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HELPFUL PLANNING INFORMATION

Our catering department will assist you in planning your special event; however, the information listed below will help you understand the appropriate amounts needed for your function.

EQUIVALENTS

Bottle of Champagne 8 glasses for toasting
Liter Carafe Wine 8 glasses (4 oz/glass)
Liter Liquor 32 drinks
Gallon Punch 30 servings (4 oz/glass)
Keg of Beer 180-200 glasses (10 oz/glass)
Pony Keg of Beer 50-75 glasses (10 oz/glass)
1 Bartender 100 people or less
2 Bartenders 100 to 200 people
3 Bartenders 200 to 300 people
4 Bartenders 300 to 400 people
5 Bartenders 400 to 500 people
1 hour cocktails 2.5 drinks per person
2 hours cocktails 4 drinks per person
4 hours cocktails 6 drinks per person

HORS D'OEUVRES QUANTITY SUGGESTIONS

Light Hors d’oeuvres:

  • Usually served in early afternoon or prior to dinner
  • Plan 4 to 6 pieces per person plus dips, spreads, fruit or vegetable trays

Medium Hors d’oeuvres:

  • Usually served mid to late afternoon and considered "bridge" food for the period between lunch and an "after 6" dinner
  • Plan 7 to 10 pieces per person plus snack foods, chips, and dips

Heavy Hors d’oeuvres:

  • Usually a lunch substitute and/or a pre-show or light dinner substitute, which includes sliced meats and sandwich items
  • Plan 11 to 13 pieces per person plus dips and fruit/cheese/vegetable trays

Meal Substitute Hors d’oeuvres:

  • Served in lieu of a meal and always includes hot/cold meat items
  • Plan 14 or more pieces per person

 

If you choose the Hors d’oeuvres option, be sure to ask about our"specialty stations"to complement your selections. Our specialty stations and pricing are also included in the catering guide.

Our catering menu includes many types of hors d'oeuvres from which to choose. Click here to be directed to the hors d'oeuvres section. We will be happy to recommend items that complement each other for a tasteful event.

 
 
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