There is quite a lot of pressure when hosting a dinner party. What you anticipate to be a fun and festive evening can turn into a “what was I thinking?!” personal meltdown in the kitchen. Consider not doing the following when thinking about hosting a dinner party:
Complicated Recipes
A complicated and untested recipe can lead to high costs and a not so good end result. Unfamiliarity with the recipe can cause you to forget a step or ingredient, consequently, making your much looked forward to entree to become the most avoided dish at the table.
Not Having Food Ready When Guests Arrive
Guests are more than likely coming to your dinner party hungry and won’t want to wait all night for the food to finish cooking. Further, if you forget to prep and organize, your kitchen may transform into a very messy gathering place.
Choosing the Wrong Mood Music
You may enjoy listening to your workout playlist for all occasions, but your guests may prefer something a little more conducive to talking and mingling. Consider what kind of vibe you are trying to create when choosing music.
Not Cleaning Your Entire House
You may think your guests won’t notice those little bunnies running underneath the furniture, but they most certainly will and this may affect their perception of the party or you as a host. Guests can be nosey and may accidentally (or intentionally) go into rooms or places you would prefer they not, so clean and get rid of anything you don’t want them to find.
Freaking Out
If you are stressed, your guests are stressed. Remember, the idea for the gathering is to have fun. Be calm and relaxed. Your guests are going to pick up on your mood and feel the way you feel.
Remember, it is just a dinner party meant to bring people together in a fun and friendly way, and you need to have some fun too. Plan ahead and keep your wits about you and all will go smoothly… hopefully.