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Open House Party Tips

• Announce the specific beginning and ending hours of hot food availability on your invitations, even if the open house will be all day.
• If serving outside, set up several stations with food spread around your yard. That will keep your guests circulating and avoid a long line at a single buffet table.
• Remember food safety; plan for a way to keep your cold food cold and hot food hot.
• Make sure you have purchased or made enough ice to last throughout the party.
• Anticipate the weather and rent a tent if you expect more guests than your house can hold in the event of rain.