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February 2026

how much food to serve at a party

Party Planning? Here’s How Much Food to Serve

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The invitations have gone out, the décor selected, and the playlist queued up. Now comes one of the most important—and often most stressful—parts of hosting: deciding how much food and beverage to serve. Running out can feel like a misstep, and overbuying leaves you with an overstuffed refrigerator and unnecessary waste. Of course, the most […]

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appetizers or heavy hors d’oeuvres at an event

Hosting an All Appetizers or Heavy Hors d’oeuvres Event

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Did you know there’s actually a difference between hors d’oeuvres and appetizers? While they’re often used interchangeably, technically hors d’oeuvres are bite-sized, savory foods served before a meal, such as nuts, crudités, fruit, and cheeses. Appetizers, on the other hand, are served at the table as a first course, meant to complement the main meal—think

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