Hello World! Welcome Friends! For some people, entertaining comes naturally, and they love playing the role of host, effortlessly gliding from one conversation to another and filling empty glasses along the way. However, for many others, the thought of entertaining is fraught with anxiety and worry. We believe that everyone can put their minds at ease and enjoy being hospitable with a bit of forward-thinking and efficient planning. Check out our best tips for effortless entertaining:
Know your Numbers
To start, you need to know who is attending in order to properly plan a get-together or dinner party at your home. Open invites don’t work once you get out of college-aged parties. Think about how many guests you could comfortably accommodate, whether it’s a backyard BBQ or a more elaborate dinner party.
Invitations
Formal invitations and RSVPs are not required for a simple get-together, but it never hurts to use them in order to get a better idea of who will be attending. Feel free to phone around and double-check who is coming a week in advance so that you know for catering.
Pick a Theme
Rather than adding pressure to the host, a theme can lay the groundwork for establishing the décor, menu, and drinks. You can go as all-in as your heart desires.
Decorate
Your evening will be elevated from a family meal to having that wow factor if you focus some time on your table décor. It all comes back to having a story to tell which will entertain your guests and hold their attention. We love the bright and cheerful table settings from Zambezi Joy Society, which is based in Zambia and ships worldwide.
Alcohol
Drinks can be tricky to cater for since in some circles, drinks will be provided, whereas in others, a BYOB policy is the norm. Alcohol will significantly impact your budget and set the tone for your night. Once you are in your 30s, it becomes more of the standard to offer your guests a drink rather than have them bring their own. However, you don’t need to have a full open bar. Consider making a signature cocktail or offering a welcome drink. You can then provide wine that has been paired to your menu.
Pre-Made is the Winner
Your guests won’t feel comfortable if you are busy the entire night in the kitchen preparing dinner. Plan your menu so that you can spend the least amount of time in the kitchen and the most amount of time sitting with your guests. Pre-made starters such as soups or a charcuterie board are ideal for dinner parties. You can even put together the main meal in advance and put it into the oven once your guests arrive.
Store-Bought is Fine
We really don’t think that purchasing starters or desserts from a store is anything to be embarrassed about. In fact, rather than be red-faced, own it! Ideally, choose items that come with a fantastic story from local producers. Keeping your guests engaged is all part of the fun.
Plan for the Cleanup
Stressing about cleaning up your house puts a severe damper on entertaining. Get your priorities right, focus your energy on your guests, and book a maid service in Orlando FL, to clean up the next day. Not only is your time valuable, but you’ll likely be tired after having such a fabulous night.
Entertaining is supposed to be fun. Your guests will feel more relaxed if you feel more confident as well. Plan wisely so that you can stay out of the kitchen and enjoy the evening as much as everyone else.
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