"Michael Odom" wrote in message
> We're having a shindig at our place the last Friday of the month.
> We're expecting about 55-60 people. It's to be an open house for her
> department (academic, that is) and mine, along with several guests
> from Dallas. D just informed me that the function she's accepted
> responsibility for is traditionally a dinner.
>
> Now I like cooking. I'm pretty good at it, in fact. But a dinner for
> 60 people is beyond anything I've ever attempted. So she suggested
> having the event catered.
>
> modom

Have it catered. I've done it both ways - prepared and cooked for large
parties, plus had them catered. I guarantee - you'll enjoy your own party
and be more relaxed if others prepare the food and do the cooking. Main
thing - enjoy yourselves.

Dora