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Just a MADD moment...
Menu- plan your menu in advance to make sure you have all the ingredients and that it meets the dietary requirements of your guests.
Atmosphere- appeal to the senses- music, lighting, scent...what do you want your guests to experience when they walk into your house. For example if you're hosting a Christmas party- carols, soft lighting and cinnamon would come to mind.
Decor- chose a table cloth, napkins & centerpiece that match and incorporate a theme. If it's a special dinner party, I like to include a table present that compliments the theme. For example if it's a summer girly dinner give everyone a jar of homemade jam.
Drinks- I always like a welcome drink, it's a special aperitif that gets everyone in the mood. For example if you're hosting a 1920's party start with a gin fizz.
After a MADD moment of planning, the event should all come together nicely. Enjoy your party!
Menu- plan your menu in advance to make sure you have all the ingredients and that it meets the dietary requirements of your guests.
- Nibbles laid out to go with the welcome drinks, so guests can pick whilst chatting.
- Starters that are easy and you can make in advance so you can mingle when guests arrive. I usually make something cold so I can have it pre-plated and ready to serve.
- Mains- a dish that doesn't require much last minute attention so you can be with guests rather than in the kitchen.
- Desserts, my guests always appreciate something homemade but if you're not a baker the shops have tasty treats. Have your pudding on a cake stand or something similar ready so the meal flows and you don't miss out on the social occasion.
- Cheese, this is a favourite of BVF because there are so many to try! Cheese, crackers and a chutney or relish is a great end to a meal because people can pick at it whilst enjoying the table banter and it's an alternative to those who don't have a sweet tooth
- Coffee and petit fours are a nice finish to the meal.
Atmosphere- appeal to the senses- music, lighting, scent...what do you want your guests to experience when they walk into your house. For example if you're hosting a Christmas party- carols, soft lighting and cinnamon would come to mind.
Decor- chose a table cloth, napkins & centerpiece that match and incorporate a theme. If it's a special dinner party, I like to include a table present that compliments the theme. For example if it's a summer girly dinner give everyone a jar of homemade jam.
Drinks- I always like a welcome drink, it's a special aperitif that gets everyone in the mood. For example if you're hosting a 1920's party start with a gin fizz.
After a MADD moment of planning, the event should all come together nicely. Enjoy your party!
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