Cocktail Party

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We recommend choosing 2-3 cocktails and pre-mixing them in pitchers (or crock pots if it's a warm drink)

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Plan on serving 1 drink per person per hour. Don’t forget to have a non-alcoholic drink option on hand as well.

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Having a few well curated wines goes a long way. Keep the budget around $30 per bottle. It is a special party!

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Don't forget snacks! Like with drinks, the name of the game is to do as much as you can in advance.

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Try making 3-4 different appetizers with enough for each person to average 12 bites.

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Cocktail Party

We recommend choosing 2-3 cocktails and pre-mixing them in pitchers (or crock pots if it's a warm drink)

Plan on serving 1 drink per person per hour. Don’t forget to have a non-alcoholic drink option on hand as well.

Having a few well curated wines goes a long way. Keep the budget around $30 per bottle. It is a special party!

Don't forget snacks! Like with drinks, the name of the game is to do as much as you can in advance.

Try making 3-4 different appetizers with enough for each person to average 12 bites.

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