 How should you plan the happy hour or cocktail hour? Well, first of all, there is no rule that the cocktail hour at the beginning of your party has to be an hour. For a small dinner party, 30 minutes is plenty of time for cocktails. For the large parties you should allow more time, but 45 minutes is long enough for just about any party. If you go too much longer, guests will begin to wonder whether the food is going to ever come out. They also tend to drink a little too much. Particularily,here in the holiday season your focus should be more on making your guests feel welcomed and at ease. You don't want them to knock back three drinks before a great meal. Perhaps its the Chef in me, but you want them to be relaxed and having fun, but not "too much fun." You want them to be able to taste the great food that you have prepared. So how do you make them feel relaxed? It isn't the drink that makes them happy; it's your welcome. A big warm welcome and a genuine greeting puts your guest at ease and that is when the party gets started. That being said, right after you greet and welcome your guests, offer them a drink. Whether it is wine, cola or coffee give them something to do with their hands to help them relax. So if you are having a party this holiday have fun. We will be happy to help even if it is just answering questions. If you haven't planned a party for the holidays, GET GOING! It is a great time of year to entertain. |
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