The party i attended lastweek, I got the invitation 4 days before, but I still helped to pack souvenirs the night before, I was put in charge of drinks (nobody was allowed to order anything from the bar w/o my consent) I was very happy to do it. It's the best party I've attended so far this year.
Friendship has gotten too sensitive. Being in charge of food and drinks use to be a rank bestowed upon the most trusted and closest. Usually it’s family members that handle that.