Up Your Hosting Game With These Entertaining Essentials
The host with the most.
Whether you’re having a casual board game night-in or a chic dinner party, hosting in any form is easier with the right tools. This guide covers a list of hosting essentials perfect for elevating any celebration in your home. With the festive season right around the corner, these items will help you host in comfort and style.
1. The Bar Cart
Bar carts made a comeback this year, earning them a spot on the list of hosting essentials. These portable home bars offer complete convenience and classic style all in one. This essential provides a hassle-free way to ensure that no one's glass goes empty. Your guests can now simply refill their drinks at their own pace or create their cocktail of choice.
Having something as simple as a complete dinner set can transform you into a prepared and well-equipped hostess. A dinner set includes everything you need to serve guests a multi-course meal with uniform style, elevating your dining room table for any type of occasion. Whether you plan to have one go-to set for every hosting occasion or several styles for each holiday or themed event, a dinner set is vital for serving your delicacies in style.
Ensuring proper glassware for your guests is a vital hosting essential. Be ready for your guests' many drink tendencies with several key glassware items. If you’re new to being a host, start off with a set of dual-purpose wine glasses for both red and white-wine drinkers. Invest in a pair of whiskey glasses for guests who love a traditional old-fashioned. You can also benefit from a set of beautiful coupe glasses; they can be very versatile and are often used for serving a wide variety of cocktails such as martinis, margaritas or even a sparkling wine. Finish with a couple of pilsner glasses for the beer lovers.
Candles are often considered an optional addition but these underrated items are actually a hosting essential. They set the mood, add warmth and ambiance and make for great decor too. Place candles around the living room or hallway – wherever guests will be gathering. If you're planning to have candles on your dining table, make sure they are unscented to prevent them from interfering with the dining experience.
Charcuterie and cheese boards make for an exceptional appetiser, and if presented well, can make for the perfect Insta-worthy picture. Great for a casual get together or a more formal party, these versatile boards are great for serving just about any appetiser aesthetically. Once you acquire this hosting essential, it's time to turn your attention to your favourite selection of cheeses, crackers and cured meats. The more personal, the better.
Tip: Your journey into becoming the ultimate host doesn't have to stop here! Check out these additional articles:
- This is the Secret to Creating the Perfect Cheeseboard
- How to Style a Show-Stopping Bar Cart
- How to Throw A Virtual Dinner Party
