Alright, let’s talk about the dim sum buffet catering I tried to set up last weekend. You know I love a good dim sum feast, and I thought, why not share that love with my friends? So, I decided to throw a dim sum party at my place.
First things first, I hit up a local Chinese restaurant that offers dim sum catering. They had a pretty decent menu, so I picked out a bunch of the classics – har gow (you know, those juicy shrimp dumplings), siu mai, those fluffy char siu bao, and some crispy spring rolls. I made sure to ask about their tea selection, because what’s dim sum without some good tea, right? They had a few options, and I went with a mix of jasmine and oolong.
- Contacted a local Chinese restaurant for dim sum catering.
- Selected a variety of dim sum dishes: har gow, siu mai, char siu bao, spring rolls.
- Inquired about and chose tea options: jasmine and oolong.
Next up, I had to figure out how much food to order. I invited about 10 friends, and from my past dim sum experiences, I figured each person would eat at least 3-4 pieces of each dish. So, I did some quick math and placed the order accordingly. I also made sure to order some extra, just in case. Better to have too much than too little, especially when it comes to dim sum!
The day of the party finally arrived, and I was pumped. I set up the dining table with some nice chopsticks and those little dipping sauce dishes. When the food arrived, it was a glorious sight. Steaming baskets piled high, filled with all sorts of deliciousness.
- Invited 10 friends.
- Calculated food quantity based on 3-4 pieces per person per dish.
- Ordered extra food to ensure sufficiency.
As my friends arrived, I explained the dim sum etiquette – you know, pouring tea for others first, using serving utensils or the top ends of chopsticks to transfer food from the communal dishes, and not eating directly from the steamers. It was all about sharing and enjoying the experience together.
Serving and Enjoying
We dug in, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the variety of dishes, and the tea was a perfect complement. We chatted, we laughed, and we ate until we were stuffed. There were definitely some favorites – the har gow was a clear winner, as always. And those char siu bao? Gone in minutes!
We ended up ordering another round of a few dishes, because, well, we just couldn’t get enough. It was a great way to avoid wasting food, too. I mean, who wants to see perfectly good dim sum go to waste?
All in all, it was a successful dim sum party. Good food, good company, and a whole lot of fun. If you’re thinking about hosting a dim sum gathering, I highly recommend it. Just remember to plan ahead, order enough food, and don’t forget the tea!
Oh, and one last tip from my experience: Always move the food from the shared dish to your own plate before digging in. It’s just good manners, you know?