How to Prepare Food for a Lingerie Party

Preparing food for party guests can be intimidating. It's always nice to have an estimate for the number of guests expected, some idea of the kind of taste the guests have and the amount of money allowed in the budget.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Know how many guests plan to come to the lingerie party. Requesting an RSVP is a good way to get an accurate estimate. It may not be an exact number, but it is the way to get the closest estimate possible.
2. Plan a menu for your lingerie party. The menu will be dependent upon the budget and the number of guests attending. A less formal approach is finger foods, while a more formal approach are dishes that require much cooking time and serving plates. There are numerous recipes that can be found for either approach.
3. Find a party food calculator. When planning food for the lingerie party, make sure to think about beverages, alcoholic drinks, plates, napkins, cups and ice.
4. Buy any and all non-perishable items well ahead of time. You will be better prepared if you've stocked up. Believe it or not, items such as napkins and ice can be forgotten easily if you've waited until the end to get them. When concentration is focused on the food and beverages themselves, it is easy to forget about the smaller but needed items.
5. Prepare some foods the day before the party. When choosing what to prepare, think about what will keep best. This is also a good time to set out utensils and to set up tables. It may help to develop a checklist so you don't forget anything.
6. Finish preparing the food. As it is prepared, make sure to store it somewhere safe. After you have prepared all you have planned, review the set-up to make sure nothing has been forgotten.

Tips & Warnings

• Informally ask a few guests for food ideas. You can even provide a place on the invitation where guests can circle some party food choices.
• Remember that some guests may be allergic to certain types of food.

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