Dinner Parties...
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A Stress Free Dinner Party
Dinner parties are no small task. Cooking and playing host for a small group can leave your stress-levels reaching a critical level. Find out what shortcuts are…...
A Wine Buying Guide
If you want to be the perfect host, you need to master the world of wine. Follow our foolproof rules to buying better wine and you will be the toast of the party....
Catering for Food Intolerances or Allergies
There are many people these days with food allergies and this is something you should be aware of when catering...
Conversation Do's and Don'ts
The art of conversation is a skill. It can be learned and perfected so if you are shy or nervous of chatting to strangers read on....
Easy Menu Ideas
If you are not the most confident chef or if time is of the essence during your forthcoming dinner party, read on. Here are some simple and easily achievable menu…...
Entertainment Ideas For Dinner Parties
If you are bored of the usual dinner party and want to offer your guests more than just a sit down meal, read on. Here are some entertainment ideas that will get your…...
Great Budget Wine Ideas
We all know that some bottles of wine can cost a small fortune. What many of us don’t know is that there are some gems out there that will give you change from a £10…...
Guests With Special Dietary Requirements
Finding out that one of your guests is a celiac sufferer of a vegan might send you into panic. But do you really have to prepare two different menus? Read on to…...
Hold a Greek Themed Dinner Party
Hold a Greek-themed dinner party for family or friends and recreate the spirit of a wonderful Greek holiday....
Holding A James Bond Party Night
A James Bond themed party will offer glamour, a touch of mystery, and the chance for all your guests to dress up to the nines!...
Host a Dinner Party for Single Friends
If you have a bunch of single friends it can be very tempting to try and pair them all off - and if you are hosting a dinner party, playing matchmaker could be as…...
Hosting Your First Dinner Party
Hosting your very first dinner party? This is a big step and you need some basic advice on how to cope with it. Read our short guide and learn how you can host a…...
How to Avoid Poisoning Your Guests!
Hosting a dinner party for friends is enough of an event without food poisoning making an appearance, too. Get back to basics with our food safety tips....
Keep the Peace when Entertaining Family
Worried that a certain someone will spoil your big event by misbehaving? Damage limitation and preparation is the answer!...
Mixing Different Age Groups at Parties
If you’re planning to invite a broad range of age groups you’ll need to think about the needs of every generation....
Party Food on a Budget
Entertaining with limited funds is possible. You just have to know the shortcuts. Let us show you how to host a dinner party on even the most modest of budgets....
Setting The Table
There are so many rules and etiquette guidelines that you can follow when setting your dinner party table. Fine bone china and crystal glasses are not pre-requisites…...
The Last Minute Dinner Party
If your idea of cooking normally involves a microwave and a ready meal, then the thought of catering for a dinner party might be a daunting one. Add to the mix, the…...
The Singles Dinner Party
Round up your single friends and hold a dinner party in their honour. Learn how you can keep the mood light whilst keeping a sparkle in the air. Read our short guide…...
The Themed Dinner Party
Instead of holding a traditional dinner party, adopt a theme. This is pure fun – get dressed up, transform your home and take your taste buds on a journey to remember....
The Vegetarian Dinner Party
Hosting a vegetarian dinner party and not sure what to serve? Vegetarian food is delicious and versatile. Let us give you some ideas...