So, you want to host a dinner party for your friends, but you’re stressing out a little? The key to a great dinner party is to keep things simple for yourself.
Host your party on the weekend so you have a whole day to prepare, and don’t try to invite everyone in your address book to prove how popular you are – keep it manageable with six to eight guests.
You don’t need to provide your guests with silver service and spend all your time rushing between the dining room and the kitchen. Go for a more relaxed setting, and consider having guests help themselves to food and drink.
Choose a menu that can be prepared well in advance so you’re not frantically mixing cake batter while your guests are finishing their mains. And don’t try to impress your guests with soufflés or steamed lobsters if you’ve never attempted them before; go with your tried and tested dishes.
An easy way to impress your guests is with stylish tabletop accessories and barware. Choose serving dishes that complement your culinary creations, and bring some elegance to the table by serving your wine in Ravenscroft Decanters and your homemade brews in a beverage dispenser.
The soup’s ready to be reheated, the cake’s sitting on the counter looking beautiful, and the roast chicken is in the oven. So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and enjoy the party.
