For many people, nothing beats spending New Year’s Eve at home. The calm of knowing you won’t miss a table at your favorite restaurant or have to make compromises because things don’t go as planned is an appealing way to usher in the new year.

Whether you chill out on the couch all night or have some friends and family over, these tips will help ensure a great night:

Avoid FOMO

FOMO is the fear of missing out on something legendary which might happen…and you won’t be there to witness it. Being anxious that you’re missing out on something big somewhere else (fireworks, anyone?) isn’t the best way to spend your time.

The goal is to enjoy your space, with your couch and with your friends. Don’t be all over social media viewing everyone’s posts or glancing longingly out the window — unless you have a great view.

If you think you might miss something important, then perhaps you should go out. Who knows, you might actually have fun!

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It’s never too late to host a great holiday party.

Whether it’s a holiday (we’re looking at you Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s!) or any other excuse you may have for getting your friends and family together, you can still have a great party even with a busy schedule.

As host, the greatest and most time-intensive task inevitably revolves around supplying the food. Whether you go for a full spread or settle on snacks and appetizers, having to plan a party during the holidays can seem like an impossible task for many.

Catering by Michaels can offer a convenient solution to this problem by preparing and delivering your holiday meals to any location within Chicago. All you have to do is tap a few buttons.

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As we say farewell to 2018, we look back to a full and wonderful year of catering. Thanks for a wonderful year — we’re grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such amazing clients like you!

A New Year, Full Of Celebration

The holidays are a special and busy time of year for us, but we are thrilled to be a part of your celebrations all year long.

Here’s how the numbers broke down for us for the 61 days from November 1, 2018 – January 1st, 2019 (in terms of planned orders so far!):

• Number of delivery orders: 1254 (20.5 a day, every single day)
• Number of full-service events: 88 (nearly 1 1/2 a day, every single day)

Many of us turn to the beginning of the year and see it as a blank slate.  

The turning of a page. 

A time to reflect on the past and turn an eye toward the future.

Whether you are reflecting on the previous year you just had or are looking ahead to the new one, the Catering by Michaels team is here to make 2019 bright and delicious.

A Meal For Any Occasion

No matter what particular menu items catch your eye, we encourage you to create a customized meal for all your guests to enjoy. Once you have made your selections, you can either pick them up or have them delivered to your party. Our specialized menus offer seasonal and fresh items that change throughout the year.

No matter the occasion or time of year, we offer a wide variety of food items that satisfy everyone’s appetite.

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New Years is about a fresh start and new beginnings. It’s the perfect time to reflect on all that has occurred throughout the year and resolve to make changes in the new year that lies ahead. And while grandiose displays of fireworks and countdowns are typical among many New Year’s Eve celebrations, there’s something to be said about staying in and hosting your own affair. Plus, it’s the safest way to celebrate!

Drawing inspiration from our recent feature in Modern Luxury (see page 78!), we’ve put together a few quick and easy tips for hosting a New Year’s Eve party at home with all the major necessary food groups to focus your holiday spread around.

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