Buffet vs Stations at ADH?

[CMA21]

So I'm starting to plan my DFTW, we're looking at a date in October of 2013...so almost time to hear if we get our date!! We're planning on having our reception at ADH, but I just have one question about the food. I know if you have your reception there you have to have a buffet, but does this also include "stations." Looking at the pre-made menus that our wedding consultant provided some list buffets and some list stations.

I'm not exactly sure what the different is, but when talking to the wedding consultant I mentioned we may want stations and she responded by asking "if I knew that ADH was buffet only?" I said "yes", and she said "ok, so you mean some action stations then?" At the time I said "sure", because I just thought they were all the same, but now I'm just confused.

Has anybody dealt with this at ADH before, or in general might know what / if there is a different between buffet, stations, and action stations?? Any hep at all is appreciated, I'm just starting the planning process so it gets overwhelming fast haha

 

[LyndsayJ]

Our reception is at Atlantic Dance Hall...we're also having a buffet with action stations.

I'm also not entirely sure what the difference between a buffet and stations would be, but I do know that action stations within the buffet are definitely allowed (if not, we're in for a surprise next month).

 

[CMA21]

Great! Thanks so much! At least if I know action stations are available then that makes me happy!! And I hope your wedding / reception is wonderful!!

 

[SheilaHeartsDisney]

We had our reception at ADH in June and we had a buffet table and two action stations. So it should work out just fine.

 

[lurkyloo]

Action stations are enhancements to the traditional buffet line. With a buffet, food is kept in warmers and guests walk down the line to serve themselves. Action stations are manned by cast members who either serve food that's already cooked (like at a carving station) or cook food to order (like at a build-your-own omelette station).