Buffet style reception dinner

Servers. We had a buffet and our catering staff was awesome at making sure people were happy with their portions while also keeping the line moving.

I know the "better" answer it likely get servers, as it prevents cross contamination. However, I prefer to serve myself as I can control the portion sizes.

I would say servers, that way f someone has food allergies there's a staff person right there to ask and be sure!

Servers--without a doubt

Servers at buffets are great

I would think the servers would keep the line moving more efficiently.

Servers

Servers also ensure that the first 100 people don't take too much of any one item and leave nothing for the last 50.

I went to church-ladies-run buffet after a funeral once (they re-filled but didn't serve). The last 2 tables had scrapings, of the dishes offered, and had to get by with 2 desserts each.

Servers 100%

Definitely have servers. It decreased the spread of germs and it ensures you won't run out, because some people take more than one serving size.

Servers will make the lines go quicker and way more smoothly

Servers are faster and help to control the amount of food served.

I agree with Mrs. Coakley, servers are more sanitary. I also think servers tend to up the level of formality a bit.

We did servers.

Servers

We did a buffet with servers. Things went smoothly and quickly.

Team Servers

(if people want a smaller or larger portion - they can tell the server)

Servers

Servers.. and ask how it is going to be set up because if it's just one pan of each and you have to wait in one long line that becomes annoying as a guest.