An Entertainment Guide
Browse our comprehensive entertainment articles covering everything from hosting memorable gatherings to organising themed celebrations and managing guests with confidence.
A Crash Course in Hosting
Delicious food and great company are essential to any celebration but it is the unexpected details added by the host which can make an event extra special. I...
Added Extras That Make Your Dinner Party Different
Having people over for dinner is one of life’s pleasures. Planning and preparing the food, enjoying the company of friends in a relaxed environment and enj...
All About Dress Codes
Not sure what smart casual means? You are not alone. There are no rules when it comes to dress codes. Perhaps this is where things become confusing. The boun...
Choosing Caterers for Different Types of Events
There’s nothing quite as luxurious as having your event catered! The pleasure of having someone else prepare the food and serve and clear up afterwards can...
Choosing the Right Performers
It might well be that you want to add a bit of fun to your event by offering your guests some entertainment. This could range from a solo performer at a gran...
Entertain Unexpected Guests
Entertaining is not always a planned affair. At certain times of year, guests can just turn up on your doorstep. What do you do when this happens? Well, firs...
Entertain your Boss or Colleagues
Inviting your work colleagues - or worse still, your boss - into your home can be a complete and utter nightmare, and for some people, something they wouldn'...
Entertainment Etiquette Explained
Even in today's fast-paced lifestyle, there is one simple skill, that when learned, can get you through any social occasion - good manners! Being polite can...
Entertainment Ideas For a First Date
First dates can be nerve racking affairs and in many respects, completely un-plannable, no matter how many tips or advice your other single friends give you!...
Games to Play at a Dinner Party
The dinner party has been an enjoyable, sophisticated event for hundreds of years and with good food and stimulating conversation the occasion should be a co...
Holding a Themed Event
Sometimes a really good way to add a bit of pizzazz to an event is to give it a theme. Depending on the kind of event and the type of guests you have, you ca...
Holding an Event in Another Venue Not Your Home
Sometimes it’s just not the best idea to hold an event in your own home or office. Perhaps you’re planning a party and might be worried about damage such...
How to be a Good Party Guest
How many parties do we attend each year? The chances are that we all attend a few, be they work events or social occasions. As the guest it is tempting to fe...
How to Deal with Difficult Guests
Every dinner party, get together, or soiree has one - the guest you could do without! So what's the best method for dealing with them? The Party Bore They at...
Innovative Ways to Entertain Clients
If your job requires you to entertain clients you can probably organise a golf day with your hands tied behind your back. We’ve come up with a few ideas th...
Keep to a Budget When Entertaining
The thought of guests coming to dinner or for drinks can strike fear in your heart and in your bank balance. Entertaining can be an expensive business but th...
Lazy Entertaining Ideas
It’s fun to have friends and family round for sociable meals but sometimes we’re just too busy or exhausted to prepare and provide for guests, especially...
Open House Dining and Secret Restaurants
There’s a new craze sweeping the country and probably the rest of the world which is that of the secret restaurant, or open house dining. Inspired by Come...
Planning a Party: Top Ten Rules
Are you a host that could do with brushing up your party-giving skills? Follow the advice laid out below and you cannot fail. This is the foolproof top ten l...
Throw a Golf Lovers' Party
If you struggle to think up ideas to treat the golf addict in your life, look no further. Our comprehensive but simple guide to throwing a golf lovers’ par...
Throw the Perfect Divorce Party
So you’ve finally said goodbye to that cheating ex. Your divorce is finalised, there are no longer any ties between the two of you and at last you’re sta...