Know Your Crowd

This month's party tips are taken from my book:

 

Party Planning Secrets

The Ultimate Guide to a Successful Party

 

Know Your Crowd

 

Instead of planning your party around what you like, consider what your guests like. This goes for all stages of your party, such as your theme, music, and menu.

 

Garlic is great, but if it’s a cocktail party and people are talking close to each other, think twice about the amount you use.

 

Consider the age group of your guests. This will tell you a little bit about their eating habits. Older people tend to stay away from spicy and chewy foods, whereas younger people like trendy foods.

 

For a children’s party with lots of adults in attendance, provide two menus: one for the children and one for the adults.

 

Knowing your crowd will tell you if you should serve beer, wine, or possibly tropical blended drinks. Maybe it’s a martini crowd. If it’s a dancing crowd, make sure to provide music and an area for dancing.

 

Themes are great, but a toga party probably would not be a great choice for an older crowd. But then again, maybe it will. That’s the point of knowing your crowd. Take a minute and consider the crowd. It’s that simple!

 

My “Five Steps for Creating the Energy for an Outrageously Successful Party,” will provide you with all the necessary ingredients to plan and host memorable events that you and your guests will rave about. Whether you’re planning a fundraiser, grand opening, holiday party or family celebration, let my 30+ years in the party planning and catering business be your guide to hosting an outrageously successful and stress-free event. Order your book today!

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Happy Holidays!!!

It's that time of the year again for holiday parties and family gatherings. It doesn't matter what religion you practice,  this is a universal time! 

 

Have you been thinking about throwing that perfect Christmas cocktail party, holiday office party, or an elegant sit-down dinner?  

 

if you want your event to be successful, you must begin planning the details... ASAP! 

 

Planning in advance is the key to the success of any party or event!

 

Consider the presentation, and make a list a few days before the party of  every item you will need,  and you will have a fun, holiday party, that everyone will enjoy!

 

I would like to wish everyone the most wonderful holiday season, and a very, happy, happy, New Year!!!

 

  

If you want to do something special this Holiday season, give PartyCharlie a call.  I specialize in traditional parties to out of this world extravaganzas!

HOLIDAY OFFICE PARTY TIPS:

 

Choose a party theme. This can be helpful in deciding food choices and atmosphere.

 

Send out a memo at least three weeks in advance.  

 

Have breakfast or lunch instead of an evening office party. This can allow employees to include their families in the festivities.

 

Have employees donate gifts to a charitable organization instead of exchanging gifts.

 

Remembering guests names isn't always easy; create festive name-tags.

 

Make sure there are plenty of alternative, non-alcoholic beverages available.

 

If alcohol is served, make sure that arrangements are made for taxis to take people home or arrange a designated driver system.

 

Call PartyCharlie, and I'll help you create the most festive, electrifying, fun-filled Holiday Office Party that you and your co-workers will ever experience!

 

Call now and reserve your place in party history! Large or small... Elegant to wild... We do it all! Experience + Imagination = SATISFACTION!

 

My “Five Steps for Creating the Energy for an Outrageously Successful Party,” will provide you with all the necessary ingredients to plan and host memorable events that you and your guests will rave about. Whether you’re planning a fundraiser, grand opening, holiday party or family celebration, let my 30+ years in the party planning and catering business be your guide to hosting an outrageously successful and stress-free event. Order your book today!

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Tips for a stress-free party planning holiday season!

Okay, I know it's only October, but the holiday season has a way of sneaking up on all of us!  

Halloween is just down the road. 

For fun with the entire family, check out my pumpkin carving tips in my “Tips, and Tricks,” section.

It is never too soon to plan for your Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve events.  

Whether you use a professional caterer, or do it yourself, proper planning is the key to any successful party...

Here’s my tips for a stress-free party planning holiday season: 

1. Decide on the date, time, and place.

2. Plan the menu and the guest list.

3. Give careful thought to table settings and decorations. 

4. Make a list of everything you need to rent or borrow.

5. A checklist for food and beverages.

6. Shop in advance for everything that is not perishable.

7. Plan a cooking timetable.

8. Or just sit back and relax, and let me cater your next affair.  You'll be glad you did...

My “Five Steps for Creating the Energy for an Outrageously Successful Party,” will provide you with all the necessary ingredients to plan and host memorable events that you and your guests will rave about. Whether you’re planning a fundraiser, grand opening, holiday party or family celebration, let my 30+ years in the party planning and catering business be your guide to hosting an outrageously successful and stress-free event. Order your book today!

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Saving Money on Beverages

 

This month's party tips are taken from my book... 

“Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” 

Chapter 6 - pages, 40, &; 41

Saving Money on Beverages

Consider hosting only wine, beer, and soft drinks.

The overall cost is lower than that for mixed drinks, unless you use high-cost wines. 

Serve pitchers of sangria — it’s inexpensive, festive,and flavorful.

Use proper glass sizes to avoid waste. If your glasses are too small, you’ll find an increase in the number of drinks and cups consumed. If your glasses are too large, you’ll find that there is a lot of waste because cold beverages get warm and are thrown away.

A 10-ounce all-purpose plastic cup is a good size for mixed drinks, soft drinks, and even wine.

