Tips, Techniques & Tools Designed to Make You an Expert...Featuring Two Classic Recipes Customized for the Sterno Buffet Chafer
CREATING A Memorable BUFFET TABLE ISN'T HARD, BUT IT DOES REQUIRE A BIT OF PLANNING...
GOOD NEWS! JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW IS PACKED INTO THIS PRESENTATION.
WE'VE INCLUDED VIDEOS AND INFOGRAPHICS AND IMAGERY THAT COVER EVERYTHING FROM SETTING UP A BUFFET CHAFER TO CHAFING FUEL SAFETY TO MENU PLANNING TO ORCHESTratING LAYOUT AND FLOW OF YOUR BUFFET TABLE...
...AND WE'VE INCLUDED TWO STEP-BY-STEP BUFFET CHAFER RECIPES.
LET'S BEGIN
IF YOU'RE SERVING HOT FOOD ON YOUR BUFFET YOU'RE GOING TO NEED OUR BUFFET CHAFER...
Here's What's Included
THIS VIDEO WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH SETTING UP YOUR BUFFET CHAFER
DON'T FORGET THIs...
WORRIED ABOUT SAFETY? WORRY NO MORE! WATCH THIS SHORT VIDEO TO PUT YOUR MIND AT REST...
7 steps to buffet Mastery...
You're gonna love this infographic!
Let's Get down to buffet business!
IN THE IMAGES BELOW WE'VE PUT TOGETHER AN INDOOR BUFFET. DUE TO ROOM CONSTRAINTS WE PLACED THE TABLE AGAINST A WALL. WE USED A VINTAGE MODEL SAILBOAT PLACED ON TOP OF SOME CLASSIC COOKBOOKS AND added FLAMELESS PILLAR CANDLES AS A CENTERPIECE.
ALONG WITH THE HOT ITEMS IN THE BUFFET CHAFER (RECIPES FOLLOW), WE'VE INCLUDED A NUMBER OF COMPLEMENTARY COLD ITEMS INCLUDING PASTA, GRAIN, AND LEAF SALADS.
HERE'S A CLOSEUP LOOK AT OUR SPREAD. WE'VE INCORPORATED MANY OF THE IDEAS IN THE BUFFET MASTERY INFOGRAPHIC EARLIER IN THE PRESENTATION. WE ALSO SET UP THE THE DRINKS TABLE IN A SEPARATE AREA TO CUT DOWN ON CONGESTION.
TWO BUFFET CHAFER RECIPES
These take a fair amount of culinary skill (but who doesn't love a challenge?)
First up: chicken Sausage pastry pillows
Makes 48 Pieces
Chicken Sausage Pastry Pillows
Makes 48 Pieces
Preheat Oven to 400 Degrees (Fahrenheit)
Ingredients:
1 package frozen Puff pastry (17.3 oz), thawed
1 package fully cooked chicken sausage (12 oz), Sliced 1/4" thick
1 large egg, beaten
2 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour (for dusting)
Lightly flour work surface
Place 1 Pastry Sheet On The Floured Work Surface
Roll Into An 8" X 12" Rectangle
CuT Pastry Into 24 Squares (2" X 2")
Repeat with 2nd pastry sheet
Place pastry squares on a foil lined, lightly oiled baking sheet.
Place 1 sausage slice in the middle of each pastry square. Gently press sausage into dough.
Lightly brush each square with egg
Place in oven, bake for 20 minutes, or until puffed and golden.
These pillows should be made as close to your guests arrival as possible.
Next up: spicy cajun Blackened chicken bites
Serves 8 to 12
Spicy Cajun Blackened Chicken Bites
Serves 8 to 12
Preheat Oven to 400 Degrees (Fahrenheit)
Ingredients:
4 large Boneless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons Olive oil
1 two ounce Jar Cajun spice Blend
Cut chicken into bite sized Pieces. Place in mixing bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Add Cajun spice blend and gently...
...stir until well coated
Heat a cast iron skillet on medium high heat
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
When oil is hot, add several chicken pieces to the skillet.
Work in batches. Do not overcrowd the pan.
Sear for 2 minutes on each side and then place on a foil lined, Lightly oiled baking sheet.
Place in preheated oven and cook for 8 minutes, or until cooked through
THIS RECIPE CAN BE MADE A DAY AHEAD. SIMPLY LET COOL, THEN COVER AND PLACE IN REFRIGERATOR. GENTLY REWARM IN 200 DEGREE OVEN PRIOR TO PLACING IN BUFFET CHAFER.
WE SUGGEST SETTING UP YOUR BUFFET CHAFER (SEE VIDEO AT BEGINNING OF THIS PRESENTATION) ABOUT 45 MINUTES BEFORE GUESTS ARRIVE.
HAVE REMAINING ITEMS PLATED/PLATTERED AND READY TO GO. ARRANGE THESE ON THE BUFFET TABLE ABOUT 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOU OPEN THE DOOR.
Enjoy!
