How To Host A Gala Thanksgiving Dinner?

Thanksgiving is much more than breaking bread with your near and dear ones. Are you a newbie? Not too confident about your hosting skills? Well, hosting a dinner is challenging for the inexperienced. Arranging an exquisite thanksgiving dinner is pretty demanding. Have you brushed up on your skills of cooking the classics? Anxious about taking the reigns as a host? Agreed, the list of to-dos could keep your head spinning. Guess what? Using assistance and a few extra hands might be worth it. Don’t knock yourself up with a long list of chores to do. Although a host, you deserve to soak in the merriment of the holidays. If you are too busy juggling a zillion chores and stressing over the nitty-gritty, the spirit of cozy thanksgiving dinner is up for a toss.

Don’t you wish to greet and help your guests recline with ease? Playing the role of a stellar host is not too difficult, provided you have mastered the tricks of organizing like a dream.

1. Planning in advance matters big

Do you have a well-sorted plan to rely on? If not, you will certainly find yourself in the sizes and sevens on the D-day. Figure the following things:

The number of guests you are planning to host. Big or small, prep works vary with the size of a gathering
Where exactly are you planning to set up the spread?
Do you have a few too many quick and easy go-to recipes?
The menu – have you figured what to include in your menu and what not to serve
Is it an open bar or are you whipping up some exclusive cocktails?

2. Never say no to help

Unlike a formal affair, thanksgiving is much like an intimate, snug, and home-like gathering. Are you of the idea that a host must wrap up all things by oneself? Wrong! Delegating the tasks makes hosting a piece of pie. Do not shy away from accepting help.

Did you know that thanksgiving potlucks are very much in vogue? Ask your kin to drop by bringing their favorites. You could indulge in the thrills of basting the turkey and setting up some mouthwatering entrees, while your guests could come bearing the tossed veggies or the silky-smooth mashed potatoes.

In short, do not turn down help.

3. Get the accessorizing done and tables set a night early

Rushed decors are messy and not very impressive. Set up the seating and tables a night in advance. Lay out the fancy utensils and the beautiful vessels for serving. A hint of personalized something is adored by pretty much all. Jot down the short notes and keep them ready and hooked in place.

4. Keep pitchers of exclusive festive cocktails ready to be served

Everyone loves gulping down some delicious Sangria on Thanksgiving. Stack the wine bottles in the fridge. Do not miss prepping the fruits and limes for the flavorsome cocktails. How good a host are you if you are mostly lodged in the kitchen and greeting the invitees is rushed and frantic?

Whisk and keep your cocktails ready to go. Welcome your guests with a broad smile, a cozy hug, and a chilled glass of cocktail.