Tablescapes

big brother smoke · May 19, 2009

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 · May 19, 2009

Nothing that nice but.....

big brother smoke · May 19, 2009

Bbq Bubba said:
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:biggrin:

Countryhb · May 19, 2009

big brother smoke said:
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! :icon_devil 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 :biggrin:

:mrgreen:

big brother smoke · May 19, 2009

Countryhb said:
You're SO she-she NTTAWWT! :icon_devil 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 :biggrin::mrgreen:

Two words: Pit Biatch :tongue::tongue::tongue:

Countryhb · May 19, 2009

big brother smoke said:
Two words: Pit Biatch :tongue::tongue::tongue:

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

LostNation · May 19, 2009

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 · May 19, 2009

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

I will have to post some pics later.

Thank you for starting this BBS :-D

C Rocke · May 20, 2009

Countryhb said:
I think I feel a cold coming on for the 30th...cough, cough. :icon_sick

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

hehehe

tony76248 · May 20, 2009

Very nice jobs ya'll!

early mornin' smokin' · May 20, 2009

both look great, keep up the good work.

swamprb · May 20, 2009

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 · May 20, 2009

Brian,

Those are nice themed tablescapes!

big brother smoke · May 20, 2009

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

I will have to post some pics later.

Thank you for starting this BBS :-D

Cannot wait to see your tablescapes, Marsha!

big brother smoke · May 20, 2009

LostNation said:
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.

hossrocks · May 21, 2009

Countryhb said:
You're SO she-she NTTAWWT! :icon_devil 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 :biggrin::mrgreen:

My wife and I work the same way. I cook and she makes it look perdy! I always forget to bring a camera when we roll out for a gig. My wife has placed the digital with extra batteriesin the glove box. Won't forget again!!!

big brother smoke · Apr 6, 2010

Bump!

Catering season is upon us get your tablescapes in order Farkers!:clap2:

txschutte · Apr 6, 2010

I'll admit. I've started "tablescaping". Really does bring the catering to a different level than what the "other" guys are selling.

Now, if I could find some hotties for my waitstaff, I would be just this much closer to my idol.(country):becky:

big brother smoke · Apr 6, 2010

txschutte said:
I'll admit. I've started "tablescaping". Really does bring the catering to a different level than what the "other" guys are selling.

Now, if I could find some hotties for my waitstaff, I would be just this much closer to my idol.(country):becky:

Bite me :becky:

grillfella · Apr 7, 2010

Bbq Bubba said:
Nothing that nice but.....

Just the thread I was looking for Steph. I have weddings friday and sat and need ideas

thanks Bill D

ps will post my events:-D

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