Banqueting: tips for good preparation

Banqueting is a major source of waste. What preparations can you make to minimize waste?

We share 3 tips for preparing and serving dishes to reduce food waste in banqueting.

  1. Adjust margins

    How many sandwiches do you order per person for a lunch meeting? Sometimes 3 sandwiches per person is assumed, while 1.5 is already enough! With a group of more than 30 people, you can change the margin to 1.25 sandwiches per person. This way, you reduce the chance that there will be a lot of sandwiches left over at the end of the meeting.
  2. Last-minute preparation

    By preparing the dishes at the last minute, you take unexpected situations into account. When a group does not show up, or with a different number of guests, you can respond to this. You give yourself and the kitchen more flexibility.
  3. Back-up plan

    Have a plan B when food is left over or when a group doesn't show up. In both cases, you can reuse or recycle the food, making the most of your dishes. You can think of the following:

    • Leftover bread can be reused for another meeting. You can also make croutons, toasted sandwiches or French toast. 
    • Leftover vegetables can serve as a base for a broth or soup.

TIP: also read our article about reuse tips for more inspiration.


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