Quick thought, how about using old frames as your serving trays to get your theme out. Your the best at coming up with menus! I can't compete with your ideas.
But as far as theme.....You could present your h.d.'s on trays that are framed, like art. Place doileys under the glass or just go with black paper (no art work in the frame the food on it is the art) then put a frame around it and you have your h.d.'s presented on the glass as art nicely framed. Hit a garage sale or a flea market for some cheap frames. I can't spell it but what about your wait staff wearing berets (hats) or having a paint brush sticking out of their pocket?
I've seen molds for frames at the craft store, their designed for other uses but since there identical to chocolate molds they'd be usable (totally food safe). If you pass petite fours for dessert you could use chocolate frames on the tray or as personal pieces (but I'd make them out of sugar like sugar easter eggs, it's cheaper and much quicker).
Theres the obvious plate of sorbets, etc... many "art" themed desserts in the Grand Finales book ideas you could carry into your hot food but I tend to think from your previous posts your more into the food then the look. That's why I'm suggesting carrying out the theme in what you food is served on.
I know it's kind of Martha ish but......it's late and I'm loosing it.
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