3 Tips Before You Toss a Dinner Party
Does the notion of tossing a dinner party whet your appetite?
If you said yes, you could have quite a fun evening waiting for you around the corner.
With that thought in mind, you want to be sure you have all the pieces in place so you can have a party to remember.
Get Working on the Plans Today
In coming up with a great dinner party, here are three tips to keep in mind:
1. Plans do matter – The first thing to focus on would be making sure you have everything planned out the way you want. That said this means everything from what is on the menu to who will be invited and more. Sure, it may sound like a lot at first. At the end of the day, you can pull it all together if you plan far enough in advance. Think too about how big your home is and how many people you can comfortably accommodate. The last thing you want is feeling too crowded. Last, come up with more than one date for your dinner. Having two dates at least gives you options. That is if most attendees have a problem with your first choice due to other commitments.
2. What will be on the menu? – Needless to say, figuring out the right menu can be a bit of a challenge. Even with that in mind, you should be able to find a menu that is conducive to the majority of people coming. You may decide to offer several options for a main course. This way the variety means almost with certainty that no one will go home hungry. On the flip side of the coin, you might decide to find one main item everyone likes. For example, does everyone coming love a thick and juicy steak with sides? If so, this could make things easier on your end. Along with the food and drink, be sure you have all the necessary utensils for the meal. One that pops to mind would be having the best Japanese steak knives. The last thing you want or need is having some or most guests having trouble getting through their steak. Also look at the importance of other needed silverware, glasses and more.
3. Handling cleanup – Finally, when the time comes for cleanup, are you going to get stuck with most or all the duties? You may want to ask for a little help from some of the guests. Chances are most would be more than willing to help you out given the meal you provided for them. If the event is more like a casual affair, you may even opt to go with paper products. This can save on cleaning up when it comes to having to wash dishes and so on. Last, don’t be afraid to ask some of your guests coming if they’d be willing to bring a serving too. This can cut down on all the food you have to come up with.
In coming up with a great dinner party at your home, can you taste success?