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The Cocktail Party
Cocktail Parties arrived at the scene in the 1950's. Hollywood
glamorized the cocktail party as celebrities stood around in
swanky smoke filled rooms with dim lights casting shadows with
the sound of ice cubes clinking in glasses. Although the images
associated with what a cocktail party was in the 50's may not be
the same nowadays, a cocktail party is still a fantastic way to
entertain.
A reason being that cocktail parties are a great way to
entertain is that they accommodate any kind of guest list
ranging from neighbors to business associates. At a cocktail
party, it is easy to mix guests who might not feel comfortable
sitting across from one another at a dinner party. The
traditional time frame for a cocktail party is two to three
hours in length held between 6 P.M. and 10 P.M.
Perhaps the best thing about a cocktail party is the freedom to
experiment with a wide variety of food on the menu. A cocktail
party is not a dinner party so appetizers and hors'dourves are
served. Most catering services offer complete cocktail party
menus with a wide range of appetizers and hors'dourves to choose
from. Hiring a caterer to cater your cocktail party will allow
you the freedom to mingle with your guests and relax. The going
rate for catering a cocktail party is about $12 per person. Talk
things over with your caterer in regards to food selection and
the quantity of food offered to your guests.
Consider these bits and pieces while planning for your cocktail
party:
* Stock up on plenty of ice. You'll need it for chilling bottles
of wine or champagne as well as serving in drinks on the rocks.
A good rule of thumb is planning to have 1-pound of ice per
guest.
* Be prepared with an assortment of glass styles to cover the
type of drinks you plan to serve. These include wine glasses for
wines, juice and water; straight-sided highballs for tall
drinks; tumblers for spirits and juices; and martini glasses.
* Have twice as many glasses on hand as guests.
* For a 2-hour party where you only plan on serving wine and/or
champagne, you'll need to have one bottle for every two guests.
Have a mix of white and red varieties.
* For a basic bar you'll want to stock up on vodka, whiskey,
wines and beer. For a more complete bar you can add gin,
tequila, rum, bourbon, vermouth, sherry, and brandy.
* Don't forget to stock up on mixers including orange juice,
soda, tonic, ginger ale, cola, tomato juice, Tabasco, lemons,
limes, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce.
* If you anticipate your guests will be wine drinkers, you can
prepare by uncorking a few bottles in advance, and then
replacing the corks.
* Have coffee available for any guests that may need a little
assistance at the end of the party. Your local taxi company
phone number should also be handy and offered to any guests you
believe shouldn't be driving.
Consider hiring a caterer or bartender ($15-$20 per hour) to mix
the drinks for your party. Hiring a caterer will allow you much
more time to socialize with your guests. There are even caterers
that specialize in bartending services only. If you hire a
caterer to handle the drinks at your party, the caterer will be
responsible for the above mentioned alcohol, glasses, ice etc.
A cocktail party suggests a grown-up party. Find a babysitter
for the babes, dust off your high heels, and turn the volume up
a notch on the stereo. Clink-clink, have fun!
About the author:
Josie Lee is a staff writer at the Catering
Services Directory located at
http://www.catering-services-directory.com
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