How does the timing work with regard to appetizers, main buffet, and dessert?
For evening parties, the first hour is the ‘appetizer hour’ where we serve the appetizers and the bar is opened. About an hour and fifteen minutes after the start of the party the main buffet is served. Dessert buffet is served an hour BEFORE the end of the party. This is not set in stone, but this is our typical time structure. For daytime parties, we tend to put out the appetizers and main buffet at the start of the party since guests tend to want to spend a lot of time at the beach. Desserts are usually put out an hour before the end of the party.
