Check list
If you are cooking get recipes all together and write a detailed grocery list.
Some web sites will allow you to calculate the amount of items you will need to make a recipe for x amount of guest, by just adding the number of people you are serving. But remember not every one will take the same amount and if you are serving 3 salads for example you will need less.
Chaffing dishes buy or rent
Water pans
Sterno (2 hr.)
Lighter
Large serving pieces
Salt and pepper for serving table
Napkins
Plates
Cups 2-3 per person
Beverage napkins
Serving trays (fruit, relish)
Tongs (salad, fruit, relish)
Roll basket
Disposable silver ware (forks, knifes, spoons)
Table clothes (rent linen Paper plastic) this depends on table size
Storage container for leftovers
Garbage Bags
Soda
Ice
Alcohol Beverage
Some web sites will allow you to calculate the amount of items you will need to make a recipe for x amount of guest, by just adding the number of people you are serving. But remember not every one will take the same amount and if you are serving 3 salads for example you will need less.
Chaffing dishes buy or rent
Water pans
Sterno (2 hr.)
Lighter
Large serving pieces
Salt and pepper for serving table
Napkins
Plates
Cups 2-3 per person
Beverage napkins
Serving trays (fruit, relish)
Tongs (salad, fruit, relish)
Roll basket
Disposable silver ware (forks, knifes, spoons)
Table clothes (rent linen Paper plastic) this depends on table size
Storage container for leftovers
Garbage Bags
Soda
Ice
Alcohol Beverage