How Do You Throw A Classy Dinner Party?
Entertaining at home is both an affordable way to be social and an important skill. While a dinner party may seem like a daunting task at first, you can host parties at all levels of formality and really get accustomed to hosting a delightful evening. Begin by deciding on your level of formality, guest list, and available evening. Send invites by email, evite, phone, or even actual cards depending on the type of party you are throwing. Confirm a quorum of invitees and then continue with your plans. Plan your menu. Think about cost, formality, timing, and your own skills. Also think about your guests’ dietary needs and restrictions. Italian food is often easy to prepare ahead of time and then place in buffet servers to keep warm. Consider pre-making salads and desserts to minimize the amount of time you spend in the kitchen and away from your guests. Make sure you have the necessary flatware, plates, and glassware to serve your menu to all of your guests. Then think about serving dishes
