We have decided on a finger buffet after the ceremony for our all day guests, followed in the evening with a hog roast and chocolate fountain. The original plan had been that a group of us would spend the day before (friday) preparing the food. I was happy to do this, it was my idea as i didnt trust anyone else to get it all done lol. Well last night h2b sat at the computer. Turns out he was looking at the M&S party food platters! There is all sorts on there. He asked me our budget for buffet food and i replied approx £400. This is because out of all the caterers who gave us quotes the average figure was around £9pp for finger buffet and i estimated that to include service charge and profit so figured approx £4pp would be simples, then rounded our 90 guest list up to 100 to provide a little bit extra :D Well, he has had a look and can get a large supply of sandwiches, rolls, sausage rolls, chicken (roasted marinated and indian style), smoked salmon blinis, cheese and tomato fritatas, mini jellies, mini cupcakes and fresh fruit tartlets and a few other bits and pieces including a cheese board for £300 from M&S. This leaves us with £100 to get a joint of beef and ham to cook and slice, salad bits, dips and crisps. I am chuffed with this as its within budget and will mean i wont have to spend ages preparing food the day before my wedding :D I like the M&S platters, the future inlaws have bought them before for family occassions so i know that the quality is good, i just never thought we would be able to get enough to feed everyone within budget so hadnt even bothered looking.
CommentAuthorMrsHardy2be
Gosh that's gd going go h2b!
CommentAuthorRoxy
That's fantastic and you know you're getting good quality from m&s, great find Mr blondmumma!
CommentAuthorbridalmiss
Ooh I never knew they did platters!! This could come in really handy as we're having a family party the day after and my mum had a bit of a moan at the weekend saying she didn't want to be entertaining straight after the party!
CommentAuthorGuessWho
I'm having an engagemnet /housewarming party next month so these will come in greta - I've been to meetings before where we've had them but never even thought about them for a buffet - thanks xx
Engaged 20th May 2011 - Times Square, New York
Wedding 18th May 2013 - South of France
that sounds great :-) think h2b deserves a beer for that find :-) xx
met the man of my dreams 22/09/2006,
Had our amazing twin boys 16/05/2008
Finally becoming Mrs Davies on 31/08/2012 will make me the
happiest lady alive :-)
CommentAuthorSsouter
That's a great find by ur h2b!!! I would never have thought of that either if I was having a buffet! Xx
CommentAuthorHappilymarried Mrs G
He has gone into planning overdrive now. Was at the national wedding show at the weekend and booked and paid for our wedding cake (without me, i was on my sisters hen lol) He has created a data base for our guest list with all addresses etc so that he can print out the invites and envelopes. He has been in touch with the winery to put an order in for our mead (1st drink instead of champers) I love him so much, i think coz we are on the 6 month count down its all systems go! :D
CommentAuthor
aw thats so cute! my h2b still hasnt been bothered to do much! hopefully he'll put a bit of effort in after xmas! good look with it all! 5 months will fly by now :-) xx
met the man of my dreams 22/09/2006,
Had our amazing twin boys 16/05/2008
Finally becoming Mrs Davies on 31/08/2012 will make me the
happiest lady alive :-)
CommentAuthorbecky -mrs firth
babe u dont wanan prepare food day before! my mil 2b is a caterer and the morning of is as early as she wud do it
Engaged 27th November 2010
Hen Do Newcastle 2nd June 2012
Marrying the man of my dreams 11th August 2012!
Honeymoon To Jamaica 14th October 2012
CommentAuthortillyturtle
some great bargains going on here, my partner wants to be involved a bit more but cause were going abroad there isnt really much to do and i know when i say lets go lookt at flowers hes pulls a face hahaha...thats men hyey, but no really hes just as excited as me aww i love him so much xxx
CommentAuthorxbeckix88
Sainsburys also do meat/fruit and sandwich platters and were quite reasonalt too :) x
CommentAuthorcaralou5776
thats a brill idea, i just had a look and can save over £100 on our buffet and can include desserts :-) xx
Can't wait to be Mrs Attew :-)
2 beautiful children
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