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Organize a Gourmet Dinner Club Craving good food and good company? It's easy and fun to host gourmet dinner parties. All you need is a group of friends, a well-planned menu and a little creativity. Use these tips as a guide to creating a successful dinner club. Organize a Group First, decide whom you want to invite and the overall club objective. Is it a group of professional singles that want to network and meet new people? Are you looking for a great way to meet other couples in your neighborhood? Or do you want to surround yourself with familiar friends and family? After you've focused on a goal, call everyone you know who shares your passion for cooking, eating and socializing. Ask them to do the same and create your club. Create the Rules Once you've developed a list of potential members, set up a meeting time to get acquainted with the group, discuss a possible schedule and establish some informal rules, such as how often dinners will occur and who will host the dinners. Decide how to divide each meal's cost among the members. Use our Rules for a Gourmet Dinner Club or create your own. Dream Up Themes Create a calendar with themed menus so members can be adventurous and show off their culinary skills. Celebrate international cuisine by experimenting with new recipes focused around a central idea. For example, create a memorable evening on safari to South Africa or on the beach with a poolside party. Plan the Menus Make your menus simple or fancy. Cocktails, appetizers, 3 or 4 entrées, at least 2 desserts put them all on the menu. Ask group members to contribute their favorite recipes and divvy up the cooking responsibilities. For inspiration, purchase a cookbook that has recipes from around the world or print some favorite recipes from this Web site. Be Prepared Gather all the equipment you need (utensils, large cooking pots, coffee makers). If you can't seat attending members comfortably at a table, set up smaller folding tables or consider a buffet-style meal. Reduce costs by creating an equipment lending list that contains essential items that members are willing to share. Send the Invitations As the dinner date approaches, send out invitations to remind members about this special occasion. All that's left to do is gather around the table for food, fun and conversation. |
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