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Progressive dinner....
I have never planned a progressive dinner and if I went to one it was decades ago. So I am looking for thoughts and advise. Do you have more couples than houses and just some host the various courses? We have two other couples within a couple of miles that I think would enjoy something like this.
What courses should be a separate houses? I am thinking 1) drinks and appetizers, 2) main course, and 3) desserts. How many houses is ideal? (3 or 4 or more?)
I think we will wait to January before doing this as Jan/Feb timeframe seen to be very slow for social activities and schedules are not full then.
Looking for info. TIA.
Re: Progressive dinner....
I have had a few progressive dinner parties. It's really fun and easy. You've got it right. I vote no more than 3 homes. (the number of couples depends on the space everyone hosting has. If you can seat 10 for dinner, great invite 2 more couples)
Timing is an issue a little. I make a menu ahead of time with a schedule. For example:
This way everyone has an idea of when to be done and ready to go. This also avoids mishaps like over cooked supper for the next host.
Other tips:
- Incorporate a map with each home marked with your menu or invite.
- Be sure you have a "food theme". You don't want to go from Mexican to Italian cuisine.
- The dessert person will host the longest in my experience. So be sure to pick the person who doesn't want to be in bed at 9:00. (lol)
- Take photos at each local of the food and guests.
- I'm big on party favors so I suggest giving out something like my Breakfast in a Box idea. They're always a huge hit. Easy, cheap, but elegant.
- It's fun to have a bell that you ring when it's time to pack it up and go. (bring it to next local...)
It's really great fun...enjoy!My inlaws and extended family do this near Christmas each year. That way, everyone gets to see each other's Christmas decor, etc.
Here's what we did last year:
1st stop--apps (stuffed mushrooms) and punch
2nd stop--salad
3rd stop-sorbet (store bought, served in plastic stemmed glasses) just to have enough stops to include everyone
4th stop--main (lasagna and bread)
5th stop--dessert (tiramisu) and coffee
6th stop- more coffee and light snacks if anyone wants them, Christmas caroling