Down on his luck, actor Henry Pollard goes back to work for Party Down catering company, where he reunites with a former co-worker Ron.
While catering a college event the Party Down employees take advice from some students which turns out to have disastrous results.
While catering a singles event for seniors Constance runs into an ex-lover and Casey tries to get advice on her relationship.
Ron's dreams nearly ruin a job for Party Down. Meanwhile, Kyle tries to emulate a successful person's lifestyle.
When Party Down is called in to cater an event for a pornographic awards ceremony Kyle tries to spread his knowledge to Roman on how to behave in front of the actresses. Meanwhile, Ron receives a surprising offer.
The daughter of a famous film producer is having an extravagant sweet sixteen party, except for the fact that none of the guests actually showed up. Meanwhile, Henry sees an old friend for the first time in years and Ron seeks advice from a rap group.
Henry and Roman grow jealous when Casey befriends the celebrity athlete guest speaker at the Brandix Corporate Retreat.
Party Down's crew are happy to be treated as actors instead of the help, but they quickly discover that the host of the event may be up to no good.
Trouble brews when Ron gets drunk at his high school reunion. Meanwhile, Henry and Casey rethink their relationship.
Party Down receives a great offer to cater a gay wedding, but finds out that will be working alongside another company. Henry is forced to take over when Ron cracks under the pressure.