How to plan and invite guests for the party

Select the date time theme for the party. Make a guest list.

For larger parties (over 30 persons), it is advisable to send out formal invitations with RSVP. For most of the small social gatherings, you will be just calling your guest.

Make sure to ask your guests about any food allergies and their food preferences (vegetarian, vegan, non-vegetarian). This will help you in your menu planning. Theme of the party is also worth discussing, especially if its a pot-luck dinner or a surprise birthday party. Depending on the theme, the guests also need to know the gift policy price limit, expectation etc.

After you have invited your guests, prepare a new list of all the attendees including your own family. Generate a table of attendees by their age and food preference.
Adults (over age 12)
Pre-teens (6 To 12 years age)
Children (6 and under)