Planning an end-of-year bash but don't know where to start? Don't worry, I-S's cover story for December 7 has got you covered. Here's some snippets:

"Food’s at the center of most good parties, so you better get it right. Big spenders can try Dolcetto by Basilico’s Take Home A Butler package ($2,988 for 10 people)—you get luxe dishes like Sevruga caviar and roasted wagyu beef with truffle sauce, three bottles of vino, and a Four Seasons butler to set up and serve the meal for up to four hours."

"If you have no idea what to do, it’s not the end of the world—call in the professionals. The folks at Fine Palate will plan everything for you, be it a cocktail party (from $85 per head) or a sit-down soiree ($210 per head)."

"Grab your guests’ attention with some wacky live music by Stew Bamrah of the Bamrah Bros. He plays funk, Afro-Brazilian and reggae on the electronic didgeridoo and the mandolin."

For more great party tips and tricks, read The A to Z of Entertaining.