Next you need to figure out how you’re going to lay out the tables. If you’re using a small room for your buffet (like I do), position them in a U shape around the edges of th… See more

Determine where the start and end of the buffet will be, keeping in mind the traffic flow. For U … See more

Now you need to set up the tables. I like to do this a couple of days ahead of time so that I don’t have to worry about it at the last minute. If you have an area rug in the vicinity of t… See more

Plates and napkins should be at the beginning of the line. This helps to make it obvious where the start of your buffet line is. Make sure you have more plates and napkins tha… See more