casual buffet dinner party in our backyard. There’s nothing in it yet but we’re having tables, chairs, plates, flatware, linens, glasses delivered. It will all be delivered. The food will be delivered from a catering company. We need everything done from getting food on nicer platters once delivered (not fine dining - it’s just buffet style), to cleanup and breakdown There will be 20 people max. Think it requires a 3 people to make it work. 1 server that can also put the catered food into/on the nicer platters we’ve rented. Don’t need to actually do anything other than that. It’s kind a serve yourself (buffet style). I guess just check if anyone needs more water while we’re eating. We can’t do it because we’ll be at the beach getting married : ) 1 dishwasher to clean as we go… and put the dishes and plates back into boxes when finished. 1 person to break down the tables and chairs, and take the linens up. So all the things from the party rental place are ready for pickup. $200 per each All 3 gigs come with full meals at the end of each task) : D Thanks!

Help set up, keep drinks buffet stocked, cleanup

$160

North Plains, OR 97133, USA

Jun 28th 2024

It is Sat the 20th but the form won't change the date. Coed wedding shower for 24. 2-8 or so. 25$ an hour

Helpers to help warm food and monitor the buffet

$200

Hillsboro, OR 97006, USA

May 30th 2024

Graduation party with self serve buffet for about 130 people

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Taskers who offer buffet catering services give your choices for the menu based on your preferences. Is the event going to be a wedding, afternoon tea, or corporate lunch? Your buffet menu can be a simple drop off or an elaborate event, with servers aiding guests at each station.

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Top Buffet Catering related questions

In buffet-style catering, a wide variety of dishes is laid out on tables for guests to serve themselves. The service may vary from self-service to having servers aid the guests in serving food. On the other hand, drop-off catering is when a caterer drops-off food in disposable containers. This is usually reserved for more casual events. 

No, you don’t. Caterers are usually equipped with all the things they need including plates, utensils, chafing dishes, food pan carriers, ice beverage bins, etc. They are also in charge of setting up and packing away their equipment before and after the event. 

This depends on the package you avail of from your Tasker. Some buffet caterers do simple drop-offs to set up the food for guests to serve themselves. Others may include chairs, tables, and linen in the package for other events. This is usually done for a full-service catering for significant events like weddings. 

Yes, you can! Buffet caterers provide different dishes including appetizers, main courses, desserts and beverages. Sometimes, caterers have prepared set menus for you to choose from. Here, the choices for appetizers, main courses, and dessert are grouped for you to pick from. 

You have many options when dealing with leftover food from your buffet. First, you can prepare disposable containers to pack what is left for your caterers. This allows you to take them home after. Second, you can donate the food to your nearest soup kitchen or homeless shelter. You can communicate with your Tasker before the event to plan what to do if you have leftovers. 

It can be as short as 15 to 30 minutes or about an hour. This depends on what your buffet caterer will be providing you. Caterers aim to have everything ready 30 minutes before you let guests arrive.

What do buffet catering services include?

Special occasions call for a unique menu not part of your regular cooking. That’s why some people choose to hire a buffet service to take care of the food for weddings, birthdays, or corporate functions. In a buffet-style catering, they set up a plethora of hot dishes on buffet tables. Some services include servers who assist guests in getting their food, while others offer to drop off packages. Here’s what you can expect when you book buffet catering near you: 

Corporate events

Having food delivered and served during a corporate event helps you focus on what matters - your business. Corporations hire buffet catering services for various occasions like working lunches, corporate retreats, conferences, and even recognition ceremonies. A buffet caterer may offer to drop off and set up the food for a self-service lunch with a set menu. This is best for smaller events like company picnics and working lunches. On the other hand, a buffet-style catering can be set up, complete with servers, rental tables, and decorations for bigger events like recognition programs and conferences. 

Weddings

Weddings are extraordinary occasions. When you hire a wedding caterer, they pay significant attention to the event’s details. This includes communicating with the bride, groom, the wedding party, and the event coordinator. Some may even offer full-service wedding catering. Here, they are responsible for the decor, table arrangements, and sometimes food presentation.

