Ideas for a dinner party

Quite often the best dinner parties arise with little or no planning, but a little preparation beforehand can ensure that both you and your guests have a fantastic time. Make sure that you consider an appropriate theme, and of course a menu that meets both your skill level and your budget. Don't assume that all dinner parties require the most extravagant menus and expensive ingredients. All you need is some careful planning and some creative thinking.

See also: fancydress

	Dinner with Bonnie & Clyde
	Bonnie and Clyde often used to sneak out to celebrate over dinner after a particularly successful bank raid. The constraints of prohibition in the 30’s were never a factor for this couple! On this occasion they chose a friendly restaurant in Coffeyville Kansas where, with their ‘style of persuasi ...read more

	A banquet for Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
	The twelve courses of this Royal feast and now our themed dinner party have been cleverly re-created for you by our historic cookery expert - Carol Wilson of the British Guild of Food Writers. Carol’s recipes and menu truly reflect the era and provide a dinner far more nourishing than today. The din ...read more

	A banquet for Robin Hood and Maid Marion
	The year, 1189, the occasion the Mayday games in Nottingham Forest. Your dinner, with Robin & Marion, is an eight course spectacular. You will be amazed how well they ate in those days! The dinner party pack contains booklets, illustrated recipes, menus, invites, a music CD, trivia, organising in ...read more

	Ready Steady Cook
	If you are struggling to think of what to cook for a dinner party? Instead of letting your guests bring the usual bottle of wine, why not get each guest to bring an ingredient up to the value of say £5. Depending on the number of guests you should have a fantastic range of product to cook the meal f ...read more

	Mexican Evening
	Mexican Food Mexican is an excellent choice for a large or small dinner party, the food options available are both easy to make and the many hands-on options can also add to the fun.Fajitas: Spiced chicken and mixed peppers eaten in wraps Nachos: Tortilla chips topped with sour cream, guacamole ...read more

	Keep the view clear
	When you have a dinner party don't block everyone's view by placing a bunch of flowers in the centre of the table. People want to feel like they can chat without rummaging through the undergrowth. Why not use some floating candles instead or scatter some petals around the table for a special occasio ...read more

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