Golden rules for an awesome dinner party

We don’t always have to go out to bars and restaurants when we want to socialise with friends and family. Sometimes, it’s just fine to stay indoors and spend some time together. If you want to make things a little less “run of the mill,” however, then it’s important to push the boat out a little. You could have a good day just sitting around, but there’ll also be times when it’s good to make things a little extra special. For example, by hosting a dinner party. If you have ambitions to host a dinner party, then take a read of our tips below, where we outline all you need to have a memorable event. Pixabay – CC0 Licence The Guestlist The food is important, sure, but even the best food in the world can’t make up for a poor guestlist. Of course, anyone who you might invite to a dinner party at your house is likely to be in your good books, but you should also think about how your guests will interact with one another. A lot of people have work friends, pub friends, hiking friends, and so on — you can blend groups at a dinner party (it’s recommended) but if space is limited, then pick people you think will get along well with the others. Create the Space Your usual dining area is probably pretty relaxing and informal. However, when you’re going to host a dinner party, you’ll want to make things a little more formal. In fact, if you’re looking… Read More