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Summer entertaining | globe magazine

4 important tips for a successful party

Caterers explain how the right food and presentation can elevate your next event.

By Sheryl Julian

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  June 10, 2012

If you are cooking by yourself, the first step is to make a plan, says caterer Nivia Pina of Merengue. Parties that run smoothly are thrown by hosts who are realistic about a budget and time. We asked Pina and several other Boston area caterers for their tips on managing an event at home.

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