FOR CATERERS & DECORATORS 10-STEP GUIDE TO STYLISH BUFFET TABLESCAPES ATTAINABLE LUXURY UNFORGETTABLE EXPEREINCE www.tabledressboutique.com WELCOME TO TABLE DRESS BOUTIQUE Whether you’re planning for an upscale dinner affair at home, or for an exclusive venue event, you can mitigate the risk of COVID-19 by not exceeding state specific regulations for gatherings, and limiting human contact to food by utilizing establishments with full scale servers that enforce the appropriate PPE per CDC guidelines. No matter the type of affair, food presentations are no longer a hasty element of social gatherings; it is an important aspect that requires thoughtful planning, creativity, and execution. This focused effort is a necessary and worthwhile investment as it makes your guest feel special, and showcases you, the host/hostess, as the hero of your event! So How Do You Create Buffet Tablescapes as the Main Headliner? 10-Step Guide Food Décor: The Missing Element Great tasting food is simply not enough… The key to elevated buffet tables lies 01 within its’ presentation. Chic & sophisticated multi- functional chafing dishes that compliment on-trend serving wares are essential for a cohesive and well polished look. www.tabledressboutique.com 10-Step Guide The Table: An Essential Platform Consider utilizing a table that is “pre- dressed” due to its’ unique ornate 02 features. However, when selecting a table to decorate, consider the appropriate size and shape to ensure it allows adequate real estate for establishing a strategic layout for food. www.tabledressboutique.com 10-Step Guide Creative Décor & Color Palettes No matter your style, decorating for the season, occasion & with your special 03 honoree in mind will direct you to themed décor befitting for your event. Consider accents that you are drawn to as a guide, and build around those pieces. Have fun & enjoy! www.tabledressboutique.com 10-Step Guide Tablecloths: The Foundational Layer To create an alluring buffet, consider decorative factors such as colors, textures, and 04 styles for congruency with the overall theme. For additional layers, consider accent skirts and/or runners. Ensure table cloths and runners are clean & wrinkle free. www.tabledressboutique.com 10-Step Guide High Quality & Stylish Tableware Whether you choose formal serveware or premium disposables, there is no 05 shortage of offerings for style and sophistication. For added flare, you can also opt to inter-mingle tablewares. Also, consider themed dinner napkins that speak to your occasion. www.tabledressboutique.com 10-Step Guide Elements of Distinction Whether it starts with a swanky custom designed invitation framed and featured 06 on your buffet tablescape, or ends with gourmet mints in customized candy wrappers, personalization is a wonderful gesture that is sure to elevate the scale of event. www.tabledressboutique.com 10-Step Guide Finishing Touches Every element for display should be carefully selected. To create the X-factor 07 experience, consider incorporating cake stand with acrylic crystals, or ice sculptures for center stage. You can also add floral in varying heights, backdrops or expressive props. www.tabledressboutique.com 10-Step Guide Preparation & Staging Perform a dry run in advance of the event by staging chafing dishes, servewares, and decor. 08 Consider where and how items are placed for balance & design. Doing so will ensure you have all the necessary components to create your ideal tablescape theme. www.tabledressboutique.com 10-Step Guide Buffet Tables & Safety Tips Compliment buffet tables with sanitation stations to ensure the safety of guests. 09 Provide essential elements such as hand sanitizer, gloves, and masks. Use decorative baskets/ containers/ tissue box coverings that compliment the color scheme and theme. www.tabledressboutique.com 10-Step Guide Bon Appetit, Enjoy! Designing stylish buffet tablescapes, featured as the main headliner, makes for a 10 wonderful dining experience. The combination of great food and décor, along with good company and ambiance is a winning combination that is sure to please! www.tabledressboutique.com THANK YOU It’s been our pleasure to share these decorating tips with you! If you would like to receive updates on holiday tablescapes, or more information regarding the launch of our exclusive product line, Brogil Chafingware Collection, please click here to join our mailing list. Cheers to your success! TABLE DRESS DESIGN TEAM
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