You do not need to go to a fancy restaurant to have a trendy brunch in NYC or in any other city where you are from. You can host a brunch party even in the comfort of your own home. This can be an intimidating idea for some, but it can be a lot easier if you keep in mind the tips that will be mentioned in the rest of this post.
Plan the Menu
One of the most important is to give careful thought to the foods and drinks that you will prepare. For inspiration, I suggest that you take a look at the brunch menu of Scarpetta, an Italian restaurant in Manhattan. Make your brunch an affair to remember by serving foods that your guests will love. Consider their dietary restrictions. French toast, pancake, salad, and deviled eggs are some of the foods you have to serve. Do not forget the Bloody Mary and Mimosa!
Keep the Food Warm
When it comes to hosting a brunch at home, you need to pay attention to keeping the food warm. Cook them just in time before everyone arrives. The good thing with brunch food is that cooking them will not require a lot of time and effort on your end. You can keep the food in the oven and use the warming function.
Have a Self-Serve Bar
Make your guests feel at home and provide them with the freedom to make their own food by setting up a self-serve bar, which could be a small table in one corner. It could be a coffee bar with syrups and tea selections. It can also be a parfait bar with healthy ingredients that they can choose on their own. A toast bar will also be great.
Assess Your Guests
Before anything else, you need to know who will be arriving and how many they will be, which will make everything a lot easier. If there will be kids, make sure that you have kid-friendly foods. If there are seniors or people with dietary restrictions, make sure to take into account as well their needs.
Be Stylish
Make your guests feel the brunch vibe by paying attention to the setting. From the tableware to the presentation of the food, make sure that they will be eye-catching. It will also be good to have beautiful centerpieces. You can even exert effort to decorate your place and have a theme.
Make it Fun
The least that you would want is for your guests to end up being bored and wanting to leave even before the party is over. With this, think of the ways they can have fun. Make sure that there is music. It will also be good to have board games. Think about possible conversation starters.
Impress your family and friends by taking note of the things that have been mentioned above to plan the perfect brunch at home. For sure, everyone will have a good time and will be looking forward to the next time that you will be hosting a party.
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