sausage cheeseballs, a nachos bar (tortilla chips, salsa, con queso, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, jalapenos), I like the chicken and biscuits idea (I use shredded chicken--just boil the chicken in an herb-stepped water. Shred the chicken--if you want to make it more cohesive, you can make it into chicken salad--and then pile it on biscuits. Be sure you offer condiments for it (mayo and mustard specifically). Brownies or homemade cookies--can't go wrong with either one.
And you might want to try cauliflower salad. *grin* It's just like potato salad, except you substitute cauliflower for the potatoes and leave out the mustard. Cook, refreshing, and decidedly tasty--especially with minced onions, hard boiled eggs, and maybe just a hint of pickle. I've also tried this with half cauliflower and half potatoes--very good.
Ummmmmmm...crab dip. But a can of flaked crab meat, mix it with a bar of softened cream cheese. Place in baking dish, sprinkle cheddar ( I use lots--like a whole bag), paprika, and parsley flakes on top. Bake in a 350 degree oven until bubbling and the cheese on top is golden brown. Serve warm with crackers --wheat thins or Ritz or Sociables. The crab dip itself costs about 5 bucks to make and it's a winner with everyone.
Ummmm....either pitchers of Sangria (if it's an alcohol friendly event) or homemade lemonade.
Nothing wrong with a big loaf of artisan bread or some baguettes and a cheese selection either.