Crowd-favorite foods aren't always the tidiest. While guests may love some hearty or sweet classic foods, they don't love the hassle involved with trying to eat them while also working a room with handshakes and business cards, or simply trying to engage with an event's message. Instead of that distraction, take inspiration from these catering ideas that spin traditionally messy foods into easy-to-eat, grab-and-go items that allow guests to focus on the purpose of the event—rather than on their sticky hands or stained clothes.
Fried chicken
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S'mores
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Tiramisu
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Spaghetti and meatballs
Photo: Jan Van Pak Photography
Paella
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Salad
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Hummus and Pita
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Soup
Photo: Courtesy of Elaina Vazquez