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KEEPING FOOD WARM AT YOUR PARTY

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Hot plates, crock pots, ovens, stoves, and microwaves can all be used to keep food warm at your party. They are not the best choice when it comes to a buffet. You want your guests to have easy access to a variety of hot food. The best way to accomplish this is with Chafing Dishes (also called Chafers). Chafers have their own heat source which is used to heat water which in turn heats the food. There is no direct flame on the food pan so your food stays warm without burning. The heat is most often created by an ethanol (alcohol) based gel in a can ( Sterno ). The fuel can last two to three hours depending on wind and how much the adjustable sterno cover is opened. The standard 8 quart Chafer is all stainless steel and consists of a base with at least two removable sterno cup holders and adjustable covers, a water pan, a food pan, and a cover. Preparing your chafer for use is easy: First, put about 2" of hot water in the water pan (the largest one). Next, load the p

How To Display The US Flag

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When dressing a stage for a political event, Flags cannot be overlooked. Flag Protocol: When displayed from a staff, the flag of the United States of America should hold the position of superior prominence, in advance of the audience, and in the position of honor at the speaker's right as he faces the audience. When used on a speaker's platform, the flag, if displayed flat, should be displayed above and behind the speaker. Any other flag so displayed should be placed on the left of the speaker or to the right of the audience. CLICK HERE For a printable list of flag protocols: HOW TO DISPLAY THE FLAG Mark Saponaro Email me camelotspecialevents.com

Table Covers - a Rainbow of Colors

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href="http://http://camelotspecialevents.com/references.htm"> Whether a simple disposable cover is used, or an ornate fabric one, every table looks better " dressed ". Your budget, and the type of event dictate what kind of table covers you should use. For lower end events or budgets, Plastic Table Covers are just the thing: They are available in a variety of colors to match your theme or decor. The cost is inexpensive compared to Linen. When they get cut, snagged, burnt, stained, etc. there are no replacement costs required. No making sure they are dry and worrying about mildew. After the event is over, only take what you need off the table, gather the plastic table cover up like a trash bag, and throw it away in one fell swoop ! One available size is the 82" round or octagonal cut cover which fits just about any round table. The amount the cover hangs down the side of the table varies with the table size: The 72" round table will have a 5&q