How to Host Dessert for a Progressive Dinner Party

If you've been asked to host the dessert portion of a progressive dinner, you've definitely got one of the fun jobs. The menu items are easily prepared on the fly and, if your home is the last stop on the party tour, you don't have the time constraints that the other courses do.

Instructions

1. Get in touch with the party planners several days in advance to get a final count on who will be attending the progressive dinner party.

2. Plan a menu that includes desserts that can be prepared quickly and can be served cold or at room temperature. Since you will not be home too long before your guests arrive, you'll want to be able to get the desserts served as quickly as possible.

3. Set up the tables, chairs and utensils before you leave for the first location so that you can accept guests moments after you return home for this portion of the party.

4. Leave the location prior to dessert early enough so that you have time to prepare before your guests arrive. During these few minutes, you can cut the cakes or pies, heat the coffee and tend to other last minute chores.

5. Keep an eye on the clock and be ready to instruct the guests when it is time to move to the next location. If your home is the last location, relax and enjoy the rest of the party.