Cooking for a crowd is always challenging, and as any good caterer knows, it’s not simply a matter of creating a triple recipe of a favorite dinner. Catering recipes often need to transport easily, hold up in a warming tray, look attractive on a plate and appeal to a broad section of diners. It’s a tricky challenge. We’d love to hear from experienced caterers who have a solid recipe that’s pleased crowds for years, and from those who are simply accustomed to cooking for a large family crowd. Main dishes can include anything from people-pleasing pasta with a rich tomato sauce to fancier chicken breasts to perfect sides and desserts. Tell us what worked at a favorite event you catered, including weddings, birthdays, reunions and other gatherings.