Planned Catering / myLot

By Inlemay

@Inlemay (17712)

South Africa

June 27, 2016 12:26am CST

Happy Monday!

I have been asked to do the catering for the up and coming Lawn Bowls Champ of Champs being held at our club this weekend. Quite an honor this is, so I had better plan the meals well. On Friday I have decided to serve Beef Lasagne with a green salad but what would you say for an accompanying veggie? Saturday my plan is to serve oriental sweet chicken breasts with rice, baked broccoli with cheese sauce and carrot salad. Sunday will be savory mince balls, mashed potato, ratatouille and beetroot. Catering for Fifty to eighty people a day needs good planning. Any suggestions would be most welcome.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (502391)

• Italy

27 Jun 16

Are you catering all alone for fifty to eighty people? This is a lot of food to prepare. I can suggest Greek Moussaka, Chili con carne, braised beef with vegetables, shepherd pie. Those are all things you can prepare in advance.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (502391)

• Italy

27 Jun 16

@Inlemay I see, sorry I have no idea. In Italy we serve lasagna (lasagne) as a first course (like any other kind of pasta), it's always served alone.

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Inlemay

@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

27 Jun 16

@LadyDuck my computer keeps fixing it to the Afrikaans with an "a" ending - I had to set it back to English cause hubby used it last night. Sorry for the incorrect spelling

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Inlemay

@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

27 Jun 16

I am doing it alone - with one other cleaning lady in the club kitchen. I find too many hands spoil the broth - I have already decided the menu, i was just looking for something to go with lasagne

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (382016)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Jun 16

Do you need to provide a vegetarian option? It is just about expected now in Australia. Meat-eaters like us find it a pain but as I said, it's pretty much expected. Your menus sound great. Wish I was a bowler in SA!

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Inlemay

@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

27 Jun 16

Normally all the bowlers send through their dietary requirements - so far no vegetarians (I am normally the one they have to worry about - no fish and no pork)

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Inlemay

@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

27 Jun 16

@JudyEv luckily I make choices that dont involve any of the things I dare'nt eat. I am looking for an idea of something light to eat with the Lasagne - a veggie if possible - but what?

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (382016)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Jun 16

@Inlemay It's good if you have all the requirements already - and I guess cooking for yourself won't be a problem.

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Marie

@Tampa_girl7 (54715)

• United States

27 Jun 16

Your menu sounds yummy.

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Inlemay

@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

27 Jun 16

thanks

John King

@ison_1 (1240)

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27 Jun 16

Oh wow! That sounds yummy! I can't offer suggestions, my cooking only stretches to Spaghetti Bolognaise, Chicken curry or Cottage Pie! I'm sure you will do it all excellently :)

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Inlemay

@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

27 Jun 16

I always give it my best

ARM

@responsiveme (22923)

• India

27 Jun 16

That sounds awesome. Let us know the veggie dish you selected.

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Inlemay

@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

27 Jun 16

I am still thinking, I have until Wednesday morning to decide . . .

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ARM

@responsiveme (22923)

• India

27 Jun 16

@Inlemay i could've made suggestions for an Indian meal but totally out of depth here. The menu sounds tasty .

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Inlemay

@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

27 Jun 16

@responsiveme we have three bowlers that may not eat spicy or hot food, so curry or Indian meals are out this time, I have made it before

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Rahul Jain

@sj3011 (621)

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27 Jun 16

Ya you are right but you are expert in catering.

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jayaram

@jayaramas (1353)

• Bangalore, India

27 Jun 16

oh, bring it to me also please

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Inlemay

@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

27 Jun 16

ha ha ha - my passport does need a new stamp!

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jayaram

@jayaramas (1353)

• Bangalore, India

27 Jun 16

@Inlemay Thank you

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Yvon Champagne

@Wordly1 (470)

• Kingston, New Hampshire

27 Jun 16

How'bout an 'hors-d'oeuvre' plate of fresh radishes, baby carrots, sliced cucombers, etc. You're right, casserole dishes are the best way to cater this big a crowd, they go farther and with less time and labor involved. Good luck.

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Inlemay

@Inlemay (17712)

• South Africa

27 Jun 16

sounds like a plan, I an always have it on a platter and they can help them selves

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