I'm sick of boxes and boxes of crackers being left over after exhibitions so I volunteered for catering. Danielle was keen, as well, and we met a week ago to discuss what should be on the menu. Rachel got us a purchase order for $85; the original $100 request was deemed by SIT as OUTRAGEOUS- they clearly also fear the overcrackering that occurs as these events. That turned out to be totally ok as the $85 that I collected from 3rd years and Rachel was more than sufficient for alcohol (4 bottles red, 4 bottles white) and the fizzy drinks and orange juice.
Chanel came in to help us prep the food and we were able to make a good meat, cheese and cracker try with cherry tomatoes, a plate of baguette slices, 3 flavors of potato chips, nacho chips, 4 kinds of candy, carrots and cucumber slices, 2 dips, hummus, and I made guacamole. The tables were completely full of food and drinks, which always looks good. And all the crackers got eaten! And all the baguette slices, which really surprised me. We had some leftover chips but not so many that it felt like a huge waste of money. The untouched bottle of white will be donated on to the next exhibition and the unopened bottles of orange juice and sprite will go onto set with the filmies this weekend.
I really enjoyed doing the catering and running the drinks station because hospo can be lots of fun and much easier for me to talk to everybody than just walking around. I didn't get to eat anything though and that makes me a little sad. Ha ha! I will have to follow Danielle and Chanel's lead and sample everything before it goes onto the floor next time.
Rachel thinks we had 40-50 guests at one point. It was a good mix of 3rd years, students from other years and disciplines, tutors, parents and friends, and former students.
Yay us!
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