Affordable Catering Options for Events With Large Numbers of People

Catering a meal for a few guests is complicated, expensive, and time-consuming, but catering for a large number of people can leave you downright exhausted and broke. Of course, your easiest option is to use a business lunch catering company or some similar event caterer. They’ll be able to give you a delicious, professional service that will leave your guests well-fed and happy.

However, if you need to cater a large event or party on a budget, then you have to think outside the box. Simply hiring a normal catering service probably won’t do. You need to find a special occasion catering service that would tend to your needs and provide you with exactly the menu you want. And regarding the menu, the good news is that you can have it both ways by following a few of these suggestions for affordable catering ideas for large groups.

Consider a hog roast

A hog roast may seem a bit on the informal side, but it’s one of the best and most affordable ways to feed a large number of guest. A 50-kilo pig can feed up to 50 guests with large portion sizes or up 120 with smaller plate sizes or additional side dishes. A hog roast can be a fun outdoor event for weddings and even business gatherings where co-workers and guest can mingle in an informal and laid-back setting.

Serve up the spuds

A potato bar is another affordable catering idea for those events that have a large guest list. You can have a potato bar set up with lots of toppings and extras such as cheese, chili, sour cream, ham, bacon, or just about any other topping you can imagine. You could set up a simple potato bar with the help of a corporate lunch catering company or other similar catering businesses. This may cost you as little as a few pounds per guest and is a great choice for wedding receptions, birthday, or office parties.

Stone baked pizza

Stone baked pizza is not only delicious, but it’s affordable as well. You can serve a large number of guest on a low-budget with pizza, and it can be tailor-made for your more finicky guests with different styles such as vegetarian pizza, all meat pizza, or vegan pizza. Stone baked pizza catering is a perfect choice for graduations or other events with large groups of kids or young adults in attendance.

A taste of Mexico

A Taco bar is another low-cost and affordable option for large caterings. You can get really elaborate with the toppings and still maintain a fairly cost-effective catering. If you’re planning a more formal event, add a few high-end ingredients such as pork, chicken, or even steak in additions to ground beef. A taco bar is a good choice for almost all types of events and is always a favorite among guests.

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