How much food do you expect at a brunch?

I'm hosting Mothers Day brunch, despite my best efforts to try to get out of it this year. We have been doing it for 8 years and I was hoping to actually enjoy MD this year. But that didn't work out. We normally have a TON of food, but I want to scale it down this year and not put so much work and pressure on myself. Do you think this is enough to serve? everything is served buffet/family style.

Assorted bagels and cream cheese with lox, tomatoes, onions
Baked French toast
Bacon/sausage
Pasta with pesto sauce
Pork tenderloin
Salad
Fruit salad
Cake

And we will have coffee, mimosas, wine, water, juice


We normally also have eggs, muffins, donuts, assorted Italian meats, like 4-5 different cheeses, olives, tomato and mozzarella skewers, bread and crackers, a hot veggie, brownies, etc... Do you think I should add any of these back in?

Message edited 5/6/2013 9:28:49 PM.

How much do you expect a a brunch?

I would probably add the eggs back in and maybe the donuts. Other than that it sounds yummy.

Re: How much food do you expect at a brunch?

I don't eat eggs but I've been to plenty of brunches where they make something like a quiche.

In general, it seems like you have more than enough food.

How much food do you expect at a brunch?

If anything, I would add a quiche in. Anything you can make in advance would be on my list! I just did Barefoot Contessa's Pasta, Pesto and Peas for DD's birthday and it was yummy. It's served room temp and can be made ahead as well.

Re: How much food do you expect at a brunch?

i would add the egg back in, and have someone else bring muffins or donuts (so less for you to pick up). Otherwise it sounds like plenty.

Re: How much food do you expect at a brunch?

I think your menu is fine, you could probably skip the pork loin even.

That would be plenty of food IMO, especially if others bring anyting.

Re: How much food do you expect at a brunch?

I would add eggs, a quiche.

I don't think the pork is necessary.

Maybe roasted potatoes?