Party's back on, and I had to throw everything out!

[Anonymous]

Our power just came back on, so that means that I will have 30 people (adults and kids) here tonight.
I have drinks, but can anyone suggest some easy (read: things I can buy) food ideas that won't leave my guests starving.

Thank you!

[Anonymous]

Make it a potluck?

[Anonymous]

Carry-out dinner from somewhere, like a couple trays from Maggiano's?

[Anonymous]

Casual? Stouffers's frozen enchiladas, frozen lasagna, frozen mac and cheese for kids (and this adult!).
Green salad.
Fruit salad.

[Anonymous]

Just order pizza and have a few people bring some apps/snacks. Go buy some halloween cookies and cupcakes at the store.

[Anonymous]

Antipasto plate for appetizers - you can get pre sliced Italian meats and cheeses, some mozzarella balls, olives, artichoke hearts, and put it all on a big plate. Looks like way more effort that it it - which is basically opening a bunch of packages.

[Anonymous]

Order a ton of pizza. Maybe 9 for 30 people? Meat, veggie, cheese, and a white or two?

Have a big giant bowl of lettuce and a big giant tray of salad fixings (veggies - fresh and marinated, olives, meats and cheeses if you're feeling fancy, hot peppers) and about 5 types of bottled dressing.

Buy cupcakes and cookies or candy.

Paper plates and napkins, plastic silverware.

Done!