Not unless it is a birthday or other celebration. If in doubt, check with the hostess.
If you were invited to a birthday party at a restaurant by someone other than the Guest of honour, then check with them. Generally speaking the host is the one to pay for the guest of honour. You should be prepared to pay for your own meal and drinks and bring a gift for the guest of honour unless the invitation says "no gifts" in which case a card is appropriate.
bring the host chocolates
Your gift should be at least the cost of your dinner. So if your dinner is $25 per plate, your gift should be at least $25 per person.
"Enjoy a delightful dinner on us! This gift voucher entitles you to a wonderful meal at [Restaurant Name]. Treat yourself to an evening of delicious food and great company. Bon appétit!"
No. Since it is pot luck you bring a dish to add to the pot luck.
No but a card would be nice
Unless the invitation or the person or people having the retirement party have requested not to bring gifts to the retirement party then you should bring a gift.
When finding a gift to bring to the host of a dinner party, one should choose something in good taste, but should not stress about finding something within a reasonable budget. Classic no-fail options are bottles of wine, liqueur, wine glass charms, or gift cards. Personalized or homemade items can be especially charming and easy on the wallet, like photo albums, homemade soaps, or gourmet spice sets.
Invite someone else if you can then just ask if she wants to go to dinner with you and whoever else you invited.
A birthday gift for your nephew would be appropiate, but it need not be something expensive. At 30 , we hope he is self-supporting by now. A hostess gift for his Mother wouild be optional.
No you do not take a gift to a dinner party when you are a guest of honor. You are the focus point of the dinner party. However, after the event you should send a note of thanks to the hostess.
A gift certificate to his or her favorite restaurant or bookstore.