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Essential hosting tips for when you have company over

Aleesha Badkar

27 August 2024 at 11:00 am

Our handy tips will make hosting any gathering a walk in the park

Prepare a welcome drink

Put a scent by the entrance

Have some warm lighting by the entrance

Invest in a wine preserver

Use scentless candlesticks on the dining table

Have a vase of fresh flowers

Pop the bathroom hand towel in the dryer

Keep a jug of iced water

Pop a fancy hand soap in the bathroom

Lay dried flowers on the dining table

Invest in a spare corkscrew

Keep to a food preparation schedule

Don’t forget napkins

Use wine glass tags on your drinks

Get some blankets out

Lay your table in advance

Decant your wine

Keep a nourishing hand lotion in the bathroom

Have a separate bottle opener

Prepare as much food as possible beforehand

Warm your plates

Chill your wine in advance

Have some nibbles ready

Keep a candle in the bathroom

Remember the soft drinks

Polish your glasses

Buy a stain remover

Our handy tips will make hosting any gathering a walk in the park

These essential hosting tips for when you have company over will help you to make an impression every time you welcome guests.

Whether it’s for a dinner party, a summer BBQ or a festive lunch, having people over always comes with a whole list of things to do - and can lead to a lot of stress, hosting mishaps and unhappy guests if not done right.

From something so small as preparing drinks garnishes to important considerations like keeping a first aid kit handy, these tips will help you play the host role perfectly every time you have company over to your home.

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Our handy tips will make hosting any gathering a walk in the park.

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