The ultimate social event planning checklist
Planning an event is easier when you focus on guest experience first: how people arrive, what they eat, how the schedule flows, and how the room feels once music starts. At Chinelos Catering & Events, we support celebrations throughout the Triangle and help hosts turn ideas into a smooth, memorable event.
6–8 weeks out
- Date + guest count range
- Budget
- Venue/home plan
- Catering style
- Entertainment needs
3–5 weeks out
- Invites sent
- Menu direction + dietary needs
- Layout plan
- Décor priorities
- Timeline draft
1–2 weeks out
- Finalize headcount
- Confirm vendor arrival
- Parking/directions
- Signage + print items
Day-of
- Welcome area ready
- Food service start time
- Sound check for speeches
- Protect the flow
Ready to plan your event?
If you want catering that tastes great and an event that runs smoothly, start with packages and booking here:
https://chineloscateringandevents.com/shop/
Book catering / packages: https://chineloscateringandevents.com/shop/
Service area: Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest (and surrounding Triangle area within our service radius)
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