P A R T Y    P L A N N I N G
The Who:
Who is the event for?

Who is giving or the event?

Who will be in attendance?
     
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Vegetarians, medical conditions, youngsters, all teen girls…)

The What:   
What is the purpose of the event?

What are your priorities?

What are your budgetary concerns?

What are the expectations of your guests?
        
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Formal/informal, self service/table service, seated/standing...Favorite/ethnic/expected dishes…)

The When:
When is the event, the actual time?
        
                                                             (
Beginning time, ending time, morning, afternoon or evening…)
Is it a seasonal event, ethnic or religious holiday?
                                                                               ( Spring, fall, summer or winter, Christmas, Valentine’s…)

The Where:
Where is the location?
        
       
                                    (Garden, dining room, church, exhibition hall, cafeteria)
Is it in a familiar kitchen?
        
       
                                       (Or a rental location or someone else's house?)

The How:
How many guests will there be?

How much food is expected based on the time of day and type of event?

The Why:
Why are you having the party?
       
                                                       (
Birthday, business meeting, bar or bas mitzvah, graduation)…

Other concerns/notes:
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