HTML Preview Printable Party Planning Checklist page number 1.
Party Planning Checklist
As a convenience to you, this document can be used to assist you in planning a party or gathering.
The Southside BBQ Company would love to help you plan your party, event or gathering. Feel free to call us at
(412) 892-8566 or visit us online at SouthsideBBQCompany.com. Thank you.
Use this party planning checklist to guide you through the details:
•
Make list of people to invite.
•
Mark the date on your calendar.
•
Send invitations (by mail, e-mail, or phone).
•
Plan the menu, including the beverages.
•
Make shopping list (food, paper goods, decorations).
•
Plan cooking schedule: Determine what can be made ahead and frozen, day before, and that day, and
what you are buying already prepared.
•
Make list of equipment needed (rental chairs and table).
•
Plan the layout of the rooms. (Make sure all the food tables are not right on top of each other to
ensure smooth flow for people to mingle.)
•
Plan music.
•
Plan lighting.
•
Buy or make a centerpiece or other decorations.
•
Check your stock of cleaning supplies for before and after the party.
•
Make sure you have all the platters and serving pieces you'll need.
During the Party
Here are some things to think about for your guests:
•
Coat rack (hangers or a separate room to put coats)
•
A place to put boots or umbrellas
•
Ice, ice bucket, ice tongs, or scoop
•
Cocktail napkins (2 per person)
•
Candles
•
Paper towels
•
Extra toilet paper
•
Plates (appetizer, salad, dinner, dessert)
•
Glasses (water, wine, mixed drink, beer, soda, coffee); some beverages can use the same type of glass