Special Occasion Party
These are the occasions that mean the most to you. Whether it is a special birthday, a christening, an engagement, a wedding, an anniversary or a retirement, more care and planning will go into this occasion than any other celebration you will have. A plan will be you map to success, and it is imperative.
Decorations will be more elaborate and expensive then for any other celebration. Flowers, candles, high quality balloons, streamers and ribbons are an absolute must. Choosing appropriate serviettes, table centerpieces or linen will be crucial. Serving the food and beverages in the best possible glassware and china that you can afford is critical. Not to mention selection of food and the beverages themselves.
However, you do not want the food to be too complicated. The key is simple and elegant. Using ingredients such as salmon, truffles, oysters, asparagus and chocolate will always add sophistication. Small portions are the key, and you may have a buffet or a sit down meal. If it is a sit down meal it will have to be several courses (3 is minimum) and if it is a buffet it will have to have several stages.
The drinks for these occasions need to be sophisticated and presentation will be a major factor. Choice of glassware for the cocktails will be critical, and having that knowledge will make your job as a host much easier. You might want to choose a cocktail such as the Classic Champagne Cocktail to serve your guests as they arrive. Another lovely choice is the Kir Royale, always an elegant cocktail. You can use the Brandy Alexander cocktail instead of dessert as its creaminess will be a lovely finish for the evening. These sophisticated cocktails are available in the Classic Cocktails recipe collection. Ultimately it will come back to your plan, however one of the most important factors that you have to keep an eye on in these occasions is the finances, to really enjoy it, never spend more than you can afford.