 

Moreover, the catering service also coordinates the rentals, linen, and glassware. Buffet-style catering is an option for your food presentation at weddings. A tasting may even be done for you to sample the food you picked out. You can also hire a chef to whip up meals for you before deciding on a final menu. However, a buffet caterer will always be ready with set menus for you to choose from. 

 

On the day of the event, your buffet catering service will set up the tables, chairs, linens, and dinnerware for you and your guests. Servers may be added to the package if you would want extra hands to go around to distribute beverages or add a dessert buffet to your package. 

Social events

Social events offer a more intimate setup than corporate events and weddings. These are events where you can get professional help, from planing and decorating to creating a program. When it comes the food, you can hire birthday, housewarming or afternoon tea buffet catering services. Buffet caterers may choose to differ menus in every event. They do this to consider the allergies and preferences of an intimate guest list. You can finalize a menu with your buffet caterer before the event. You also choose to have a self-service buffet or one with minimal servers. 

Recent Buffet Catering tasks

General tasks like setting buffet table

$100

Mentor, OH 44060, USA

May 8th 2024

Party dinner help setting up buffet table and general help in kitchen

Setting up, cleaning, monitoring buffet

$500

Detour, MD 21757, USA

Mar 14th 2024

Small wedding, 45 guests,4-8pm on 5/26/24. Need help with setting up, light cleaning, and monitoring buffet table. No more than 2 helpers. 6-8 hours

Serve buffet, cleanup after Toga Party for 60.

$100

Center Cross, VA 22437, USA

Feb 14th 2024

Serve buffet, cleanup after Toga Party, held under carport, to include handwash dinnerware, utensils. Remove decorations & breakdown 9 tables. Return 10 chairs & tables to shed.

Help serve buffet & cleanup after Toga Party.

$100

Center Cross, VA 22437, USA

Feb 14th 2024

Toga Birthday Party. Help serve guest & wash plastic plates, cups, utensils & help cleanup & take decorations down.

Set up and clean up for Thanksgiving Buffet dinner in my home.

$500

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441, USA

Oct 26th 2023

I will prepare a multi-course Thanksgiving Dinner for approximately 15 people in my home. I will need help setting up the food on a buffet line in chafing dishes of my own. I will use my own dishes and silverware, napkins, table cloths, etc. I just need help setting up light serving and heavy cleanup. No bartending. Let me know if you can help. - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, November 23, 2023

Buffet help light clean up and coat check

$200

Teaneck, NJ, USA

Oct 24th 2023

Refilling buffet taking coats clearing plates - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, November 18, 2023

Party Setup, Cleanup, buffet/food stations, soft drinks, desserts

$300

Aurora, IL 60504, USA

Aug 19th 2023

2 helpers for setup, cleanup, operate buffet, serve guests as needed, dessert station, cake service, soft drinks - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, September 2, 2023

Putting food on buffet and general clean up

$200

Temecula, CA 92592, USA

Oct 18th 2022

We are having a Christmas party and I need help putting out food and general kitchen clean up. General help during the party. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, December 10, 2022

Food Buffet Set Up Serving and Clean Up

$20

Clarksburg, MD 20871, USA

Jul 12th 2022

Foid Buffet set up Food Serving Cleaning - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, August 6, 2022

Buffet dinner for intimate group of friends

$2,000

Roswell, GA 30075, USA

May 12th 2022

Casual dress for intimate friend party with upscale buffet - Due date: Flexible

I need help to serve and clean up for a buffet dinner for 20 people

$200

San Antonio, TX 78257, USA

Apr 22nd 2022

Buffet dinner serve and clean up. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, May 14, 2022

Help expedite buffet and clean up

$125

Longwood, FL 32779, USA

Mar 29th 2022

Private party with buffet. Needsomeone to help in kitchen so I don’t have to. Fill buffet, help set up, some clean up - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, May 1, 2022

Serve buffet food for 2 hours

$30

Dallas, TX 75206, USA

Dec 30th 2021

I need 2 people to serve food from 6:45pm-8:45pm. There will be a buffet food line & they’ll simply just put food on people’s plates as they go down the line. If the food is done before the two hours I would like them to help pass out cupcakes. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, Jan 8th 2022