Caterer, or if you have a warehouse store like Sam's, Costco or BJs (don't know what's in your area) they have lots of prepared foods that would work great. Some don't need a chafing dish.

Or does everyone look forward to food you have prepared yourself?

One of our favorites is a marinated veggie recipe. Can be done one or two days in advance. Maybe I should say that it 'should' be done ahead!

Shrimp, chilled, pickled, spicy, etc.
Miniature quiche
hot dips such as spinach-artichoke or crab with chips or crackers
miniature egg rolls with a sauce
deviled eggs


There are some really great recipes here:
http://www.myrecipes.com/menus/easy-finger-food-recipes

Jan in VA

I'm a chef, so 25 people isn't a stretch for me. I'd just like some new recipes from different areas.

Thanks all, for your help so far!

Watson.

Ps...nanacc...Marinated Vegetable recipe? Do tell!!!

I changed things up this year. Instead of meatballs, I went with two kinds of wings - spicy and plain. Also my daughter (mother of 4 small children) suggested mac & cheese. All was put into crock pots to keep warm. I also had the traditional buffet type foods. Guess what crock pots got emptied first? Yup - the mac & cheese and the "hot" wings.
One of the Grandkids said "Grandma - this is the best". Enough said.

...ah, you say in previous post you were a chef for many years......you should know more than any of us.......
when I'm looking for something I hit the internet...some good, some not so......

Tea sandwiches, wraps or pinwheel slices.

Geri B, I was hoping to get some tried and true regional recipes. I know what we serve around here, but I'm sure other areas have their specialties....

Watson

I was going to say the BBQ lil' Smokies, I have a chili dip recipe is made in a crock pot--no reason can't be switched to a warming dish for serving. I also have an Italian meatball recipe from my girlfriends Italian grandmother, that maybe you could reduce to bite size and serve with bite size garlic bread pieces. Crab rangoons
PM me if you or anyone else is interested in the recipes.
Again--Your horse is gorgeous! My mare is 27 yrs. old I have had her since birth and she is doing super for being a "senior senior".

Veggie pizza---yum!!! Served cold...so no worry about heating it up.

PM me if you want my recipe!! It is refreshing and delicious!! I never bring any home...