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There are so many things in this life that deserve a proper celebration\u2026birthdays, graduations, weddings, new babies, friendship, holidays \u2014 the list goes on. While these are supposed to be joyous occasions, if you\u2019re playing host at home for a party, it can sometimes become more stressful than fun, especially if you don\u2019t know where to begin. Let us break the planning process down for you, so you can host the perfect at-home party every time.<\/span><\/p>\n What is the event?<\/i><\/b> Start with the reason you\u2019re hosting the party. Maybe it\u2019s an anniversary celebration for your closest friends, a graduation for a young relative and shower for a first mother. Whatever the occasion, this will help guide your planning from the start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Who is invited?<\/i><\/b> Typically, one of the most important parts of planning a party at home is the guest list. Once you have a reason to celebrate, look at who you want to be there with you. You can estimate that about 70-80 percent of your invitees will attend, so keep that in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n Date and time?<\/i><\/b> Look at your schedule and ask your most important guests when would work best! It\u2019s best to send party invitations three weeks before your party date for birthday parties or general celebrations.<\/span><\/p>\n How to send your invite? <\/i><\/b>The next natural to-do is to get your invites out! You can print and mail invites or design and email them by using online services like <\/span>Minted<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Punchbowl<\/span><\/a>. If it\u2019s an informal party, you can always just send a standard email, call or text your guests as well!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Next, it\u2019s important to break down everything you\u2019ll need for the event. Here are some typical considerations for an at-home party:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Once you have your list, break it down based on what you\u2019ll do yourself and what you\u2019ll want help with from a caterer and external vendors. Think about the number of guests you\u2019ll be having. Do you want to be responsible for cooking and bussing plates throughout the event, or do you want to bring in professionals to help you so you can enjoy? You can choose to have the party fully staffed or do a take-away option to bypass cooking.<\/span><\/p>\n The food and beverage is always the highlight for any party, right? So, it\u2019s important to make it the best it can possibly be! That\u2019s where we can come in and help. No matter the occasion, we have incredible options for any celebration on our <\/span>Take-Away Menu<\/span><\/a> or our <\/span>Off the Menu Menu<\/span><\/a>. The options are completely customizable; you can have the full event catered, or simply pick up some staples like desserts or apps that you don\u2019t have time to cook.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re hosting a casual afternoon grad party, think about the following menu items:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Finally, a <\/span>specialty cake<\/span><\/a> by our bakers for your grad!<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re hosting an elevated evening to celebrate a milestone birthday for your best friend, these selections are fitting:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For a bridal brunch, the following dishes are great staples:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Welcome everyone with glasses of bubbly or a specialty cocktail to really wow your guests!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Beyond the menu, consider all the special touches that will elevate your event. If it\u2019s a Cinco de Mayo fiesta, grab sombreros for centerpieces. If it\u2019s a bridal brunch, make the wedding colors pop with colored linens and special favors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We can help<\/span><\/a> create a one-of-a-kind backdrop for your party, provide all the china if you don\u2019t have enough, provide a bartender and more. One of the positives of bringing in a caterer is the years of experience you\u2019ll have on your side to run through each detail one-by-one.<\/span><\/p>\n Clean the house, go through the plan for the day with your vendors and helpers, set up all your d\u00e9cor \u2013 and <\/span>Let\u2019s Party!<\/b><\/p>\n Contact us today<\/b><\/a> for all your at-home party catering and service needs!<\/span><\/p>\n More articles you might enjoy:<\/b><\/p>\n There are so many things in this life that deserve a proper celebration\u2026birthdays, graduations, weddings, new babies, friendship, holidays \u2014 the list goes on.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":422,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cateringbygeorge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/featured-image.jpg?fit=355%2C355&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pa8Jvh-6D","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":41,"url":"https:\/\/cateringbygeorge.com\/blog\/six-sweet-houston-summer-catering-ideas-for-your-next-celebration\/","url_meta":{"origin":411,"position":0},"title":"Six Sweet Houston Summer Catering Ideas for Your Next Celebration","author":"Kim George","date":"May 25, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"Here are six Houston summer catering ideas for your next celebration, from graduation parties and birthdays to anniversaries and the 4th of July.","rel":"","context":"Similar post","block_context":{"text":"Similar post","link":""},"img":{"alt_text":"6 Summer catering Ideas","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cateringbygeorge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/6-summer-catering-ideas.jpg?fit=355%2C355&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":159,"url":"https:\/\/cateringbygeorge.com\/blog\/top-menu-ideas-for-a-birthday-party-at-home\/","url_meta":{"origin":411,"position":1},"title":"Top Menu Ideas for a Birthday Party at Home","author":"Kim George","date":"August 16, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"Birthdays matter. 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The Devil is in the Details<\/b><\/h2>\n
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