Kimberley's guide to self-serve parties
Set up a pour-it-yourself bar in advance. Include a premixed alcoholic drink, wine, beer, ice, soft drinks, club soda and juice -- pomegranate juice is the season's "it" mixer. Take advantage of the space beneath a coffee table or console to tuck a bench or footstool that cocktail party guests can pull out for extra seating while eating. For gatherings of more than 15, serve food buffet style. If possible, set up two identical serving tables, perhaps back to back in the centre of the room for easy traffic flow.
Place a floor or table lamp beside the buffet so guests can easily see what's available. Write out the contents of each buffet dish. This simple step alleviates any allergy concerns guests may have and frees you from answering food questions when busy.
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