Offer an assortment of appetizers (about eight appetizers per person)
Select food and drinks that have broad appeal
Keep it simple
Select a few dishes that can be prepared ahead of time
Offer an assortment of meat, poultry, fish, cheese, vegetables or fruits
Decide which food will taste good together (consider rich, highly flavored food, simple, fresh, etc,)
Offer a variety of hot and cold foods
Serve party-friendly food (foods that are not messy or greasy)
Offer some food items for guest with diet restrictions such as vegetarian, sugar-free, low-sodium, etc.)
Avoid repeating flavors
Offer drink choices (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
Always end with coffee and dessert
Avoid dishes that require painstaking serving techniques or last-minute preparation (unless you have plenty of help)
Don't try new recipes unless you are completely satisfied with them
Cocktails parties should last no longer than 3 hours (if longer, the host should serve dinner)
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