How-to
6 how-to guides from Party Meals. Plain advice and the gear that goes with it.
How to Set Up a Taco Bar for a CrowdHow much meat and how many tortillas to plan per guest. Plus the best line order and how to keep taco fillings at safe temperatures.
Photo: “Guero's Taco Bar” by Numinosity by Gary J Wood, CC BY-SA 2.0
BBQ Party Menu PlanningHow to plan a backyard barbecue for a crowd. What to grill and how much to buy. Sides that survive the heat. Grill timing and the safe temperatures to hit.
Photo: Peak Yard, CC BY 2.0
Catering vs DIY Party Food: Costs and Trade-offsWhen hiring a caterer makes sense and when cooking yourself wins. The hybrid options in between. The hidden costs on both sides and how to compare quotes fairly.
Photo: Faisal Ahammad, CC0 1.0
Finger Food for 50 Guests: A Planning GuideHow to plan and prepare and serve finger food for about 50 people. How many pieces to make. A sample menu. How to serve it all without living in the kitchen.
Photo: mikecogh, CC BY-SA 2.0
How to Set Up a Party BuffetWhere to put the buffet table and what order the food goes in. How to keep hot food hot and cold food cold. The small details that stop queues and spills at a home party.
Photo: foshie, CC BY 2.0- Party Food Prep Timeline: What to Do and When
A countdown plan for party food from three weeks out to the last hour. Spread the work so cooking for a crowd feels calm on the day.
Photo: foshie, CC BY 2.0