I am in need of either a caterer or a private chef for an in-house dinner party for 10 to 12 people. The location is in Nassau County (North Shore) and price is not an issue. Any recommendations would be appreciated. (2 replies, last updated by Chris VR March 28, 2005)

We’re having a 12 guest gourmet club dinner party next month where everyone is responsible for bringing a dish connected to theme. I loved the Zodiac idea from an earlier thread – any other suggestions? (12 replies, last updated by TeganZ October 26, 2009)

I am hosting a dinner party for 6 in 2 weeks. It’s a rotating party and my first chance to host in my new apartment, so I’m planning on using the fine china and making it a little fancy. It’s also one of the... (7 replies, last updated by jenhen2 September 16, 2009)

My girlfriends and I are doing a weekend trip to SF and need a great restaurant for dinner on a Saturday night. Preferably someplace close to downtown that’s not too too expensive and fun for a group. Good tails are a plus.... (4 replies, last updated by whiner September 5, 2009)

I had an elderly customer call me looking for a dinner party diary. I checked my catalogs and could not find one. I called around town to book shops and the like. Everyone thought it was a great idea but did not have one. I got... (2 replies, last updated by Candy August 2, 2009)

I am a volunteer with a dog rescue in Indiana. We have decided to have dinner parties at each of our houses instead of going to a resturant for our monthly meetings. I am looking for ideas for table decorations, food, tails,... (4 replies, last updated by gordeaux August 18, 2009)

OKay guys- I sarted another thread asking for your best dinners for about 6 ppl. I think Im going with the Indian themed dinner party- Very very excited! I would like to make the following: Lamb Curry (I saw a recipe from a fellow... (34 replies, last updated by HillJ August 29, 2009)

I love your first course idea! I regularly do two main courses for dinner parties. I serve family style and people take what they want. I usually do one fish and one veggie, but sometimes I do one chicken and one veggie if there... (13 replies, last updated by Karen K July 22, 2009)

looking for steakhouse, italian seafood in ocean city for 70th bday party....we already have fagers booked one night so please suggest other. thanks (4 replies, last updated by littlew1ng July 10, 2009)

When we have dinner parties at our house, my SO and I tend to serve lots of drinks and something to nosh on when people first arrive as we’re finishing the food. We all sit in the kitchen together and drink, and then when... (76 replies, last updated by c oliver July 4, 2009)

Hello! I’m in need of a little help....I’ve been traveling this week, get home late tonight and just found out I have 10 coming for dinner tomorrow. Good times! Normally, this would be no problem and I would enjoy... (4 replies, last updated by gsmith July 15, 2009)

Hi. I am helping to plan a Bachelorette dinner and Bachelor / Bachelorette party and need some ideas. We are planning to break the evening up into a girls-only dinner and then follow with a much larger party. I am looking for a... (2 replies, last updated by jean9 May 14, 2009)

Are you looking for actual dinner ideas, or things to nibble on with tails? (7 replies, last updated by chowser June 12, 2009)

i want a place that can accommodate for 40 for dinner, reasonably priced, not too formal, for a rehearsal dinner and that’s unique to LA in some way. good food, not fried or greasy, could be italian, american, middle... (8 replies, last updated by westsidegal June 1, 2009)

Hi folks, I’d like some opinions on a few things. Having a dinner party on Saturday & want to make some things beforehand. Do you think it’s okay to make Gazpacho the evening before? Obviously, it will be kept chilled... (12 replies, last updated by KiltedCook June 16, 2009)