Thanksgiving 2019: Easy tips on how to host the PERFECT Thanksgiving dinner

Thanksgiving is a time of coming together to celebrate, eat and express gratitude as a family. Needless to say, Thanksgiving is also a time that gets hectic, messy and quite frankly, intimidating as the day approaches. Putting together a large meal, hosting a number of people and also making the home look presentable can be a very daunting task. If you are looking forward to hosting a Thanksgiving dinner this year but aren’t very sure about how to navigate through the pressing demands of the day, we are here to lighten your worries and share your burden. These easy tried and tested tips on how to host a perfect Thanksgiving dinner will make the day pass by in a blink of an eye!

Invite only those with whom you get along

First and foremost, Thanksgiving is about spending time with those you love. If you are not inclined to invite certain people with whom you have a strenuous relationship, it’s okay not to. To keep your party stress-free and pleasant, invite only those with whom you and your family get along.

Don’t feel shy from asking for help

Many hosts often get overwhelmed by trying to handle a bulk of tasks together. Get your entire family involved in helping you organise the dinner. Assign tasks such as setting the table, buying groceries, sending out invites and such to different members of the family so you are not caught in a mess trying to do everything on your own! 

Ask beforehand about dietary restrictions and allergies

Some of your guests might have dietary restrictions or they could be allergic to certain food items. It’s best to ask your guests to specify any food restrictions that they might have to avoid any mishap later. You could also make a kid’s special menu since some kids could be unwilling to eat the traditional fare.

Set the table a day before

Make seating arrangements, setting of the cutlery and fine china the day before. Keep all your serving bowls and ladles handy so that you don’t end up wasting your item looking for utensils on the day of the dinner. 

Make it a potluck

If you are a first time host, make it a potluck! Encourage your guests to bring any dish of their choice. This will lift the burden of having to arrange for the dinner all alone and you can also discover some fantastic new recipes this way!