Easy party?!
Answers: I want to have a Christmas party with some friends. However when I normally do a party it ends up being a "big deal" I spend weeks cleaning, too much money on food and drink etc. How can I have a "low key" party without all the work?
As suggested before Pot Luck or what I do is:
Buy Paper Plates, Plastic Cups, Plastic Utensils. (I usually go to Sam's to buy in bulk)
Meat and Cheese Platter
Veggie Platter
Chips
Bread (several kinds, like white, wheat, rye)
Deserts, I usually ask my guest to bring their favorite desert.
Drinks Non-Alcoholic
Fruit Punch and Sprite mix (1can(32oz) to 1 - 2 litter)
If you want Alcohol I always tell them to bring their own.
Pot luck. Also..
I have a wine tasting around the holidays. I ask everyone to bring their favorite bottle of wine (under $20) and we all share and taste. You only have to provide hour'devours. Depending on how many people are there 2 bottles need to be brought. 2 bottles should cover approx 12 people. That keeps your party small.