#hosting-tips

#hosting-tips

Hosting a cocktail party can be challenging, though. It's up to the host to make sure that everyone's comfortable and having a good time, and it's easy to get wrapped up in the idea that things need to be perfect. They don't. We reached out to a number of entertainment and beverage experts for tips on how to make hosting a cocktail party easier, and they all emphasized keeping things simple and focusing on the guests rather than aiming for perfection.

Hosting a dinner party can be a lot of fun, but it can also be kind of stressful. You want your guests to have a great time, enjoy good food and drink, and feel comfortable in your home. Hosts often put their focus on planning the dinner party menu, buying delicious desserts, and setting up decorations, but those aren't the only parts that matter.

Hosting lunch parties can be more relaxing than dinner parties thanks to their informal atmosphere and smaller guest lists. Simple one-pot dishes suit this vibe well.

As a host, you cannot properly leave your own party, even though Miss Manners understands both that it has become a bore for you and that the guests are unlikely to notice your absence.

"Asking yourself this question before gatherings helps to ensure that your home isn't just clean, but functionally welcoming, with clear walkways and surfaces," Krueger says.

Halving baked goods not only reduces waste, allowing guests to enjoy smaller portions without leftovers, but it also lets them mix and match their favorites.

The connection between scents, emotions, and memories is powerful, allowing hosts to create a welcoming atmosphere through thoughtfully chosen fragrances.

"Not everybody thinks about all of these dietary restrictions, but because I have them, I do," London says. "I think about soy, dairy, gluten, nuts - anything that I think would be an issue."