When planning a special event to honor a particular person orgroup, be sure that the focus remains in the right place throughoutthe celebration. Before shopping, speak to the person or peoplebeing honored about likes and dislikes; if the party is to be asurprise, speak with close friends and colleagues.Food is always especially important to plan carefully for anyget-together. As soon as you know the guest list and partylocation, food is the next thing to plan. Consider the following:Will the party be formal or casual? How many people will beattending? Are you going to have it catered or are you thinkingabout asking friends and families to cook? Where and at what timewill the party take place? Remember to consider what theguest(s) of honor like in the appropriate context. (For example,if th