We love the idea of sitting back and relaxing while someone takes care of the preparation, cooking and clean up for our favourite meals, but there is something special about treating your closest friends and family to an intimate dining experience in the comfort of your own, cosy home. <\/p>\n
Contrary to popular opinion, the effort of home entertaining can be worth your hassle of putting the night together. We\u2019ve put together some top tips for curating the perfect setting for your guests and offering a truly memorable experience, irrespective of the occasion you\u2019re celebrating. <\/p>\n
SET THE SCENE <\/strong> You may already have an idea on how you\u2019d like the occasion to play out, and this is where you may have drawn inspiration for the ambience. If you haven\u2019t decided yet, it\u2019s as simple as that. Think about the experience you\u2019d like to offer your guests \u2013 and recreate it in a way that feels comfortable and that represents you (after all, it\u2019s your home). <\/p>\n In spring, entertaining is best with pops of colour, seasonal meals and fresh air \u2013 draw the windows and introduce floral scents through candles or fresh garden picks. This also tends to work well for those beautiful balmy summer nights. Entertaining in the colder months? Allow the ambience to grow a little moodier with deeper scents, dim lights, your most comfortable throw rugs and an abundance of cushions on display for a cosy feel. <\/p>\n PREPARATION IS KEY <\/strong> We suggest cooking the elements to your meal and allowing them to chill, or where served hot, kept on a low heat whilst your occasion begins. Not only will this help set your ambience by introducing the delicious smells of a home cooked meal, but it will also allow you to spend the quality time with your guests and sit back, relax and enjoy the cheese and crackers with them. <\/p>\n Use our Cook+ range to store your freshly made salads to serve, or cooked vegetables to keep them crispy and fresh. The range\u2019s high-temperature silicone lid can stay on whether you\u2019re using them to cook, heat or freeze. The clever glass base is also thermal shock-resistant, which means they can go straight from the fridge to the oven, no problem. <\/p>\n PRESENTATION IS KING<\/strong> Whether your occasion be seasonally-based on spring with the introduction of colours and fresh ingredients, or more party-centric with buffet-friendly options \u2013 they way in which you present it can make your night aesthetically-pleasing, and more importantly, completely #Instagrammable.<\/p>\n Using transparent bowls or colourful containers in the warmer months can help your table seem less cluttered and more organised. Our Cook+ and Daily range will help you here, particularly as both ranges allow for a quick transition from the table to the fridge with clever easy-lock clips and airtight features. Not to mention their incredible colours and clear transparency of the Cook+ range.<\/p>\n PREPARE FOR THE AFTERMATH <\/strong> If the answer is many times, trust us – you\u2019re not alone. The term \u2018preparation is key\u2019 is suitable to this part of the event too. Luckily for you, this is where we come in, so that you can stop wishing the day or night never happened. <\/p>\n Our Cook+ and Daily ranges are so versatile and convenient. They\u2019re made to have the lid put straight back on. There is absolutely nothing left for you to clean up or worry about. The airtight and durable features will allow your food to remain fresh for days, providing you extra delicious leftover for tomorrow. Now THAT is successfully preparing for the aftermath.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We love the idea of sitting back and relaxing while someone takes care of the preparation, cooking and clean up for our favourite meals, but there is something special about treating your closest friends and family to an intimate dining experience in the comfort of your own, cosy home. Contrary to popular opinion, the effort […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":50386,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[125],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-50382","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-other"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nWhether you\u2019re going for a lights down, music up celebratory vibe or a windows open, spring entertaining feel, it\u2019s important to get the ambience right. <\/p>\n
\nYou\u2019ve heard it before and you\u2019ll hear it again, because preparation really is key. <\/p>\n
\nAnother oldie, but an absolute goodie. This is where you\u2019re allowed to get creative and allow the scene to reflect your personal style and the ambience you\u2019re trying to achieve.<\/p>\n
\nHow many times have you entertained guests at home and focused so much energy into the lead up and preparation, that you didn\u2019t consider the clean up until you looked at your kitchen afterward and wished the occasion never happened? <\/p>\n