is this enough food for xmas eve buffet?

[momager1]

Long story short. Have moved abroad to the Dominican. Husbands best friend and family have been here for 20 years. I am doing xmas eve at our house and my goddaughter (14 yr old) wants to do a mexican buffet . She is just learning to bake and cook from me as her mum hates all things kitchen lol. For background. I am a certified chef. The chef in me wants to do a beef wellington and fixings..but she wants mexican. So. Does this sound ok for 4 adults and two young teens. I also would like some leftovers as we have two night guards here and would like to make them a plate.
OK.. so condiments and such ..
shred lettuce, dice tomatoes, scallions, shred cheese, Salsa, sour cream, dice avocodo, Homemade avocado cream, Homemade cilantro lime cream. Big bowl of nacho chips and homemade tortilla wraps.

Meats. Pulled mexi chicken and plain chicken (for our picky one lol) Pork carnita, Chili lime shrimp

Sides. Mexican cold street corn salad and hot mexi rice

Dessert
Churros with carmel and chocolate sauces for dipping
Cherry cheesecake (for my husband as he has always had it on xmas eve lol)

what am I missing?
Yes I have catered for years thru my restaurant but it is a bit different this year and since I owned a steakhouse, never had the need to do a mexican theme .

Help please

Refried beans

omg @tokesqueen how did I not think of that!! yes. thank you, quick and easy to make as well

Refried beans are easy, but nit really quick if you do them properly.
Whether it’s enough or not will depend on the quantity of each dish you make, surely?

you are right, done right not quick but a can and some spices and bobs your uncle. I cannot take ten hours to do them lol. Down here refried beans are not a huge thing, but my husband loves them. So quick and easy ones are now on the menu

I am looking at enough to make at least 4 tacos each and the two side dishes are very large. Should I up the quantities to 6 tacos each? Keep in mind that there will be a huge platter of chicken nachos also

Can I come?
Sounds delicious 🤤

@pilates sure!! more the merrier!

Some mini empanadas

Your menu sounds lovely

Do you have any vegans or vegetarians? If shredded jackfruit is great as a meat replacement

@Dartmoorcheffy nope no veggies. I wanted to carne asado tacos too but unfortunately the beef here, is SHIT. I know the quantities I need of everything, as owning a restaurant and catering for years teaches you aprox how much food needed per person, but I was worried if I had enough VARIETY not quantity. I think mini empanadas is a great shout out! I can prep them and freeze them this week and make a nice sauce to dip! Thank you!!

Do you live in the Dominican @momager1?

You never said.

@Galiana Yes we live in Punta Cana Dominican Republic

Do you have any veggies to cater for, if so then a bean recipe or refried beans would be good.

This sounds great! We have done Mexican a lot on Christmas Eve because it’s different to the traditional foods and leftovers you get over the following days. Sounds like a great spread.

Sounds like tons to me!

Sounds like enough and good variety. I love Mexican food and it all sounds delicious so I may have to fly over for some 🤣