It’s help-yourself and DIY, there’s nothing we don’t love about buffet style when feeding a crowd.

When you’re feeding the troops, the buffet eliminates the need to plate up, and guests will be grateful not to have to wait. Fussy eaters can pick through the offerings, and the host can get to the business of having fun.

The Starter

A large bowl filled with green leaves and crispy cheese pieces, the only problem will be making enough to go around.

Drinks writer Mike Bennie says, “This feast offers an opportunity to match up some more unusual wine grape varieties, so don’t be afraid to reach out and try something new, or with a complex name.”

Drink match: Gruner veltliner (try Hahndorf Hill Gruner Veltliner)

The Main

The ultimate gluten-free lasagna, eggplant parmigiana can be cut up in different portion sizes to feed your hungriest and most restrained guests alike.

Drink match: Flavoursome zinfandel (try Cape Mentelle Zinfandel)

The Dessert

Cake is the best kind of help-yourself dessert, and will anyone notice if we go back for a second slice?

Drink match: Sticky as you like (Osawa Wines Late Picked Gewurztraminer)