Smiling faces, full bellies and stories often retold. Such an evening that will remain in the memory of your guests for a long time. But such an evening also requires preparation. After all, organizing a dinner at home is a lot more complicated than eating out with company. Which dishes are you going to serve? And how do you make sure the table is nicely and attractively decorated? In this blog I take you through 5 steps to organize the perfect dinner at home.
1 | Figure out the menu in advance
To make sure your home dinner goes smoothly, start by carefully putting together the menu. This is the time to let your creativity run wild and choose dishes that fit the mood you want to create. Get your guests started by creating inviting menus that will make their mouths water.
2 | The art of table decoration: make it cozy and cozy
Besides the dishes you will serve, the table decoration at a home dinner is perhaps just as important. This is because when you do this well, you immediately create a warm and inviting atmosphere, as if you imagine yourself in a restaurant. Think of a table runner, candles in different heights and flowers. But, don't overdo it; the true art is in the balance between elegant simplicity and that warm, personal atmosphere.
3 | Setting the table like a pro
When you host a dinner party at home, you're not just going to set a table. You're going to create an experience. So start with a clean sheet as a canvas and let your dinnerware speak for itself by adding variety. For example, combine a chic dinnerware set with modern accents. Also pay attention to the details here: place each piece of cutlery according to the etiquette rules, make sure the water and wine glasses are in the right place and put a folded napkin on each plate.
4 | Set the mood with the right music
While the table is showing off shiny wine glasses and dinnerware that invites you to take a seat, the right music plays softly in the background. Now that you are in your own home, you are in control of the music you play during your organized dinner party. Easily put together a playlist that sets the tone for your carefully set table. Choose quiet sounds during appetizers and slowly build up the tempo as the evening progresses and conversations become livelier.
5 | Eaten out? Extend your home dinner with small appetizers
After an evening of culinary enjoyment and scintillating conversation, it's time to socialize afterward. Stay cozy at the table or, instead, take a seat on the couch for a casual get-together. Serve some more small bites such as olives, cheese cubes and cocktail nuts on the table for a relaxed conclusion to your organized home dinner.