When planning a dinner party, you want to make yours something different – not like everyone else’s you have been to before. You could do a theme or put on food that is a bit ‘out there,’ or you could make a few simple little twists and make it a dinner party with a difference.
Invite People Who Don’t Know Each Other
While many people do this anyway, it’s worth putting on this list because it’s important. Inviting people who don’t know each other to your dinner party allows for a far more interesting conversation. Instead of just being the usual group of mates who hang out anyway, bringing people together who might not normally meet can be fun. You might see some fantastic debates or spark some special friendships.
Have Everyone Bring A Dish
It can be fun to ask people to bring something to your dinner party. This could be a pot-luck idea where you don’t know what everyone is bringing, or it could be a dish that you have told them to bring. It doesn’t even have to be a main part of the dinner but perhaps some taster dishes to show people their favorite dish or small for a starter buffet. Think aloo tikki, homemade dips, canapes, or a taster of your favorite meatballs.
Cook only show-stopping dishes
Impress! Don’t go half-hearted, this dinner party is where you go all out. Show-stopping dishes, this doesn’t mean that it has to look like a Michelin-starred restaurant, but what it does mean is that it has to taste amazing. Whatever you serve, make sure that it’s something you do well, and everyone who’s ever tried it loves it.
Play Games
You’re never too old to play games, and at a dinner party, there’s no better time. It could be post-its on your head for a quick round of ‘Who Am I’m in between courses, the After Eight game once you have finished, or even cracking out the board games. There are some fabulous dinner party games out there, so have a look and see what you think would suit your crowd.
Serve A Signature Cocktail
When everyone arrives, don’t ask them what they want to drink, simply serve them your signature dinner party cocktail. Make it something easy to make, something that looks cool tastes delicious, and has a snappy personal name.
Sharing Platters
Rather than the main meal, why not serve sharing platters? This way, there’s more food for people to try, and people love the relaxed atmosphere of sharing food. It also brings people closer and is a nice way for people to eat.
Use Different Rooms of the House
It’s a nice idea to use different rooms of the house for different things. For example, you could have one room as your reception room where you mingle and drink in the beginning. Move somewhere else to eat your dinner, and then another room could be the dessert room. Finish off in the lounge or garden or play games or have a party.
