On the top of your planning a party checklist should be the list of beverages you should serve. While food and entertainment are also important, what people drink can make or break a good family party, whether it be a retirement celebration, an anniversary party, or a family reunion. Here are some tips to ensure you serve a fantastic assortment of beverages all your guests will be pleased with.
Should You Serve Alcohol?
The first decision you should have on your planning a party checklist is whether or not to serve alcohol. Some guests may expect to be served a beer or a mixed drink. On the other hand, sometimes alcohol can be inappropriate to serve at family parties that are focused on the children in attendance. If you have minor children at the family party, it may be best to avoid serving alcohol.
Dinner Beverages
One of the items on your planning a party checklist will be what beverages to serve with dinner. The best practice is to offer a variety of drinks so that everyone can have their favorites.
Iced tea is an excellent supplement for every dinner. You could also offer a choice between sweet and unsweetened iced tea. If you want to be eclectic, have green tea available as well. Green tea has particular health benefits and tastes pretty good, too.
Lemonade is also an excellent choice for a beverage to have with dinner, particularly for children. You should maintain an ice chest filled with cans of soft drinks of several varieties. You should make sure that you have both diet and regular soft drinks available. For guests whose beverage needs are simple, you should have a pitcher of ice water available as well.
Post-Dinner Beverages
Coffee and tea are the go-to drinks to offer after dinner. In fact, 80% of your guests will accept tea or coffee if you provide either, according to Rachael Ray. These options are warm and calming after eating a big meal!
As you can see, there are plenty of beverage options available for a family party no matter what you’re celebrating. Be sure to have a variety of options so everyone can find a beverage of their liking. For additional information about party planning and to learn more about party rentals, contact Allied Event Solutions today!