6 Tips to Host a Dinner Party That Your Guests Will Love

You’re getting a little bit older now, and understandably, you want to throw a classier party than the keggers you used to throw. As an adult, it feels like your number one option is to throw a dinner party!

But, how do you host a dinner party for the modern age? Well, we have broken down the steps for planning a dinner party into multiple stages.

1) INVITE YOUR GUESTS AT LEAST 2 WEEKS BEFORE

Make sure you invite the right mix of people as well; you wouldn’t necessarily want to invite all strangers or people YOU KNOW won’t get along. As host, don’t shoot yourself in the foot before the dinner party even starts!

2) PLAN YOUR MENU AHEAD OF TIME

Don’t be caught the day before the party without knowing what you’re serving, it will be a mad scramble to get ready – and you WILL forget something. Planning ahead also lets you plan ahead for dietary preferences or allergies. Don’t serve your vegan friends’ steak, and don’t put out a fried cheese dish for your lactose-intolerant friends (you’ll regret it).

3) TIDY / CLEAN YOUR HOUSE

Your guests’ first impression of your dinner party will be as soon as they walk in the front door. Make sure you’ve put away all clutter, cleaned your floors, shelves, etc. and that your home looks warm and welcoming.

4) MAKE A PLAYLIST

Make a playlist that will last a few hours into the evening, ensuring that there is always some ambience and background noise. Just don’t play it too loud.

5) PLACE ALL YOUR INGREDIENTS OUT ON THE COUNTER TWO HOURS BEFORE GUESTS ARRIVE

There’s nothing worse than starting to cook your meal and realizing that you don’t have everything you need. Give yourself a little leeway in case you need to run out and grab a ginger root.

6) START COOKING BEFORE YOUR GUESTS ARRIVE

Dinner doesn’t need to be ready for when your guests arrive, but they shouldn’t be waiting too long.