Tablescapes

big brother smoke · 05-19-2009, 03:47 PM

Welp, we all should be in the midst of catering season or approaching so as promised I am starting a tablescape thread. Please post pics of your tablescapes, so we can turn this thread into a sticky to help others get some ideas on presentation, etc. I will post a few to start the production.

Napkin display

A great way for guest to find their table

I love to layer linens next to an entree

This is my favorite way to showcase an entree or appetizer (just use a box underneath an extra linen)

More place settings

Displayed appetizers

Love vegetation under & around chafers

The draping bread basket technique

Bbq Bubba · 05-19-2009, 03:52 PM

Nothing that nice but.....

big brother smoke · 05-19-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

Nothing that nice but.....

Looks nice to me, Bubba! We all got to find our niche, Bro! Mine is just weddings. It is all about the Q and the Benjamins

Countryhb · 05-19-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by big brother smoke

Welp, we all should be in the midst of catering season or approaching so as promised I am starting a tablescape thread. Please post pics of your tablescapes, so we can turn this thread into a sticky to help others get some ideas on presentation, etc. I will post a few to start the production.

You're SO she-she NTTAWWT!

The great thing about catering with BBS is that I get to BBQ and (s)he does the tablescapes. It's kinda like a match made in heaven

big brother smoke · 05-19-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Countryhb

You're SO she-she NTTAWWT!

The great thing about catering with BBS is that I get to BBQ and (s)he does the tablescapes. It's kinda like a match made in heaven

Two words: Pit Biatch

Countryhb · 05-19-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by big brother smoke

Two words: Pit Biatch

I think I feel a cold coming on for the 30th...cough, cough.

LostNation · 05-19-2009, 07:43 PM

I love this thread, I'm inspired by what I see that BBS does with his tables.

I try to stay away from weddings, I think the excitation's are more then I can deliver.

On the May 30th weekend I'm doing a wedding for 100 with a 13 item menu. Later in the evening I'm dropping off for 25 then on Sunday we have a party for 50 to do, just ribs and beans.

Here are a couple of mine that I've posted before.

I know there's no food out yet. On the left behind the plates is a wooden rack for the napkins and plastic ware. The first two black bowls have slaw and a type of potato salad. I serve beans in a 16" iron skillet. Next was corn with the butter in the tan bowels. Then buns pork and brisket. On the end I put a "carving station" to cut the ribs. Everything I do is self serve.

Same picture different angle before carving station. My chafing dishes are the cheap ones from Equippers with the plastic handles changes out with ones from Lowe's.

This was for a golf tournament, you can see the plastic holder and carving station.(The plastic holder was made with the left over cedar from the Adirondack chairs that I built)

BTW, the beers weren't mine!!! I do a few things a season at this golf course, It's owned bu my teammate and closest friend.

Marsha · 05-19-2009, 07:49 PM

I love seeing how everyone does their tablescapes. Except for Food Network's Sandra Lee, that is

I will have to post some pics later.

Thank you for starting this BBS

C Rocke · 05-19-2009, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Countryhb

I think I feel a cold coming on for the 30th...cough, cough.

Don't get sick - Maybe I can help you feel better - A little better pay with a shorter commute...

hehehe

tony76248 · 05-20-2009, 06:32 AM

Very nice jobs ya'll!

early mornin' smokin' · 05-20-2009, 09:14 AM

both look great, keep up the good work.

swamprb · 05-20-2009, 10:06 AM

I just cooked the meats for my son's Frat house party last year for 120 people -the guys decorated the backdrops and the house Cook took care of the tablescapes.

I'm cooking this years Luau party-Pulled pork, Chicken thighs, legs and or wings and Shrimp skewers. I tried talking them into a Pig on the La Caja China, they were into it, but decided it would freak out the girls! Got their priorities mixed up! They want me to do some cooking onsite, so I'll be grilling on a row of Red Weber kettles and a Drum or two.

big brother smoke · 05-20-2009, 01:20 PM

Brian,

Those are nice themed tablescapes!

big brother smoke · 05-20-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Marsha

I love seeing how everyone does their tablescapes. Except for Food Network's Sandra Lee, that is

I will have to post some pics later.

Thank you for starting this BBS

Cannot wait to see your tablescapes, Marsha!

big brother smoke · 05-20-2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostNation

I love this thread, I'm inspired by what I see that BBS does with his tables.

I try to stay away from weddings, I think the excitation's are more then I can deliver.

