THAT’S ENTERTAINING
BEVVY STATION. A fully stocked bar cart or dedicated bar service area. Fill it with a selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, cocktail, wine and water glasses, a variety of drink mixes, napkins, a few bags of ice and an ice bucket, and a cooler.
Whether you are hosting a big event, a dinner party, potluck, or a casual night in with friends and/or family, being prepared in advance will eliminate hostess stress and let you truly enjoy your time together. Here are some tips and ideas that will help you prepare.
HELPERS. Don’t be afraid to ask friends for their help to get ready, bring food, loan chairs or dinnerware, or to assist with clean up. Most friends and family are only too willing to lend a helping hand. If you are hosting a large party, consider enlisting the services of a bartender or servers.
MUSIC. Prepare for your event with a preplanned playlist of tunes to set the tone and theme of the evening. Have speakers placed in strategic areas to fill your space with music.
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SETTING THE STAGE. There are lots of things you can do days in advance such as, giving your house a good clean; preparing and/
FUN AND GAMES. For smaller get togethers ramp
up the atmosphere of fun with a variety of board games, playing cards, dominos or interactive games like charades, trivia or billiards or darts. TIP: Create fun memories with a photo booth complete with a
or ordering food in advance, setting up
dinner tables and place name cards, seasonal or theme decorating.
FOOD SERVICE. Dinner party menus and food items can be prepared in advance and reheated to keep your kitchen duty to a minimum. Use a variety of finger foods - cheese trays and charcuterie boards, fruit trays, sweets, nuts, chips and dips, etc. A large batch of chowder, meatballs or chilli can be made in advance and kept heated throughout the night. Tip: Be sure to check with your guests regarding food allergies.
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