Do you know that I really like planning small events? Now, when I say plan, what I mean is I think of small events to have for a particular occasion or no occasion at all. For some reason it is in me to entertain people at home or a small intimate space. I don’t really know why. We didn’t do a lot of that while I was growing up; besides family gatherings and holidays. But, ever since I’ve became an adult I always want to plan parties and get-togethers. Mostly, I want people to come over and enjoy each other’s company, eat some good food and, have some fun.
Speaking of good food….Is brunch the new greatness? Everyone is hosting brunch lately. Everyday on social media, in magazines and is local papers is a brunch social event. It’s crazy! But, I love it. I think I should host one….. The menu options are almost endless when planning a brunch because it’s literally BREAKFAST AND LUNCH. And, lunch is basically dinner’s twin that was born a few hours earlier sooooooo, I’m all in!
This year it is one of my goals to have people over at least 2 times during the spring and summer months and at least once for the holidays. Nothing big. I just want to enjoy my friends and family at home.
I feel like entertaining at home is a lost art. It seems as though a lot of hanging out and getting together is being done everywhere but at home. Don’t get me wrong I enjoy meeting up, going to events, and hanging out for a bit. But, when you can host people at your home it can be a little more relaxed and non-obligatory for guests to make an investment in your event unless they choose to by offering to bring a dish, beverage or, surprising you with a hostess gift.
So, as the spring season is nearing I am putting together a delightful menu for a nice weekend brunch with a few of our friends and loved ones. Today I am sharing with you 9 Tips for Fool-Proof Party and Menu Planning and a Spring Brunch Menu idea for your next event or get-together.
Spring Brunch Menu
Very Easy Broccoli & Ham Quiche,
I’m addicted to carbs! Cheesy Potatoes or any breakfast potato,
French Toast Casserole & Warm Maple Syrup,
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins,
Fresh Berries or Fruit Kabobs,
Chicken Apple Sausage Links and Pork Sausage Patties,
Orange Juice, Mimosas, Water, Coffee,
Lemon Lime or Ginger Sodas (in case of illness)
Everything above can be partially or completely prepared the day before. This is a great way to prepare for your event. Making a menu that can be prepared a day in advance gives you more time to prepare for your event the day of.
9 Tips for Fool-Proof Party and Menu Planning
- Plan your guest list and any possible dietary restrictions. Send out invites.
- Create an enticing menu for everyone.
- Draft organized shopping lists for your event. Shop.
- Mentally prepare a order of food service (courses or buffet style).
- Chop, cut, slice, mix, cook and bake anything that be prepared the day before.
- Decorate the night before.
- Set up a hot & cold beverage station complete with glasses, mugs, spoons, napkins, pitchers, ice bucket &, tongs.
- Day of: warm all prepared foods, cook breakfast meats, fill beverage station with cold and hot options including water.
- RELAX, HAVE FUN. ENJOY YOUR GUEST.
Using these tips will assist in your event being stress free, your guest being excited, happy and, full. Each one of them will be looking forward to your next flawless event.
How do you prepare for your parties and events? Are you planning any for 2018? Tell me!
Be sure to also check out the recipes for Very Easy Broccoli & Ham Quiche and I’m addicted to carbs! Cheesy Potatoes. These are both great recipes for groups.
I hope you all have a very great week!
Talk to you soon xoxo,
Kim Cherie
