#CUT FINGERS WITH A CHEAP KNIFE FULL#
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#CUT FINGERS WITH A CHEAP KNIFE FULL#

If added, you would need 6 ounces per person, roughly seven gallons of cut fruit.Īlthough buffet service is attractive, the traditional way to serve afternoon tea is to place all the contents for the full event on each table. For a tea luncheon for 100-120, you might add cut fruit or English trifle.3 quarts tiny sweet pickles (cornichons).200 packets artificial sweetener (Splenda).30 lemons sliced thinly (to serve with the tea).The punch should be a light, mild choice, not too sweet. Tea (15 gallons), coffee (15 gallons), and punch (15 to 20 gallons): do 8 to 10 gallons of each to start, then set up to make 2.5 gallon batches to replenish.

#CUT FINGERS WITH A CHEAP KNIFE PLUS#

1 1/2 gallon spread (1 tablespoon per person) or butter for scones, such as Devonshire cream, PLUS 1 1/2 tablespoons fruit preserves, lemon curd, jam, marmalade, etc.English muffins or crumpets are alternatives. 1.5 scones per person, or 1 of each for 2 flavors.Sweets/ baked goods might also include petite fours, cupcakes, sweet breads, pound cakes, gingerbread, strawberries dipped in chocolate Small two-bite sized sweets such as cookies, cakes or squares (bars), three to four per person.Generally, sandwiches and scones with a third course of sweets or pastries are standard fare but choices can include muffins, crumpets, bread and butter, cakes such as pound cakes or sweet quick breads, cookies (biscuits), gingerbread, pastries, fruits, truffles and a selection of spreads including marmalade, jam and jellies, preserves, lemon curd, and clotted cream.įor a full blown afternoon tea for 200+, you will also need: For a luncheon, you want 6 to 8 pieces per person, so this would only serve about 100-120 people- more about a tea luncheon at the end of this article.įor a charming offsite link on afternoon tea etiquette, see Tea Etiquette at. This is enough for an afternoon Tea for a wedding, funeral or church or social tea, bridesmaid's tea or shower, NOT a luncheon it only makes about 3 small sandwiches per person. This makes enough sandwiches for about 250 people for a light tea, about 800 small sandwiches total. When you need to make small tea sandwiches for a crowd, here is a general guide line. For additional items (tea, scones and sweets) recommended for the party, see my article A History of Afternoon Tea.įor help planning quantities for a dessert bar or reception, go to Dessert Bars.Ī nice off-site reference Liane's Great Party Recipes.

Cut fingers with a cheap knife