Feeding the 5000 (or 300)

Our first family dinner was a success in so many ways. The biggest way? That we didn't run out of food! 180 people had signed up, we decided to plan for 50 more than that, and we ended up feeding almost 300!
People were very patient, considering we had to set up five extra tables. We had to ask people to share food from table to table.
Many commented on how fun it was to eat "family style" by passing the food around the table instead of standing in a serving line.

We have already shared lots of ways to make it even better next time. Would love to hear your ideas!