How to Serve Food at Dinner Parties

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Dinner party setting

Serving food at a dinner party can be presented in ways that will make your party more successful. Here are some hints that might make your next dinner party more fun, more flavorful and easier for everyone, yourself included! Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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      Keep the party circulating. Rather than having a buffet with all the food in one place, create different tables for appetizers, drinks, sweets, and various entrees. This way people will not have to line up or squeeze into one area to help themselves.

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      Something for everyone

      Diversify your offerings. Have alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Offer dishes for vegetarians, dieters, people who love meats and people who prefer fish or chicken.

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      Make sure you have plenty of plates, cutlery, napkins and trash containers scattered around so people can find what they need easily. Have containers clearly labeled "trash" and "recycling". It will make recycling easier and simplify clean-up for you after the party's over.

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      Serving bowl

      Have one table close to the kitchen where you can switch out dishes that shouldn't be left out too long or need to be re-heated or re-chilled. Use serving trays that can be kept hot or cold and covered to minimize trips to the kitchen.

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      Rather than sitting everyone at one large table, consider breaking seating down into smaller groups that can be more sociable and friendly.

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      These are just some simple ways to keep your guests happy and your own labor minimized when serving food at a dinner party.

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Comments

  • FrazzledNanny Mar 20, 2009
    Great tips. Thank you for the article. 5*
  • Susan Golis Dec 20, 2008
    very useful tips on how to serve food at parties. Great pictures too!
  • Analana - Dec 18, 2008
    Thanks for these great tips! I will keep them in mind next time I have guests.

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