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PARTY WLIKE
A PRO
iilmington resident David St. Clair has hosted parties for friends, family, former schoolmates and
Determine your head count
The number of guests will narrow your choices. If it’s a small group, consider reserving tables in a restaurant’s main dining room, says Ryan German, owner of Caffe Gelato in Newark. Stick to eight to 10 people per table, he recommends. “If there are 24 people, ask for three ‘eight-tops.’”
However, restaurant dining rooms often set a limit for large parties, notes Cindy Bene, who handles banquets
for Harry’s Savoy Ballroom, adjacent
to Harry’s Savoy Grill in North Wilmington. The regular kitchen line can only take so many simultaneous orders, she notes. Also, if guests order à la carte from the menu, the cost can exceed a planned menu in a secluded room.
FOLLOW THESE TIPS ON HOW TO HOST MEMORABLE RESTAURANT CELEBRATIONS.
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The Sleigh Bar at Klondike Kate’s in Newark, open seasonally from November to January, is fully decked out in fun and festive holiday décor.
business associates. While some took place in his home, many were held in restaurants and other outside venues. “It’s a lot less work,” he says of his reasons for going off-site. “It’s a built-in facility and easier for guests to find, park, and come and go.”
What’s more, he doesn’t need to cook, pour, clean or order extra tables. During the holidays, the ability to leave the work to others is a stress-reducing bonus. Plus, a house might be too small for all the guests.
But even a party in a restaurant requires careful planning. Here are some tips on how to make your event a success.
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COURTESY OF KLONDIKE KATE’S RESTAURANT & SALOON