Throwing a Dinner Party
Anyone can throw a great dinner party; you don’t need Martha Stewart-level skills. But if these guidelines are followed, the party will be a huge success. The following are some of the most important factors to think about while organizing a dinner party:
First, send out invitations to your closest friends and family members at least two weeks before the party. It’s tempting to invite everyone you know who can make it, but keeping the guest list small is the best option. It may be impossible for the host of a big event to make personal conversation with each guest, and if he or she does not make an effort to do so, some guests may feel unappreciated.
Second, let them enough time to react so you can predict the number of guests and prepare enough food. It is your obligation to follow up with the people you invited to make sure they got the invitation and can attend if they don’t respond.
Third, one week before the event, send an email to confirm that everyone still plans to come. This is especially important if the plans of any of the invitees have changed after the invitation was sent.
Fourth, streamline the kitchen, make sure all the appliances are in working order, and stow away any extraneous items.
Fifth. Have someone (or yourself) stop by the store on the way home from work the day before the dinner to pick up any forgotten necessities like wine, flowers, or candles.
Sixth, the proper positioning of the table is required. Most people set the table before eating. Three or four people dining at a circular table makes discussion easy. If there aren’t enough chairs, sitting at the table’s end is awkward. Reason to use large tables (which also blocks part of it).
Seventh, follow a food plan. When making a meal that requires time and attention to detail, it’s harder to stick to a plan and keep the kitchen tidy. Prepare and refrigerate as many meals as possible.
Eight, assist your guests in relaxing and having fun by making them feel at home. After the final customer leaves, it’s time to clear the tables and store the leftovers. This may seem apparent, yet it is simple to ignore. Helping out your supper guests with the cleanup is one of the least enjoyable parts of hosting dinner guests.
Remember to express your gratitude to your guests after they have departed for the evening and the house has been cleaned up. You’re ready to throw an amazing dinner party!