Can understand your desire to serve a meal your guests will enjoy, however I find it a bit difficult to devise a menu which pleases everybody. The last "big" family dinner was 18 people for my husband's 60th. One guest I knew had some dietary limitations, so I asked what she couldn't eat. I got this long list. (Should have asked what could be eaten.) Tried my very best to have a variety available and served buffet style. At least they could pick more of what they liked and leave the stuff they detested or couldn't eat. It was a lot of work and I wouldn't every tackle something like that again.

Me...I'm just happy if somebody else wants to do the cooking and all I have to do is wait for it to be served.

PS My kids came home with girlfriend and boyfriend who didn't like tomato, capsicum or onion. I didn't know this until I'd launched into my signature pasta dish which consisted of canned tomato soup base with both of the other ingredients and sprinkled with parmesan cheese. It was served, but instead of chunky identifiable pieces in the sauce I got out the Barmix and blended the sauce to mush. They ate it and had seconds. If you can't see it it's not there!