Most beer drinkers prefer to drink from the bottle. If using keg beer, provide a 14-ounce cup.

Close the bar approximately 30 minutes before the end of the party and serve only soft drinks and coffee.

This is not only good for saving money, but it also helps to ensure that your guests have time to sober up.

My “Five Steps for Creating the Energy for an Outrageously Successful Party,” will provide you with all the necessary ingredients to plan and host memorable events that you and your guests will rave about. Whether you’re planning a fundraiser, grand opening, holiday party or family celebration, let my 30+ years in the party planning and catering business be your guide to hosting an outrageously successful and stress-free event. Order your book today!

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Mexican Fiesta Party

The PartyCharlie Summer Party Series concludes with a hot, hot, hot, Mexican Fiesta Party!!! 

Let's head south of the border, and celebrate the end of the summer, with a colorful explosion, of sights, sounds, and tasty delights!

Southern California has a very large Mexican population, so finding the things you need for your party will be a snap!

Grab a cool, refreshing, Margarita; sit back, relax, and check out my party tips, below...

Or give me a call, and I'll grab the bull by the horns, and take you, and your guests, on the party ride of your life... Olé!

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Mexican Fiesta Party Tips: 

Invitations should be as colorful as a Mexican Sunset. 

Sprinkle in a few words of Spanish, to set the tone of your party.

Decorate with Sombreros, Serapes, and colorful bunting.

To set the mood, check out your local party supply store, for Chili Pepper Lighting.

A Mexican Fiesta would not be complete without a MUCHO GRANDE Taco Bar!

Kick your party into overdrive with a full featured Margarita bar!

Mariachi music will have your guests dancing the night away.

A Mexican Fiesta would not be complete without a Pinata to break!

My “Five Steps for Creating the Energy for an Outrageously Successful Party,” will provide you with all the necessary ingredients to plan and host memorable events that you and your guests will rave about. Whether you’re planning a fundraiser, grand opening, holiday party or family celebration, let my 30+ years in the party planning and catering business be your guide to hosting an outrageously successful and stress-free event. Order your book today!

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1980s Party Tips:

The PartyCharlie Summer Party Series continues with an off-the-hook, 1980s party!

For me, an 80s party has to start with the music.

Don’t worry if you don't have much 80s music on hand, amazon.com has huge selection of  inexpensive 80s hits.

If you’re on a budget, online radio stations like Pandora, offer a plethora of streaming 80s music. 

Now that we’ve got our groove on, check out my party tips, for an awesome 80s party, or call me, and your next stop will be Funky-town!

Go to your local party supply store, and look for retro-80s invitations. 

Make sure to let your guests know that they should dress in an 80s style. 

Check out your local thrift stores for 1980s style clothing. 

Neon glow brackets, and 80s picture pins, make great party favors.

 

Let your imagination soar decorating your 80s bash!  Movie posters from the era, Rubik's Cubes, and Vinyl records, will set it all in motion.

When it comes to food & drink, you can never go wrong with Pizza, finger food, served with beer and Coca Cola.

Twister, Name That Tune, and Pictionary, are just a few games, that will set the tone for your 1980s extravaganza! 

My “Five Steps for Creating the Energy for an Outrageously Successful Party,” will provide you with all the necessary ingredients to plan and host memorable events that you and your guests will rave about. Whether you’re planning a fundraiser, grand opening, holiday party or family celebration, let my 30+ years in the party planning and catering business be your guide to hosting an outrageously successful and stress-free event. Order your book today!

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PartyCharlie Summer Party Series - Tropical Party!

 

Wow! I can’t believe it's Summertime!!!

It’s also time for the PartyCharlie Summer Party Series to kick-off!

We're going to start the ball rolling, with a Tropical Party!

Escape the ordinary world of parties, and travel to a tropical paradise…right in the comfort of your own backyard.

With a little ingenuity you can turn your home into an oasis of fun!

Break out the Reggae, it’s time to party!!!

Follow my party tips, below, and you’ll be partying beach-style, in no time!   

Tropical Party Tips:

Send tropical invitations with a light beach scent.

Encourage guests to wear flip-flops, Hawaiian shirts, sarongs and sunglasses.

Treat your guests to Hawaiian Luau Party Favors, such as Lei's and beach towels.

Decorate your house with big flowers, with plant cutouts of coconut trees along the walls.

Create a tropical oasis at your table with bright decorations.

Make a pool party centerpiece with five or six pineapples stacked up high, surrounded by an arrangement of melons, and other tropical fruits.  

Create a menu that is easy. Hawaiian pizza with ham and pineapple, and a variety of kabobs, will always be a hit.

Build a Tiki bar, with palm trees.

A nice selection of fruity blended drinks, will be the icing on the cake!

Let PartyCharlie whisk you and your friends off to an island party paradise of fun, that will always be remembered!!!

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My “Five Steps for Creating the Energy for an Outrageously Successful Party,” will provide you with all the necessary ingredients to plan and host memorable events that you and your guests will rave about. Whether you’re planning a fundraiser, grand opening, holiday party or family celebration, let my 30+ years in the party planning and catering business be your guide to hosting an outrageously successful and stress-free event. Order your book today!

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