On the May 30th weekend I'm doing a wedding for 100 with a 13 item menu. Later in the evening I'm dropping off for 25 then on Sunday we have a party for 50 to do, just ribs and beans.

Here are a couple of mine that I've posted before.

I know there's no food out yet. On the left behind the plates is a wooden rack for the napkins and plastic ware. The first two black bowls have slaw and a type of potato salad. I serve beans in a 16" iron skillet. Next was corn with the butter in the tan bowels. Then buns pork and brisket. On the end I put a "carving station" to cut the ribs. Everything I do is self serve.

Same picture different angle before carving station. My chafing dishes are the cheap ones from Equippers with the plastic handles changes out with ones from Lowe's.

This was for a golf tournament, you can see the plastic holder and carving station.(The plastic holder was made with the left over cedar from the Adirondack chairs that I built)

BTW, the beers weren't mine!!! I do a few things a season at this golf course, It's owned bu my teammate and closest friend.

Set up looks clean and good luck with your wedding next week.

05-19-2009, 03:47 PM	#1
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Tablescapes Welp, we all should be in the midst of catering season or approaching so as promised I am starting a tablescape thread. Please post pics of your tablescapes, so we can turn this thread into a sticky to help others get some ideas on presentation, etc. I will post a few to start the production. Napkin display A great way for guest to find their table I love to layer linens next to an entree This is my favorite way to showcase an entree or appetizer (just use a box underneath an extra linen) More place settings Displayed appetizers Love vegetation under & around chafers The draping bread basket technique __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

05-19-2009, 07:43 PM	#7
LostNation Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-15-05 Location: Essex Jct. Vermont Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I love this thread, I'm inspired by what I see that BBS does with his tables. I try to stay away from weddings, I think the excitation's are more then I can deliver. On the May 30th weekend I'm doing a wedding for 100 with a 13 item menu. Later in the evening I'm dropping off for 25 then on Sunday we have a party for 50 to do, just ribs and beans. Here are a couple of mine that I've posted before. I know there's no food out yet. On the left behind the plates is a wooden rack for the napkins and plastic ware. The first two black bowls have slaw and a type of potato salad. I serve beans in a 16" iron skillet. Next was corn with the butter in the tan bowels. Then buns pork and brisket. On the end I put a "carving station" to cut the ribs. Everything I do is self serve. Same picture different angle before carving station. My chafing dishes are the cheap ones from Equippers with the plastic handles changes out with ones from Lowe's. This was for a golf tournament, you can see the plastic holder and carving station.(The plastic holder was made with the left over cedar from the Adirondack chairs that I built) BTW, the beers weren't mine!!! I do a few things a season at this golf course, It's owned bu my teammate and closest friend. __________________ Rich Decker www.lostnationvt.com

05-19-2009, 07:49 PM	#8
Marsha Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-09-08 Location: Watsonville, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I love seeing how everyone does their tablescapes. Except for Food Network's Sandra Lee, that is I will have to post some pics later. Thank you for starting this BBS __________________ Rollin' Smoke BBQ - West

05-20-2009, 06:32 AM	#10
tony76248 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-10-06 Location: Fort Worth, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Very nice jobs ya'll! __________________ "Grilla in the Pits" "IMAGRILLA" There's plenty of room for all of God's creatures. Right next to the mashed potatoes. Brinkmann Model 6668 Gasser Hibachi Grill Stumps GF223 w/ Stoker assist ECB that wins the $ Weber One-Touch Gold 22-1/2" #3 Komono Large BGE w/ Stoker assist 55 gallon Drum Smoker Wood Crate Cold smoker w/ smoke injector No need for certification, I already know good BBQ!

05-20-2009, 09:14 AM	#11
early mornin' smokin' is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-06-08 Location: wading river, ny Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	both look great, keep up the good work. __________________ I'm an EGGHEAD, L BGE, dueling weber 26.75's, heineken 22 1/2, and a neglected pro-q 20

05-20-2009, 10:06 AM	#12
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just cooked the meats for my son's Frat house party last year for 120 people -the guys decorated the backdrops and the house Cook took care of the tablescapes. I'm cooking this years Luau party-Pulled pork, Chicken thighs, legs and or wings and Shrimp skewers. I tried talking them into a Pig on the La Caja China, they were into it, but decided it would freak out the girls! Got their priorities mixed up! They want me to do some cooking onsite, so I'll be grilling on a row of Red Weber kettles and a Drum or two. __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

05-20-2009, 01:20 PM	#13
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Brian, Those are nice themed tablescapes! __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

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