You want foods that will hold up well on chafing dishes for your Christmas party buffet table. Plus, you’re after easy party foods that don’t take much time to prep, ...

1. Planning and thematic. Start by choosing a theme for your buffet, which will give a common thread to the entire event and help create a unique and memorable atmosphere.

Christmas buffet on Wednesday, Dec. 25, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Price is $99.75 for adults; $50 for children 5-12; free for children under 5. Call 435-615-4240 for reservations.

A Christmas Buffet with options including braised beef short ribs, steamed clams in garlic butter, seared salmon with lobster sauce, prime rib and more ($68, adult. $12, child).

The Padre Hotel (1702 18th St.) will host guests in its Clover Room, serving a Christmas Eve dinner from 4 to 10 p.m. and Christmas Day brunch buffet feast from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. × This page ...