▢ Source Supplies:

• Ensure you have plenty of soup bowls, napkins, silverware, and glasses available. 

• Ensure you have serving bowls for toppings and sides.

• Optional: Purchase seasonal table decorations locally or online.

▢ Source Food & Drinks:     

• Search online for a vendor or food truck in your area, for example via one of the following services:

  • Grubhub

  • Uber Eats

  • EZCater

  • Foodtruckbooking

  • Chili is also available from chain restaurants. Check for availability in your area: 

    • Panera Bread offers turkey chili for delivery 

    • Culvers offers red beef chili 

• Consider ordering a variety of chili if possible, for example: red chili, green chili, vegetarian chili, and/or turkey chili

• Purchase toppings and sides your residents can use to customize their chili:

  • Shredded Cheddar cheese 

  • Diced tomatoes

  • Chopped avocado

  • Diced red onion

  • Sliced scallions

  • Sliced jalapeño chiles

  • Chopped fresh cilantro

  • Hot sauce

• Order beer, wine, and other drinks through a delivery service like Uber Eats or source them through the local beverage store. Estimate 2 alcoholic drinks per attendee and ensure you have non-alcoholic options available as well.

▢ Set Up the Event:

• Set up tables and chairs so that your residents can eat and mingle. 

• Set up the chili, toppings, and sides along with the silverware and napkins on a table where residents can help themselves. 

• Set up the drinks and glasses on a separate table.

• Optional: Decorate the tables for residents with your favorite decorations for the season.  

• Ensure you have multiple trash and recycling receptacles available throughout the common space. 

▢ Cost Estimates:

• Chili, sides, toppings: $10 - $15 per person

• Drinks: $5 - $10 per person