Don’t know where to start when it comes to hosting? Whether it’s a four-course dinner with the girls or a cosy wine night with nearest and dearest friend group, we have some tips & tricks that will level up your next catch up.
Here are our hot tips for entertaining stress free!
Tip 1: Set the Vibe, not perfection
Skip stressing about a perfectly curated menu or matching glassware! Set the tone, light a candle, and hit play on the tunes that get everyone grooving. A good playlist always increases the vibe! Having the table or area set up and decorated well before the guest arrive allows for a stress-free host!
Tip 2: Share the load!
The last thing you want to be going while your friends are having a great time is to be stuck in the kitchen cooking! You don’t have to do it all –everyone leads busy lives! Instead opt for help: ask each friend to bring along something small from bottles of wine, dips, cheeses, to chocolate, everything counts! Just like here at The Longest Table Team, every little donation NEVER goes unnoticed.
Tip 3: Activities are a vibe
Save the work and family talk for another time and dust off the board games! You might like to encourage your guests to get creative – we’re thinking murder mystery theme for a Cluedo night or create your very own live ‘Guess Who’ game.
The world of fun is seriously at your doorstep!!
Tip 4: Gather the girls and have some fun!
Give your next catch up some pizzazz with a wine and cheese night or experience an Italian evening full of Aperol's and pasta If you’re feeling a bit winy (wine emoji), maybe a wine tasting at home is right up your ally.
If you’re wanting to keep it alcohol-free, a craft session is a relaxed, hands-on way to get creative whilst chatting, or you can keep it simple with brunch at home and group walk around your neighbourhood. A trivia night brings guaranteed laughs without much effort!
Tip 5: Let’s go virtual!
Who needs nice table settings, gorgeous outfit and a stressful night, when you can have a virtual girl’s night!! No cleaning, no driving just comfy clothes and your own snacks –no sharing required – and all the giggles, right from your couch.
It’s the ultimate BYO everything; drinks, vibes, and stories, minus the hassle. The best part? You still get to reconnect with your near (or perhaps long-distance) and dear right from your living room!
