6 Cheat if you like. Buy the dessert, buy frozen appetizers, buy it all! Just be sure it tastes great. If some or all of the food is bought it should at least be as good as homemade. And remember; don't apologize for buying the food.
7 If you don't have fresh flowers for a centerpiece, fake it. A cluster of interesting collectibles, a pretty non-scented candle, the dessert or a selection of cheeses to be served after dinner can make an impressive centerpiece.
8 When planning a cocktail party, prepare eight to 10 servings per person for the first hour and about six pieces per person for the rest of the party.
9 . To make serving the food a little easier, display platters of cold foods on tables or counters where guests can help themselves as they chat. Every 20 or 30 minutes, prepare a platter of hot snacks and serve them around so that the food can be enjoyed while it's fresh.
10 Will consuming the foods you're serving produce trash like bones, pits or shells? If so, place bowls or baskets around to collect refuse. A party that looks like a dinosaur dig isn't pleasant.
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