Steps to organize a fund-raising dinner

So, you want to organize a fund raiser dinner?
(maybe for World Youth Day)

1 - Pick a theme for your dinner

2 - Draft a menu - it can include an entree, one or more courses, and dessert.
Having a standard menu makes it easier. The more options you provide, the more uncertainty, and more complexity in the kitchen.
Identify the necessary ingredients for one person.

3 - Make a prototype. s it delicious? It should be :)
Is it easy to cook? How many could you cook in a short time? Can the food wait to be served and still be in top shape?

4 - Visit one or more food providers and log the prices for the ingredients you will need. Don't go necessarily to the cheapest option. Remember that quality is very important and that you want people to come back for more fund raising iniciatives.
Calculate the cost of the dinner for one person.

5 - You are now ready to announce the dinner and to open the registration.
Define lower and upper limits for the number of people, depending on the room where the dinner will be served.
You can ask for a reservation price. It should cover most of the dinner cost.
You can also have some form of entertainment to make the dinner more attractive.

6 - A few days before the dinner date, close the registration and start planning.
Define the shopping plan. Assign responsibilities. Rely on teamwork.

7 - Prepare a detailed plan for the dinner day. What should be done at a given hour. Remember that every minute counts. It's very important to keep you team motivated and able to execute the "battle" plan without any flaws.

It's possible, but it's not easy. So, prepare for hard word and, if everything goes according to plan, enjoy the reward of achieving something special for the guests and for your team!