Inviting Guests: A Newcomer's Guide to Hosting a Party

[beepampered]

I have a host who can think of 8 people to invite. Thankfully, she knows that's not enough but she is relatively new to the area and works from home. Does anyone have a list of different guest catagories or inspring email to send her? I'd like to give her a bit of inspiration. THANKS....

 

[dannyzmom]

I have a host who can think of 8 people to invite. Thankfully, she knows that's not enough but she is relatively new to the area and works from home. Does anyone have a list of different guest catagories or inspring email to send her? I'd like to give her a bit of inspiration. THANKS....

Here's a good one - I hope it helps!

 

[raebates]

Some wording I've been using lately:

Who is your dreamboat actor? Okay, the universe has just been rearranged and, one month from today, you are marrying that actor. Who are you going to invite? I bet it's more than 8 people. Start with that list. [If they're married, I remind them to, at the end of the list, switch back to reality and invite all of their spouse's family and friends.] Don't try to figure out who would want to come. Invite everyone. Don't discriminate by age or gender. Young people, old people, and men have kitchens, too. They also have family members who may be big PC fans.

It seems to help people think outside the circle of friends they've seen at the last three PC shows.

 

[vwpamperedchef]

There is also probably in FILES 50 guests in 5 minutes

Basically what's on there is family, friends, co workers, church friends, neighbors, the host from the last show, someone you know that could use an extra $100 a week, someone who likes FREE stuff, etc

Also, encourage her friends to bring a guest. If they do I usually give them a free gift like a Seasons Best cookbook to the person who brought the friend.

HTH

 

[chefann]

The show planner has some categories listed at the top of the page with the guest list. It's a good place to start.

 

[gaddischef]

Another way is FRANK
Friends
Relatives
Acquaintances
Neighbors
Kids (Kids' parents, teachers, after-school/church groups -- people who know your kids)