The best Christmas dinner parties are remembered for the atmosphere and the secret to hosting is doing as much as you can before guests arrive. With our top tips, you can become the ultimate dinner party host. From welcome drinks to stylish canapés, these simple ideas will help everything come together with ease - leaving you free to enjoy the evening as much as everyone else.
The first few minutes set the tone for the whole evening. Chill drinks well in advance, make sure you've plenty of ice and prepare any garnishes ahead of time. When guests arrive, all that's left to do is pour, garnish and enjoy.
Bring it together with: Beautiful glassware, cocktail shaker, jigger, bar tools and an ice cube box.
Prepare canapés and simple nibbles ahead of time and arrange them on platters, serving boards or tiered stands before guests arrive. With everything ready to serve, you'll spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your guests.
Bring it together with: Serving platters, boards and tiered stands.
Setting the table early gives you one less thing to think about later. Layer table linens, fold napkins, stack dinner plates and add candles or a little seasonal greenery. It's these thoughtful details that make the table feel warm, welcoming and ready for guests.
Bring it together with: Table linens, napkins, dinnerware, glassware, candles and seasonal decorations.
Sharing dishes naturally bring everyone together. Mix serving bowls, platters and boards in different shapes, sizes and colours to add interest to the table, creating a relaxed, abundant look that encourages guests to help themselves.
Bring it together with: Serving bowls, platters, boards and serving utensils.
Save a few jobs until guests arrive to keep everything looking its best. Slice citrus for cocktails, add fresh herbs to serving dishes and start to warm the mulled drinks. These final touches bring the whole evening to life.
Bring it together with: Bar tools, serving pieces and candles.
Whether it's a spectacular festive dessert or an eye-catching cheeseboard, the final course deserves its own moment. Serve it on a beautiful cake stand, board or platter to create a memorable finish that keeps everyone gathered around the table a little longer.
Bring it together with: Cake stands, serving boards, platters, cheese knives and dessert plates.
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