Before Execution

It could take a lifetime trying to execute such a thing, though with enough people and resources, that time can be cut down significantly. However, there are likely to be some sacrifices made to authenticity. 

The very basics I'm looking at are:

• Time Frame and Region: (I am presently favouring late 16th century England, this is to do with the fact that I have ignored English cooking, or only lightly dabbled with it, in the past so have been concentrating on it for the past 5 or so years) I haven't really narrowed it down very much yet
• Reason and Meal type: People just didn't up and decide to have a really large feast for no occasion what-so-ever, nor was it very plausible that they were have an occasion to celebrate and feast with many on a mere couple meat cuts, some pudding and wine. This also includes time of day the meal is to be taken, if I'm doing English, will it be dinner or supper (it would unlikely be breakfast for this purpose). Also, what is the standing of the person in society who is hosting the meal?
• Time of year: Before planning the menu, time of year is important not just for those who wish to use the study of the humours but also to determine what was available fresh or likely to be eaten from storage. 
• Menu: Carefully planned from the information given above as well as what order it should be brought out. This would likely be planned out in 3 courses and not just because of preference but due to being more plausible. 
• Dishes: These should be well practiced and understood within our limitations. Here some sacrifices are likely to be made via modern kitchens and limited resources. 

Some compromises I see happening in the face of limited resources would be things pertaining to service. Can we get tables properly fitted? Can we get people working in service trained on their roles, can enough even be found to participate? Will there be enough in regards to furnishings and can we separate diners appropriately without injuring modern senses... how do we educate, as this should be both pleasurable as well as an educational experience? 

Other areas of concern are how people may react to an event focused on a specific time and place in an organization such as the SCA? Obviously it is doable, and has been done, but how would we wish to deal with it and would we make any changes? 

Another item not to be forgotten would be entertainment, which can include the food itself as well as food like items and other play and if there would be any other activity attached to the feast. I guess that would depend on the reason for the feast in the first place.