Bobba Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 Mrs B and I thought it would be a good idea to invite friends to a pre Xmas afternoon gathering with food. We’re now wondering what to provide. Summer gatherings are fine. BBQ plus salads, baguettes etc. But winter suggests, but not exclusively, warm foods. On the day we would like to keep cooking to a minimum. This suggests a couple of different casseroles prepared in advance with limited veg cooked on the day (new spuds, peas etc) perhaps even a tray of chicken drumsticks (tandoori / sticky spicy) So, for all you foodies out there we would welcome your ideas on foods for the day. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 Venison Bourgouin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 (edited) Cheese is good...Waitrose for selection French, British, Dutch and etc.,tp go with it selection of breads, biscuits, pickles, tomatoes, grapes and the guests can mingle and cut and come again. Confit duck legs, chicken legs...not drumsticks...and maybe a cold slicing joint of rare cooked beef plus horseradish sauce or hot loin of pork and apple sauce or safer as it won't drip stuffing with the crackling already removed, or a hot turkey crown, and cut up with white and wholemeal bread cobs and butter. That way folk can rake what they want and no cooking! Save the stove for heating mulled wine on arrival and real coffee at the end before they go home. Heck that sounds such a good spread I'm tempted to ask if you've room for a seventeenth guest? Edited November 14, 2023 by enfieldspares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 Chilli con carne, done in the slow cooker overnight? A beef bourguinon, ditto? Lamb or chicken tagine, ditto? A cold meat pie, cooked the day before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratlegs Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 Simples invite Ditchman over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentish Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 I would be getting all the venison shanks & shoulders I had out of the freezer and cooking very low and slow, either a casserole, maybe with suet dumplings on the top, or a chilli or sticky BBQ https://www.inspiredtaste.net/52080/texas-red-chili/ https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/pulled-beef-brisket served with tortillas/buns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 hello, bacon rolls, salad, and baked spuds, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen-H Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 Massive pot of chilli con carne , those bread rolls you chuck in the oven for 10 minutes , bag of grated cheese on the side Paper bowls to serve it all in so there is no washing up chuck the lot once your done I used to do this for bonfire night when we had people around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 Beef bourguignon, skirt or shin, serve with spiced red cabbage and crusty bread, will do the recipe if interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 1 hour ago, islandgun said: Beef bourguignon, skirt or shin, serve with spiced red cabbage and crusty bread, will do the recipe if interested this or what other folk say ....Chili-con-carni...in slow cooker with fresh made garlic bread in baggettes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 I have made two Cottage Pies, each feeding around 10 people generously. One is plain mined beef with potato topping. The other is 'spiced' minced beef (with chilli and Indian style spices, and tinned tomatoes in quantity to suit taste) and a potato topping. Both made a day or two before and warmed up on the day. Serve with fresh boiled seasonal veggies like cabbage, sprouts, cauliflower, leeks, carrots, swede, (frozen) peas or runner beans. I have made these several times, even made at home and served 500 miles away in Scotland, and always popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 (edited) Depends what you like. For my father's friends (he's aged now) it's hot buffet of a joint of gammon and a turkey crown, new potatoes, carrots and peas. Green beans instead of peas if the guests have enough teeth between them and a joint of beef as well if there are lots of people. Soup for starters and a choice of puddings. This requires a sit down though. If you want a fork meal then stew and mash is the way to go. Edited November 14, 2023 by ehb102 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 (edited) Large meat with potato topping pies. Meat level open to choice. Straight potato or mixed with sweet potato topping with or without horseradish/mint mixed in. veg various layered between the two if required. all fork/spoon dishes ideal for buffet, just heat and eat on the day. Edited November 14, 2023 by Yellow Bear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 We went to a barbecue on xmas eve when the rain came on the men moved everything to the garage and the woman just moved into the house we had a great time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 A cassoulet or a couple to feed so many with good bread to soak up all the juices, reasonable wine to accompany it and then a large cheese board with more good bread and various crackers. Followed by a VERY good bottle of Port. If you get it right they will still be talking about it next year. If you get it wrong then you are HISTORY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 go down the fish & chip shop..and get a box full.............few bots of vimto......have a night off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 Just now, ditchman said: go down the fish & chip shop..and get a box full.............few bots of vimto......have a night off That will **** them off nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 7 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: That will **** them off nicely. just had another think...........how much would fish and chips cost for 16 people...plus add ones ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 Another vote for a chili Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yates Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 10 hours ago, ditchman said: go down the fish & chip shop..and get a box full.............few bots of vimto......have a night off Jesus, you must be made of money in deepest Norfolk. It would cost a small fortune catering for a group of people if purchasing from the chippy in our village. Two fish, one portion of chips and peas cost me £23.00 last week🤨 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 2 hours ago, yates said: Jesus, you must be made of money in deepest Norfolk. It would cost a small fortune catering for a group of people if purchasing from the chippy in our village. Two fish, one portion of chips and peas cost me £23.00 last week🤨 £276 quid..... what on earth has happened to this world................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, ditchman said: £276 quid..... what on earth has happened to this world................ It has passed you by...................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 Just now, TIGHTCHOKE said: It has passed you by...................................... like everything else in this life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 Get a large Ham from the Cash and Carry and Roast it. Serve with whatever else is easy, new potatoes, sweetcorn etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 32 minutes ago, ditchman said: like everything else in this life The thread would be something we would never have to worry about for the simple fact we haven't got 16 friends who are still alive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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