The meal begins with round Challot (dipped in honey). Aside from the food mentioned earlier, one avoids dairy foods.
Before Birkat Hamazon, one should verbally stipulate that he might still eat or drink again before the fast begins. [If one neglected to do so, it is still permissible to eat and drink.]
Some have the custom to go to Mikvah after the Seudah Hamafseket, making sure to finish well before Yom Kippur begins.
One ensures that the house is prepared for Yom Kippur as before every Shabbat and Chag. The table should be covered with a tablecloth, the beds should be made, and the floor swept.
One wears Shabbat clothing. [Some are accustomed to change before Mincha, or already from the morning.] Women should minimize their jewelry.
One should not set up an urn of hot water (or put up any other hot foods in a pot or crockpot) for Motzei Yom Kippur.
