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Self-serve drink station with three glass beverage dispensers of lemonade and fruit drinks on a black-draped table decorated with pink peonies

Bars & Catering Equipment

How to Set Up a Self-Serve Drink Station That Keeps Lines Short

Self-serve drink station ideas from a rental pro, covering layout, dispensers, ice and the furniture…

mradminNovember 11, 2026

7 Steps to Set Up Sterno Holders for Chafing Dishes

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7 Steps to Set Up Sterno Holders for Chafing Dishes

How to set up sterno holders for chafing dishes safely, how many fuel cans to…

mradminNovember 7, 2026

Wine bottles chilling in a large bed of ice at an evening event

Bars & Catering Equipment

How Much Ice for a Party Is More Than Most Hosts Buy

How much ice for a party? Start near 1 lb per guest for drinks, then…

mradminNovember 3, 2026

Chafing dish holding a half pan of Swahili lamb curry on a buffet table with a serving spoon and sign

Bars & Catering Equipment

How Big Is a Half Pan, and How Many Guests Does Each One Feed?

Half pan size in plain numbers: steam pan dimensions and depths, how a half sheet…

mradminOctober 23, 2026

Bartender preparing a row of pink cocktails on the bar counter

Bars & Catering Equipment

How Many Bartenders Per Guest Before the Line Gets Long

How many bartenders per guest? Plan on about 1 per 50 for a full bar,…

mradminOctober 16, 2026

Row of stainless steel chafing dishes with heat lamps set up on a rooftop party buffet table

Bars & Catering Equipment

How to Plan for Party Catering Equipment in NYC

A practical NYC guide to equipment for catered parties: chafing dishes, hot water urns, oven…

mradminOctober 14, 2026

how to setup and elegant cocktail party image of people clinking glasses at a party

Bars & Catering Equipment

How to Set Up an Elegant Cocktail Hour (Without the Stress)

The cocktail hour is one of those moments in an event that people remember -…

mradminMarch 13, 2026

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