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Hosting a dinner party is no easy feat. You have to plan the menu, get your guests to RSVP, and ultimately cook a meal that impresses everyone you invite. However, the best way to host an unforgettable dinner party is by following these four tips.

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1 Plan well ahead of time 

Buy groceries at least a week before the party to make sure nothing runs out. Also, buy enough serving dishes for all your guests and plan which kitchen utensils you will use when inviting them. Make sure that everything is in place before your friends arrive so that they feel welcome from the moment they walk into your home. If it’s possible, ask someone if you can borrow some of their things for this special occasion, so it doesn’t look like there was no effort put into making tonight perfect! If not, don’t worry- do what you can with what’s already available to give off an impression of elegance despite any shortcomings thereof.

2 Prepare food before guests arrive 

The food should be ready to serve when your guests arrive so that they can immediately enjoy themselves. Do not get caught up in talking if you see someone walking towards the table, and do not leave them waiting for too long before starting dinner. Make sure you have a plan set out beforehand on how much time it will take to finish cooking everything we need because you don’t want any of your friends getting hangry while sitting at the table! You also have to ensure your guests enjoy the food you’re cooking, so high quality is essential. Like try this tasty crockpot ham recipe; it’s bound to leave your guests breathless. Or try an instant pot dish. Make sure all food is served hot, and there are plenty of plates and utensils available for everyone who wants seconds or thirds. Also, make sure that everybody gets enough drinks throughout the evening since alcohol is often an integral part of hosting a dinner party!

3 Keep guests’ drinks full

Ensure that everyone’s glasses are full throughout the night by having plenty of drinks on hand. If you’re serving alcohol, make sure to have enough wine and beer available for your guests because they might want a refill after their first glass runs out! Also, keep in mind that some people prefer more than one drink while others only like to try it once. Ensure there is something for everybody, especially if you don’t want anyone to get into trouble later on when the party starts winding down. You should also be catering to those that might not want to drink alcohol. You could serve cold soft drinks as well as warm drinks like coffee, or even a Mint Brook Meadows Tea to cleanse their palate. It’s a good idea to provide this service with an actual bartender during dinner- get them started early, so no one gets too rowdy before midnight rolls around. It’s not every day someone has free reign at YOUR house, right?

4 Play great music throughout the evening 

Everyone is going to have a good time if you play great music throughout the evening. Make sure that your speakers are loud enough for everyone in attendance to enjoy themselves until they’re ready to go home! If there are people who want to leave earlier, make sure not to keep them on their toes by playing something they don’t like. You can also ask guests ahead of time what kind of songs or genres they prefer so you know which ones will get them dancing and having fun- it’ll be easier than trying out new stuff when everybody’s already drunk anyway. Be careful about noise restrictions, though – no one wants complaints from neighbors ruining this special occasion!

Having a dinner party is not that hard if you follow these four tips. Remember, the key to an unforgettable evening is making sure your guests feel welcome and have a great time!

Heather Brummett

I am Heather Brummett . I'm just a real mom, sharing my real life experiences with the world. Thank you for being a part of my world. Here you will find recipes, crafts, fun ideas for the kids, how to work at home, encouragement, inspiration, and the latest news in and around Houston. To be featured or for information on freelance work contact me at [email protected].

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