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.

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 restaurant will serve an all-you-can-eat Christmas brunch buffet between 9 a.m. — 2 p.m. featuring a ham and tri-tip carving station, a taco station, Mexican favorites, soups, salads, a ...