FOOD & DRINKS

Hosting a party or game night where the host prepares all the food can be a great way to showcase skills and provide a unique and personalized experience for your guests and it allows you control to customize the menu.

• Plan ahead: Make a list of all the food and drinks you want to serve and create a shopping list. This will help you avoid forgetting anything and ensure you have everything you need on hand.

• Choose easy-to-prepare foods: Consider serving foods that are easy to prepare and can be made in advance. Finger foods, dips, and desserts are always a hit at parties and can be made ahead of time.

• Consider dietary restrictions: Make sure to ask your guests if they have any dietary restrictions or allergies. This will help you ensure that there are options for everyone to enjoy.

• Make a variety of drinks: Offer a variety of drinks, including non-alcoholic options. This will ensure that everyone has something they enjoy to drink.

• Keep it simple: Don't try to make everything from scratch. Consider using pre-made items like frozen appetizers or pre-mixed drinks to save time and effort.

• Use disposable plates and utensils: To make clean-up easier, consider using disposable plates, cups, and utensils. This will save time on washing dishes and allow you to spend more time enjoying the party.

• Don't forget the ice: Make sure you have plenty of ice on hand for drinks and keeping food cold.

Having a potluck for a party or game night is a great way to engage guests and make them feel involved in the event. With a potluck, each guest brings a dish to share, making for a diverse and exciting menu.

• Plan ahead: Let your guests know ahead of time that you will be doing a potluck and ask them to RSVP with what they plan to bring. This will help you ensure that there is a good variety of food and drinks.

• Coordinate the dishes: Make sure there is a good balance of appetizers, main dishes, sides, and desserts. Consider asking your guests to bring a specific type of dish to help balance everything out.

• Consider dietary restrictions: Ask your guests to let you know if they have any dietary restrictions or allergies. This will help you ensure that there are options for everyone to enjoy.

• Provide serving dishes and utensils:  Consider labeling the serving dishes with what dish they are for to help avoid confusion.

• Have extra food on hand: Consider having a few backup dishes or snacks on hand in case someone forgets to bring something or there isn't enough of a certain dish.

• Label the dishes: Ask your guests to label their dishes with what they are and if they contain any common allergens (e.g. nuts, dairy, gluten).

• Set up the food area: Set up a designated area for the food and drinks. Consider setting up a buffet-style table with plates, napkins, and utensils nearby.

Having a party or game night catered can be a great option for hosts who want to focus on enjoying their event rather than worrying about food and drink logistics. 

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1. Plan ahead: Contact a catering company well in advance of the party and discuss your needs and budget. Make sure to give them plenty of notice so they can accommodate your requests.

2. Choose a variety of foods: Consider serving a variety of appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts to cater to different tastes and dietary restrictions.

3. Consider dietary restrictions: Make sure to ask your guests if they have any dietary restrictions or allergies. 

4. Set up the food area: Set up a designated area for the food and drinks. Consider setting up a buffet-style table with plates, napkins, and utensils nearby.

5. Label the dishes: Make sure to label the dishes with what they are and if they contain any common allergens

6. Have enough food and drinks: Make sure to order enough food and drinks for the number of guests you are expecting. 

7. Hire servers: Consider hiring servers to help set up and serve the food and drinks. This will allow you to focus on hosting the party and spending time with your guests.

8. Clean-up: Make sure to discuss the clean-up process with the catering company.