Personally, the most high anxiety past of hostessing a party is wondering how much food prep is necessary. As a result I always, always, ALWAYS have tons of left overs and often stock up on glass tupperware to send guests home full with extras for round two. We all know that a party without enough food is like showing up to a formal event under dressed – it is a bust. But before you start scribbling madness on the grocery list first consider if your party is a cocktail party with appetizers only or a dinner party where apps may be lighter but a fabulous entree with delicious sides is required, is this a wine drinking crowd or a hard liquor type of crew? Figuring out these answers will help you organize the timing of each food item while also not maxing out the CC on feeding the entire zip code. (For the beverages section feel free to multiply by 3 or whatever number fits your BFF’s!)
