Are you living in a small apartment and you want to host a dinner party? Are you thinking of where to use as the venue for your party? Do you want to know how to host a dinner party successfully in an Italian restaurant? Your worries are over; you only need to spend a few minutes reading this guide and have your fears completely taken care of.
1. Scout for a Restaurant
As you cannot host your dream dinner party at home for some reasons, you should start searching for a nice Italian restaurant in a good location that is central to the locations of your guests. When choosing a restaurant, consider their strength in terms of the menu (food), specialty, and customer service/satisfaction. Other factors to consider include layout or the setting of the restaurant and price. Take note of these factors to choose a good Italian restaurant.
2. Plan the Menu
Having found a suitable Italian restaurant for your dinner party, it is also crucial that you plan out the menu with the restaurant as you would not be cooking meals for your guests. To make your dinner party unique, have a specialized menu prepared for your guests. Have the restaurant serve their best dishes. However, keep in mind your budget and the cost limit you have set for the party.
3. Personalize the Ambiance
Since you are not hosting the party in your home but an Italian restaurant, find ways of adding personal touches to the atmosphere within the restaurant. It is all about you and your guests – remember. For instance, print name cards and customized menu for the evening. Besides, give the restaurant instructions on how you want the meals to be served. You can choose to have the meal served in the family style to creating a binding atmosphere during the party.
4. Play the Host
Although the party is being held in an Italian restaurant far away from your home, remember to play host to your guests. Do not pass this duty to the waitress or the restaurant staff; this is your role – an essential duty for you during the party, charm your guests, welcome them, ensure that everything goes smoothly and make your guests as comfortable as possible. Point guests to a glass of champagne and lead them to their seats. This will warm their hearts and put them in the right mood throughout the party.
5. Tip the Restaurant Staff
If you had a successful dinner party and everything went well, give a generous tip to the restaurant staff that worked with you to develop a good relationship with the staff and the Italian restaurant.
