Savvy Entertaining

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Savvy Party Pantry Checklist

Designed by Orange Spot Pink Nose When hosting a party for the first time, have these items on hand and you'll never go wrong.

  • Mixed nuts

  • Decorative cookies

  • Gourmet pastas and pasta sauces

  • Frozen hors d'oeuvres

  • Assorted crackers

  • Variety of cheeses including Manchego, Blue and Chevre

  • Wine both red and white

  • Champagne or Prosecco

  • Bourbon

  • Gin

  • Vodka

  • Drink Mixers including Coke, Diet Coke and Sprite as well as cranberry and orange juices, soda and tonic waters and vermouth.

  • Garnishes including colored sugars, lemons/limes, pickled onions, salt and stuff olives

  • Cocktail napkins

  • Eye-catching napkin rings

  • Colorful salad plates

  • Decorative platters

When you stock your party pantry with these items, you'll be ready to entertain whenever the moment strikes!

3 comments:

Lissa (Bellenza) said...

Very helpful post for anyone a little bit intimidated by hosting an at-home party! Reminds me of this wine-and-cheese party we published some time back: http://www.bellenza.com/wedding-ideas/decorate/a-wine-and-cheese-party-for-your-bridal-shower.html

pve design said...

Once my kitchen is all done (under construction now)\I am hosting a party and saving this checklist!
great tips.
pve

pve design said...

Once my kitchen is all done (under construction now)\I am hosting a party and saving this checklist!
great tips.
pve