OK FOODIES DINNER PARTY MENUS NEEDED - DH's 40th, 16 guests (inc veggie)

[crunchie]

So I have agreed to do a Dinner party on the Sat night - 16 guests, then a family lunch party on the Sunday (17 guests inc children aged 2 - 13). So far ideas are

Sat eve
Starter - Spinach, bacon, avocado salad (quails eggs for veggies). Can be plated up quick and easy, with home-made bread.

Main - Slow roast lemon chicken and rice, with french beans and broccoli. However may have to do chicken on Sunday as better for kids.
No idea on veggie option (and I am the veggie!!)

Pud - Chocolate pots (easy to pre-do) and cheese board

Sunday Lunch
Was going to be 24Hr roast pork, but that has been vetoed as 'doesn't agree' with SIL. So has to be chicken I think, plus a veggie option.
Potato gratin and veggies on teh side

Pud - Sticky toffee pudding and ice cream and a fruit brulee I think.

So I need inspiration for Sat night main course to feed 16, and some great veggie ideas.

Thanks

Yes - just checked - the 'Venison in White wine' in the 'cooking in advance' section. DH has done it a couple of times for a special meal - involves lots of marinating, and is v delicious.

How about spicey chicken kebabs on skewers can marrinade chicken pieces then put on sticks and stick in oven well in advance , pilaf rice with saffron and pinenuts, and sauted fennel, red and yellow peppers with garlic and black olives.
this dish is really nice and great for loadsa people,
If you want the full receipe let me know!

How about a beef or salmon encroute for the meat eaters and a veggie version using mushrooms, kidney beans, broccoli and carrots in a cheese sauce encased in puff pastry?