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I would buy ground beef for burgers and then vegan veggie burgers both which could go on the grill. Possibly some bbq chicken as well. The sides such as salad, corn on the cob, fruits so forth could all be made to fit both ways of eating.
I would buy ground beef for burgers and then vegan veggie burgers both which could go on the grill. Possibly some bbq chicken as well. The sides such as salad, corn on the cob, fruits so forth could all be made to fit both ways of eating.
I would do something similar. Regular burgers, veggie burgers and turkey burgers, regular hot dogs & vegetable hot dogs, chicken, ribs, skewers of assorted vegetables and fruit, and an assortment of fixings and sides.
I would tell my guests what I am having ahead of time and they can choose to come or not. Better yet, have them bring a "dish to pass" so they can have their special food without all the fuss..
You are going to have picky eaters regardless so when you have a big BBQ like that you just have to have a little bit of everything so it satisfies anyone. If you have some REAL picky people then they should be responsible to bring whatever makes them happy to eat...
Some will not eat red meat, some want eat seafood, some will not eat pork, some are vegans so what will you prepare to make sure everyone is well fed and happy?
wow: I guess you start with a couple of meats, maybe beef and chicken, make cold slaw without any mayo for the vegans and a bean dish without using pork or any other meat products, You can also make a potato salad which everyone except the vegans can and would probably eat. Then there is always a veggie platter with a flavored hummus and a big bowl of fruit. Don't forget quality bread and some spreads that are not dairy product based; various mustards are a good start. You might also ask everyone to bring a little something, not a true pot luck but just a little sample of something they really enjoy and they might want to share and don't forget the beer, soft drinks and decent wine.
A fruit, berry, and cubed cheese platter
Grilled chicken quarters
One brisket
A smoked turkey breast heated in the oven
Some grilled grouper
A grilled whole pork loin
A stir fry using a real hammered wok with veggies and tofu
For veggies,
Green bean casserole
Pickled beats
Mashed potatoes
Sweet potato
Creamed corn
Steamed broccoli
For breads,
Dark steakhouse rolls
Homemade yeast rolls
Dessert,
Coconut cream pie
Apple Pie
Pecan pie
Dark Forest Cake
Pound Cake
Fresh Fruit salad
And the leftovers stay with me.
I think you are trying to be too accommodating and you are cooking for about 50 people it sounds like, not 20..Either they are really huge eaters or you are going to have left overs for a year. Or maybe you are practicing to open a restaurant?
I think you are trying to be too accommodating and you are cooking for about 50 people it sounds like, not 20..Either they are really huge eaters or you are going to have left overs for a year. Or maybe you are practicing to open a restaurant?
It's like this. If you are a well know and respected caterer with a classy clientele base this is what you will often be faced with and you need to keep your reputation up. So you go the second and third miles to out perform the competition. There will be winners and losers in any business and the winners are the ones who can think things through and accommodate.
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