throwing a work baby shower- need menu ideas

I'm throwing my co-worker a baby shower at work next thursday, and my supervisor and I are deciding the menu now.

We're basically going in two directions- Pizza Party or Hot Buffet type. It's only going to be about 12 adults & 2 kids total.

Tell me if this is enough food, and what else should be included


Pizza

4-5 Regular Pies
Large Tray of Tossed Salad with Italian Dressing
???
Cake & Cookies


Hot Buffet

1/2 Tray of Chicken Parm
1/2 Tray of Italian Meatballs
1 Tray of Penne A La Vodka
Large tray of Tossed Salad with Italian Dressing
Cake & Cookies


We're a very laid back office, so my supervisor feels like the hot buffet may be too much, but I feel the pizza party is too casual for a baby shower. Maybe if we were to include something else besides pizza & salad, but what?

Re: throwing a work baby shower- need menu ideas

What about an assortment of different sandwiches instead of the meatballs and chicken parm? Maybe make the salad more creative. Add nuts, fruit, interesting cheeses, beans etc.
ETA: I think the quality and variety of pizza is very important. Find a really good pizzeria where you can get a nice assortment of high quality pies ( different kinds of veggie/ meat toppings, whole wheat, thin crust/thick crust etc)

Message edited 7/24/2012 8:19:58 PM.

Re: throwing a work baby shower- need menu ideas

id vote for the buffet just cuz i hate when my job orders pizza. the pizza place is literally down the block but by the time they get all the pies cooked and delivered they are eh. i prefer hot fresh pizza.
however, if you go with pizza...maybe garlic knots or some hero's that you can slice into small servings? panini's? rice balls? pepperoni rolls?