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How To Plan Your Event
How To Plan Your Event
Planning a party can seem like a daunting task but with our simple guide, plus tips from successful
caterers, we've got all bases covered.
• Numbers
Consider how many people you can fit in your space - if you're planning an outdoor event,
remember everyone might end up inside if it rains! If you want to have large numbers in a small
area, suggesting people drop in between certain hours rather than al arriving at a designated time
can eave the crowds.
• Space
You don't just need space for your guests, you also need to think carefully about what your kitchen
can cope with. Consider…
• Get ahead
The ideal situation is to have everything prepared in advance. Take a look at selections of recipes
you can prepare or freeze ahead.
"Cook, chop and prepare all the different components of your dishes that can't be made fully in
advance, then seal and store. On the day of your party you'll only need to combine the components
and add dressings. Dressings for leaf salads are best left to the very last minute to avoid wilting.”
• Food safety
- Take food out of the fridge just before serving. If people are grazing over a long period, it’s best to
put out smaller quantities and replenish them once they've run out.
- If you're serving hot food, ensure it stays hot while you're serving it.
- When the party is over, if food has been out for 1 1/2 hours, it will have to go in the bin.
- Before you cater for large numbers, it's worth brushing up on your food safety knowledge, find
out about storing food safely and 10 ways to prevent food poisoning. You'll find more information
on the NHS Live Well website.
Vocabulary:
Passer
To drop in
Tomber
Soulager To ease
Préalablement Beforehand
Fingerfood Fingerfood
Empiler To stack
Antérieur à Prior to
Installer To set up
The vying
La rivalité
The rivalry
Remplir To replenish
Attribuer To assign
Trop Unduly
Flétrir To wilt