How to Throw a Dinner Party for Fussy Eaters

Have a dinner party planned, and it's a group that includes some fussy eaters? Maybe you have a vegetarian, a vegetable hater, and a guest on a low-carb diet, all in the same room? Follow these easy suggestions, and you will have no problem throwing a dinner party for fussy eaters.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Recipes
• Appropriate foods

1. Plan a buffet menu! Rather than serving guests a plated meal, plan a buffet with simple dishes, so that guests can help themselves and choose their own foods.
2. Select uncomplicated dishes that aren't too heavy on ingredients. The fewer ingredients in each dish, the less of a chance that a guest will pass up on a particular item.
3. Use neutral ingredients. When possible, use olive oil instead of butter (for dairy-free or vegan guests), vegetable stock or water in place of meat stocks, and be sure to leave nuts off the menu, as they are the most common food allergen.
4. Sauces on the side! Let guests choose the amount of sauce they wish to use, if any at all.
5. Guests will almost certainly ask what they can bring to the party. If you know that a particular guest can be an especially fussy eater, tell them you would love for them to bring their favorite dish for the party.
6. Don't forget dessert! A great choice would be a flourless chocolate cake, served with a side of freshly cut fruit, and non-dairy whipped topping.

Tips & Warnings

• Never lie to your guests about what is in a dish. You never know when someone may have a severe food allergy.