How to Decorate for a Fish Fry

Decorate with fishing gear for a fish fry.

Fish fries are casual parties held throughout the country. Fried fish fillets and French fries or hush puppies are served in a laid back atmosphere. Such a setting needs simple, festive decorations that remind guests of fish and the water. Fishing gear and offset lighting serve as decorative elements for this casual, outdoor event. Hold the fish fry at twilight to take advantage of the offset lighting from Christmas lights and tiki torches.

Things You'll Need

• White Christmas lights
• String
• Tiki torches
• Fishing net
• Woven place mats
• 3 potted Gerber daisies
• Fishing reels

Instructions

1. Tie white Christmas lights with string onto trees or porch supports at the edge of the party area.

2. Insert tiki torches into the ground around the table.

3. Cover the table with a fishing net for a tablecloth.

4. Set one place mat at each seat on the table.

5. Arrange three potted Gerber daisies in a row down the length of the table.

6. Set fishing reels at the corners of the table to weigh down the fishing net and set other reels in or next to the pots of Gerber daisies.

Tips & Warnings

• Replace the Christmas lights with paper streamers for a daytime party.

References

• "The Big Book of Outdoor Cooking and Entertaining: Spirited Recipes and Expert Tips for Barbecuing, Charcoal and Gas Grilling, Rotisserie Roasting, Smoking, Deep-Frying, and Making Merry"; Cheryl Alters Jamison, et al.; 2010
• "Fandango"; Sandy Hill, et al.; 2007
• "Outdoor Entertaining"; George Dolese, et al.; 2006