Holiday party season is coming to an end but there’s still one more big party to go and it’s the one most people go all out for…New Year’s Eve!
If you’re hosting, you’re either reading this and thinking:
a) Holiday Party Planning Tips? I have this down pat.
b) I better get cracking…yikes!
If you’re in the second group, I have a few holiday party planning tips to share from Metro (one of my “go to” grocery stores). Since my side of the family is vegetarian and my husband’s side eats everything, we try to have a little something for everyone at our parties. Some of our veggie-friendly favourites include the Irresistibles Vegetable Spring Rolls and Irresistibles Spanakopita. They are easy to store in the freezer and pop into the oven if you need a quick appetizer. If you have a sweet tooth, the Irresistibles Dark Chocolate Covered Caramels With Sea Salt and the Irresistibles Maple Butter are both faves of my bro-in-law (these are a surprise for him…shhh!).
Irresistibles Dark Chocolate Covered Caramels With Sea Salt and Irresistibles Maple Butter
As promised, here are some great tips for your next party : )
Holiday Party Planning: 10 Tips for Festive Fun!
Creative serving
Instead of communal bowls of nuts, try a more eye catching and hygienic presentation by putting snacks in clear glass, narrow-necked decanters. Guests can pour nut and trail mixes themselves, and it looks great, too!
Stagger serving times
If all food is served at the start of the night, guests are likely to gorge and go home early. Keep your party hopping by serving your tasty hors d’oeuvres all night long.
Impress with a signature cocktail
Channel your inner mixologist and offer guests a unique signature cocktail for your holiday party. Be sure to have other non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages to offer alongside this cocktail.
Prep in advance
The “day of’’ for the party planner is always hectic! Between set up, last minute errands, and wrangling the kids – stress is high. Try prepping what you can a few days before. Things like fruit trays, cheese and cracker platters and Swedish meatballs can all be put together a day or two in advance.
Presentation is everything
When preparing food trays and hors d’oeuvres platters, have fun! Use the Canadian winter landscape as inspiration by placing pinecones and frosted pine needles in your tray display.
Fast and fancy
Limited time? Solicit the help of the frozen food aisle! Metro’s private label line, Irresistibles, offers delicious appetizers (quite a few vegetarian options too!) which are perfect for party planners, with selection and creativity covered.
Tidy as you go
No one likes waking up to a mess, by tidying bit by bit during your party, the house will be kept clean for your guests, too!
Set the ambiance
A beautiful candle display can never go wrong at a holiday party.
Provide plenty of options
Be sure to provide an assortment of appetizer options at your holiday bash to keep all types of appetites full and happy!
Enjoy yourself
This is your party, too! You’ve worked hard and it’s important to enjoy the environment, interact with your guests and taste your delicious treats!
Do you have any special party tips to share?
Disclaimer: I received a holiday basket of Irresistibles products from Metro. All opinions expressed are my own.
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