Anniversary Party
Doing a surprise 40th Wedding anniversary party for my parents on a budget, what can I do?
Doing a surprise 40th Wedding Anniversary party for my parents on a very small budget!!!! Need ideas on buffet food and decorating the room, what can I do?
I have catered several events.
Go to a restaurant supply, a party supply or better yet: local church and ask the old church ladies where to buy party supplies. They will give you the lowdown on who has the best prices and selection where you live.
Get disposable tablecloths and napkins as well as hard plastic plates that are asian in design or that look like china with a gold or silver edge. Also, get the flatware that looks like silver and the clear plastic cups. Perhaps you will need a couple of disposable chafing dishes and sterno. The people there can help you with this.
Basically you will want to serve buffet style. Roasted pork loin is affordable and tasty. Get a nice dry rub like McCormick’s spicy and sweet and rub your pork loin,(be generous) add liquid to the bottom of the roasting pan (I prefer apple juice) and make sure you use a thermometer to ensure you don’t overcook.
If you have a nice big cutting board, carve the loin for your guests. Save the juice from the bottom of the pan for au jus. Serve with Uncle Ben’s Garden Wild Rice and sauteed garlic green beans. Greenbeens hold heat well.
Have people serve themselves rice and veg and then meat last, which you will slice and put over rice. Use an ice cream scoop for serving the rice to ensure portion control.
When thinking about portion, use the serving guides on the boxes of rice, figure 6 green beans per person and 6 oz. of meat.
Get a cake from local bakery. I hope your parents have a wonderful anniversary.
Here are some links for ideas:
The Anniversary Party – Trailer
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