We are a large family, and recently I had to plan, alone, the 80th birthday party of my husband! Around 38 family & friends were invited, and about 35 arrived. A daunting task on one's own......what to do? Ah! a few kilograms of prawns, suitably iced in large throwaway dishes; a barbecue, with one son doing the cooking, specialty salads plus savory platters...from large supermarket nearby, which were delicious, and so well presented, and a beautiful birthday cake from the local bakery! All I really had to do, was put it all together, and collect from the various stores......and a perfectly lovely day was had by all the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, with no disasters at all........