How Do You Host An Alternative Style Holiday Or Special Occasion Dinner?
Pot Luck dinners are a great alternative to traditional, and somewhat costly, holiday and special occasion dinners. Here are some tips to host your ‘feast of flavors’ social gathering. Simple Pot Luck Dinner Preparations The preparations for your social gathering is part of the fun and will set the theme for your dinner.. -Plan a theme for your menu so foods compliment each other. -Use invitations that depict the season, special occasion, or just your favorite color. For each guest make a menu course suggestion such as entrée, dessert or appetizer. Keep a record because you will get calls asking what you asked them to bring. -The host supplies all beverages, plates (heavy enough to withstand a lot of food), cutlery, napkins, etc. -Have enough serving spoons on hand. -Ensure you have condiments such as salt, pepper, butter, cream and sugar, etc. -Have warming plates available and an area where a surge protector can be placed for crock pots, etc. -Create room in the refrigerator, and kee
