Buffet Table Decorating Ideas

Buffet as a technique of food serving has its origin in the 17^th century France. It is believed that during those days, ladies would unexpectedly receive callers wooing them, and their arrival threw the kitchen staff into disarray who could only serve cold fare. This they served on a table and in order not to disturb the master and mistress they would leave them to serve themselves. That became the basic idea for a buffet, no waiters or attendants rather each person serving for themselves. Whatever the legend, buffets have become a great hit in large gatherings. Since every person serves for himself there is no added expense for hiring maids and waiters. Now buffets are prevalent in business conventions, weddings, house parties, and hotels. Buffets are accepted more because of their uniqueness. The heaps of food and dazzling crockery arranged artistically in a large table is a sight to see. So, now a competition has risen on how to arrange and decorate the perfect, one of its kind, buffet table. The design and placement of food and crockery has become an art by itself, to dazzle the guests, as much by the decoration, as the food. Below are some innovative ideas for buffet table decorations.