What you need to make hosting a breeze
Hosting for the holidays this year? Here are 6 entertaining essentials to have on hand.
Platters and Boards
It’s a good idea to have multiple sizes and types of serving trays and boards when you entertain. Wooden boards are great for charcuterie, while divided dishes work well for vegetable platters or snacks.
Tiered Stand
A tiered stand is great to use for appetizers and desserts. Using one will increase the aesthetics of your food presentation by adding height. Bonus – they also give you more room on whatever surface you’re using.
Wine Bucket / Beverage Tub
This is essential whether you’re serving wine or any other beverage. Fill with ice (make sure to have extra on hand) and these will keep your beverages cool throughout the party. The bucket-shaped ones can even double as ice buckets.
Mood Lighting
It’s true that everything feels more special in candlelight. It’s nice to have a variety of candle holders of different shapes and heights for entertaining. Smart light bulbs are another way to control the lighting in your home.
Open Stock Dinnerware
If you’re hosting a large number of people, you may want to consider adding some open stock dinnerware to your entertaining repertoire. These sets are simple, inexpensive, and replaceable in case of accidents. We recommend keeping it basic and sticking to minimal decoration in white.
Barware
Make sure you have adequate barware when you’re entertaining. You’ll want to use something solid but not so precious that you would be sad if it were broken.
