Party Planning Checklist:

 One week or more in advance

Paper Product calculations are assessed on a per person basis.
Example: 18 guests, 36 dinner plates.

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  • 2 dinner plates per person
  • 1 dessert plate per person and one appetizer plate if serving the dip separately
  • 3 forks per person
  • 1 knife per person
  • 3 beverage napkins per person or 2 dinner napkins per person
  • 3 beverage cups per person

Beverage calculations need to be assessed by evaluating who is attending your event, but as a standard rule, this can help.

For 18 guests:

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  • 4 2-liter bottles of soda or 2 cans per person
  • Bottled water 2 per person
  • If doing a punch 8 liters of liquid total

One Day Before

• Purchase any perishable items including greens for salads, fruit, flowers and ice.
• Clean and Decorate the party space

Day of Timeline:

• Your day of timeline will be determined by number the of guests and time of service.  Remember to always finish with the following two items.
  • Take the last few minutes to place everything on the table and take a breath.
  • Enjoy the Party

With a little help from Dream Dinners and a few family members or close friends you can host a fantastic holiday party!