It's a networking event, so everyone will be noshing, wandering, talking. Easy, mess free, finger foods are the plan.
I have a little scavenger hunt/trivia game that I put together last year for a ladies group that we hosted. I might do that too because they have to check out all the rooms to find the answers. I had good feedback on it. Everyone with all the right answers went into a prize drawing.
Thanks for all the GREAT ideas! I feel better about this now knowing I can make a great spread all in-house..
I attend many meetings (cocktail receptions) that are held in that time frame. People are expecting mostly savory items, with some sweets too. Seems like people don't dive into the sweets.
Popular savory items: Cheese (& fruit), sausage or meat balls, mini quiches, mini puff pastry shells filled with something, mini sandwiches, hot dips with crackers, mini biscuit sandwiches, bacon rolled around something served via toothpick, etc.
I would keep it simple, regional, and reflective of your B&B! Have fun!
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