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For more formal functions, planning can be on the stressful side, as hosts want to impress their guests. For more casual gatherings, the mood is generally more laid back, and the planning is typically easier on the host as a result. One thing all hosts must consider when planning a get-together is their guests’ palates. While there’s no accounting for especially picky eaters, there are several things hosts must consider and quiz prospective guests about when putting together a party menu, whether that party is a black-tie affair or more of a jeans and t-shirt type of gathering. Consider your guests’ different needs when planning a party menu. Offer options that take Health conditions: Some health into account dietary restrictions. conditions greatly restrict what a host and guest are of the same faith, some people follow person can and cannot eat. T o put everyone at ease, religion more closely than others, so it’s best to ask guests privately ask guests if they have any dietary restrictions. about any religious dietary restrictions. Some guests might be lactose intolerant, while others Lifestyle: More and more people have adopted might not be able to eat foods prepared with salt. Asking vegetarian or even vegan lifestyles. Hosts who are not about health restrictions prior to the party will keep vegetarian or vegan might find it difficult to feed guests guests from feeling as if they should bring their own food, who are. If guests do follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, and it will save hosts the embarrassment of serving a meal ask them for meal suggestions and offer to prepare a meal their guests might not be able to enjoy. for them. If they insist on bringing their own dish, hosts Religious restrictions: Observant followers of certain should not be offended but allow their guests the freedom religions might be prohibited to eat certain foods. Even if to prepare their own meals if they so desire. Allergies: Alle rgie While adults routinely grow out of food not all adults leave their allergies behind. Hosts allergies, no can inquire ahead of time as to guests’ food allergies and avoid a potentially dangerous situation once guests sit si down to eat. “Diet”ary restrictions: Some dietary restrictions have nothing to do with existing medical conditions, religion, lifestyle, or allergies. Some people just restrict what they eat to watch their weight. While a party is supposed to be a time to let loose, some guests su might migh want to avoid certain foods to stay true to their diets. diet If guests are trying to lose weight, hosts should offer offe some food that won’ t pack on the pounds but will be delicious nonetheless.
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