Sure, let’s get down to it. First, decide how many people we’re expecting—say 20. Then list the items we’ll need: plates, cups, utensils, food categories (salads, main dishes, desserts, drinks). Allocate a dollar amount per person for each category. Next, set a timeline: Saturday at 4 pm start, people arrive by 4:30, cooking and serving from 4:30 to 6, cleanup afterward. Keep the budget tight by asking guests to bring one dish and one dessert. We can track everything in a spreadsheet and send the schedule out by Friday. Does that work for you?

Got it. I’ll draft a quick email template for the invites: address the neighbors, state the date, time, and request dishes. I’ll also pull a simple playlist from a streaming service—something low‑key, background music. I’ll send the invites on Monday so people can RSVP. Let me know if you need any tweaks.