 So you're having a party. Before you send out those flashy eVites here are a few tips on pulling off an unforgettable get-to-gether.
First of all, get your terminology right. While it may sound sophisticated to call your party a "soiree," make sure you know what it means. A soiree is a high-end affair where guests dress to the Nines. A "fete" is a cocktail party held in someone's honor. A "get-to-together" is an informal gathering of close friends and family. Then there's the cook-out party, dinner party and cocktail party--all self explanatory.
A party is not a party without food and drink so getting quantities right is essential. Imagine if you ran out of Canapés before all of your guests even arrived! Keep these things in mind when planning your menu:
·A bottle of wine serves six glasses. Assume each person will consume 3-4 drinks per hour. The idea is to plan for more, rather than inform your guests that the well has run dry.
·The average person eats seven appetizers at a cocktail reception.
·A good rule of thumb for appetizers is: for less than eight people, serve 1-2 different kinds of hors d'oeuvres; for eight or more, serve four kinds with one from each food category (fish or shellfish, cheese, vegetables and meat).
·An hors d'oeuvres can be eaten in 1-2 bites.
To take some of the food planning burden off your shoulders you could invite your guests to bring appetizers and beverages to share. This really only works for casual affairs but is a good way to sample different types of food and make sure that there is enough to go around. Even if your party is last minute, Appetizerstogo.com is the perfect solution for smart party planning. Offering more than 150 hors d'oeuvres, including coconut shrimp, gyoza, Beef Wellington, chicken teriyaki satays and Brie with honey mustard and walnuts in filo, Appetizerstogo.com will ship your order to you overnight. Now all you need is music and people.
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