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Other Hosting Supplies & Equipment

• Napkins
• Refuse containers and replaceable bags
• Electrical cords for appliances
• Paper towels
• Serving spoons and forks for each food dish
• Tableware, cutlery and drinkware in sufficient quantities. Choose heavy-weight picnic plates and plastic drinkware in various sizes to suite the beverages. Ensure there are ample spoons for coffee/tea servings.
• Condiments
• Salt & Pepper Shakers
• Cream & Sugar; Coffee & Tea
• Chilled drinking water
• Tea pots or hot water dispenser
• Beverage pitchers or thermal jugs
• Sufficient quantity of ice and/or an Ice Maker
• Coolers or refrigeration
• Foil, plastic food wrap and containers for food storage
• Food prep equipment including cutting boards, slicers, knives
• Punch bowl and glasses
• Chairs and adequate seating
• Hot pads, oven mitts and pot holders
• Kitchen linens such as dishcloths and dish towels
• Vegetable strainer

Planning and hosting events can be a stressful undertaking, but with a good plan, enough help, adequate equipment, appliances and supplies, your event can become a sweet memory for all your guests. Keep a log of your plan, food quantities, guest numbers and supplies for future reference. Each event you host provides a great learning experience which makes future socials a joy to plan.

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