If you want a successful party, you can plan ahead.
Decide what food you will serve according to the time of the party. If you have the party in the middle of the morning or afternoon, snacks will be fine. Think about how many people are coming, and then prepare two or three kinds of desert for the party, such as cakes.
Prepare as much food for the party as you can before the party. Make use of your fridge if you have one, as you really don't want to do much cooking on the day.
Discuss with your friends about what kind of food they would like. If you're having a theme (主题) party, this may help to decide the kind of food that you might choose.
Ask yourself how much time you have, how good your cooking skills are and how much money you will spend. Both shop-bought and home-made party foods are good choices.
Where are you going to set up the food table and where do you want your friends to eat?
Remember, if it's a buffet (自助餐), the guests will need somewhere to sit, Prepare a big table for all your friends to sit at and have an indoor picnic if it's too wet or cold to be outdoors.