Is a buffet a cheaper option for dinner?
Not necessarily. While a sit-down, or plated, dinner will cost more for kitchen staff and waiters, a buffet can cost you more in equipment as you’ll need buffet tables, linens, serving utensils and chaffing dishes or platters that you wouldn’t need otherwise. Especially in tight spaces, a buffet can be a bad idea as buffet tables will take up precious floor space that could be put to better use. We have several strategies for getting the most from your dining experience so be sure to ask.