These buffet-style luncheon menus are excellent for afternoon or early evening parties.  The party food is light and just right for warmer weather. Life is made easier by purchasing desserts from your favorite bakery or market. 

They would also serve well for brunch. Preview brunch menus and think about mixing and matching dishes from those menus with the luncheon menu dishes.  Remember color, texture and taste.  With a few changes in presentation you can also use these menus for an afternoon sit-down lunch or informal dinner party.

Go to Chef-Menus.com--Party Planning for more information and tips. Then come back here to sample our collection of tasty luncheon menus to consider for your next party. Recipes, helpful hints and make ahead advice are all included

The time to consider these buffet menus is for:  Baby Showers, Birthday celebrations, Anniversary parties, Bridal showers.  

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brunch and luncheon menu recipes

These recipes work well on any brunch or lunch menu.  Mix and match to create your own special party menu

Baked Ziti with Tomatoes, Basil and Cheese

Easy Green Beans Italiano

Ham and Black Bean Salad

Spinach and Garlic Frittata

Southwestern Breakfast Casserole

Crab Salad Lettuce Wraps

Baby Portobello Stuffed Mushrooms

Mini Crab Cakes with Mango Salsa

Assorted Crispy Crackers

Broiled Baby Lamb Chops with Tomato Oregano and Cumin Vinaigrette

Baby Baked Potatoes with Herbs and Butter

Tender Baby Vegetable Salad Platter with

 Creamy Garlic Dressing 

Curried Chicken Salad on Mini Croissants

Fruit in Wine

Petit Fours
Mini Cupcakes
Lemon Mousse

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Marinated Cheese Skewers

Honey Sesame Mini Sausages

Shrimp Salad Louis 

Mini Soft Bread Sticks or Corn Sticks

Spicy Chicken Satay with Ginger Peanut Sauce

Mediterranean Finger Sandwiches

Orange and Grape Salad

Petit Fours
Orange Sherbet 
Ice Cream