5 tips for planning an intimate dinner party

Today, I am sharing five greats tips for planning an intimate dinner party. With the current restrictions, because of the pandemic private dinner parties are now limited to six people here in the United Kingdom. An intimate dinner party can be just as luxurious and fun as a larger dinner party. The sense of celebration will still be there, and you will be able to create such wonderful memories. Some of my best dinner parties have been with a smaller number of guests, as its more personal and fun, with special meaningful moments. 

1. Dinner party atmosphere

2. Dinner Party Table Setting

When holding an intimate dinner party, I would certainly advise creating a wonderful table setting. Your dining table set up is a fantastic way to provide that wow factor, adding in those special details. Think about what colours to use, that work together. Arrange to have some beautiful flowers provided, as a gorgeous table centrepiece or backdrop.

Ensure that you use exquisite items from the glassware, to sumptuous high-quality linen to glowing candles to make it feel exceptional. When guests sit down at your dinner table you want to have something inspiring and beautiful for them to see and touch. Making this effort will make your guests, feel extra special at your dinner party.

3. Dining experience

If you want to create the ultimate dining experience of course you need sumptuous food. If you really want to go all out why not hire your own private chef to cater for you and your guests. Versatile Catering Professionals based in London will come to your home and cook your own tasty menu for you and your guests, they can even provide table décor too.

This is such a fantastic experience, giving you the space to really relax and enjoy an at home fine dining celebration. Knowing that you and your guest’s food will be looked after and taken care of. Imagine your 3-course mouth-watering meal, will be cooked and presented to you with finesse. All your guest’s dietary needs will be catered for and you will be eating delicious, beautifully prepared, flavoursome seasonal dishes, in the comfort and safety of your own home. What is not to love! 

4.   Dinner cocktails

Why not create a special cocktail (or two) for the evening, whether it’s a signature cocktail, or mocktail at your dinner party. This can be a fun way to show your guests more of your personality. Or perhaps if you have a theme for your dinner party, consider creating a drink or two to match with the theme. Perhaps you prefer having some lovely bubbles. Or if you hire Versatile Catering, for your dinner party they can add a cocktail onto your menu too. So many options to consider!

5. Dinner party themes

With a smaller number of guests at your dinner party, it is a great time to consider a dinner party theme. Particularly with winter coming up there are lots of themes to choose from such as a Winter Wonderland theme, a monochrome theme, or how about a Gatsby theme, which I love and have designed and styled before. Of course, if you really want to go for it ask your guests to dress up or where an item of clothing from your chosen dinner party theme, which is always fun. 

So whether you are planning an engagement meal, anniversary, birthday dinner or celebrating another special occasion I hope this gives you some great tips for planning your dinner party.
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If you want to reduce the hassle even more then get a party planner like me on board. I work with you from a few months or weeks before your dinner party, to bring everything together for you. Sourcing the right suppliers and styling every detail for you on the day, to make your dinner party that extra bit special. So that when your guests arrive, everything is set and looking beautiful for your wonderful celebratory evening ahead.

Get in touch I would love to hear from you.

Natasha x