Oct 16th 2019

Hosting a dinner party can be very stressful. Making sure the house is clean, setting up the table, mastering a delightful meal to serve the guests... the list goes on. One thing to keep in mind is not to panic. Dinner party is all about embracing a relaxed and fun atmosphere that keeps the guests at ease, including the host. So, here are a few guidelines to have a simple but elegant dinner party at home.

Make the Guest List & Set the Perfect Date

A dinner party is a lot more intimate than a regular party, so it's better to invite people who know each other, then add one or two outsiders.  Fridays and Saturdays are the best nights to host. Any other night will either be close to impossible because of conflicting schedules or a bummer because of work the next morning.

Table Dress to Impress

If there's anything we can do to elevate the dinner table, it's having a great centerpiece to set the atmosphere and build the evening around the table. For example, a colorful flower arrangement and a candle or two in the center will create a lighthearted mood and transmits that feeling to guests. Preparing the table a night before the dinner party will avoid last minute scrambling and make sure it’s ready to hold the spread of food.

Menu Planning

Before choosing the items in the menu, ask the guests about any dietary requirements and favorites. Be sure to have food options so guests with special food needs don’t feel left out. It's a nice touch that adds a more welcoming and exclusive dining experience for all the guests.

The meal completely depends on how many people are invited. The most important thing when it comes to food preparation is to have enough time. For appetizers and snacks, it's better to choose a simple meal that can be made in advance, easy to assemble, and can be served cold or at room temperature to save time.

A tin of Danisa Butter Cookies are a perfect way to add some simple elegance to the dinner party and make this moment more extraordinary. The irresistibly buttery and delicious taste comes from high-quality butter and other finest ingredients baked to crisp and rich perfection. Made with high standards and unparalleled craftsmanship, every single tin of cookies is an absolute delicacy and a simple addition to add luxury to any gathering

Have a Good Time

Once the guests arrive, the last bit of advice is to relax and have a good time. Everything about a dinner party, from the planning to the toasts, should be fun. Even as the host of the dinner party, take time to enjoy every step.

Hosting an elegant dinner party doesn't have to be difficult. These simple steps and preparations should help anyone host an elegant dinner party that leads to smiling faces, flowing conversation, and lifelong memories. If things don’t go exactly as planned, just laugh it off and go with the flow. Any mistakes will provide a funny story to share at the next dinner party.