Now you have the basics for what to order, but you may still be wondering how much you should order. We have found the answer depends on several factors:
You'll want to give all this information to your caterer, who will take every aspect into consideration and prepare the appropriate amounts for your specific event, even when using a pre-planned menu.

Hors d'oeuvres are perhaps the most complex type of food to determine quantities. There are basic guidelines, which will vary with the above factors:
Do you have a catering question? Ask us, and we'll be happy to answer it in an upcoming post.
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