The silly season is upon us and entertaining guests to dinner is a great way to reconnect. Here are four smart tips designed to make your party one to remember!

Dream Of A Theme 
The quickest way to add a little extra fun to a dinner gathering is by choosing a theme. Start by deciding on what you’d like to eat. A Parisian theme is brought to life through baguettes, bubbly and a great cheese board. Guests can wear stripes and berets and French café playlists are easy to find online. A Moroccan theme is fun if you’re a whiz in the kitchen. Create the mood through floor seating on cushions and drape the tablecloth with embellished scarves. Our Ally Tray in Gold is the ideal server for olives and nuts before dinner. 

Potluck Picnics 
For busy parents or the culinary-challenged, a potluck dinner party is a fantastic solution. Each guest must bring a mystery dish of their choice – completely unrelated to each other. Scale up the fun by turning the potluck into a picnic! Use boards like the Bamboo Cutting Board in Natural for dishes to be placed on if you’re eating al fresco on the lawn. Our Silver Wire String Lights would look beautiful strung up in a tree or wound around a pot plant for a little extra magic.
 
Kitchen Competition 
Introduce some healthy competition to your friends or family by hosting a dinner party cook-off. Get guests to prep their food at home and simply finish the dish off in your kitchen. Each dish should be anonymous and you can vote for your favourite overall, or in different categories like starter, main and dessert. Keep it classy with a beautiful, formal table setting. Try the silver Aurea Placemats with the fringed Nicol Table Runner and a set of the Selena Hi-Ball Glasses in Grey for a sharp, chef-studio feel. 

Guess The Grape 
If contests aren’t for you and you’d rather cater the evening yourself, a tasting is a great entertaining option. Choose a selection of beverages to complement the menu you’ve prepared such as white and red wines. Allow the guests to guess the area the wine was grown, the varietals or even the age. The Terroir Red Wine glasses cut an impressive figure and the Santanna Pitcher in Cedarwood is a must for cold table water. If that seems a little fancy, you can do the same tasting but with craft beers. This pairing will be a fun addition to a barbecue or even as a warm-up to a big sports game.

Most of all, enjoy being creative for your next hosting events - happy hosts make happy guests. For all your tableware, glassware, serveware and decor, let Freedom handle that.
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