Save money by doing your own catering for a wedding or any big party or event. In A Banquet on a Budget, author Judy Ridgway draws on her professional and personal experience to show you how to cater for a wedding or any big party, with confidence and style. Learn how to plan, prepare and cook delicious meals for different types of events, including drinks parties with canapés, buffets, and more formal, sit-down meals. For each type of event there are five complete menus plus drinks suggestions, allowing for twenty to sixty guests. There are 120 recipes in total, some with variations, and the menus include full preparation plans and master checklists. The book also includes general advice on: · estimating quantities · cooking for large numbers · choosing food and drink · buying in ready-made items · hiring staff and equipment · professional tips on many other practical considerations