Some ideas for your next dinner invitation
Last week, my partner and I were invited to go to someone else's house for dinner. Since moving here, this hasn't happened to us very often. Most of the time we eat dinner just the two of us and we don't have anyone who drops by for a drink or a bite to eat. Other times we may not even have the same shift, so we don't see each other for dinner.
I love getting invited to dinner. You get to see another home, how other people live and what they would eat for dinner if we weren't there. I like bringing a bottle of wine or something to add to the table to share between everyone. You could even bring some flowers to put in the middle of the table you are seated at.
When people say come for dinner, I don't even want to know what they are making. It's actually exciting to know that someone else is going to cook for me and making something delicious.
Most chef's like making dinner for people and entertaining. I am one of those people as well. I love cooking a dinner and sitting down to drink wine and have conversation. I also love when people make the effort to make me something delicious which took time and love to create. For the many times we make food for other's, it's a pleasure to have someone else do it for us when they can!
Simple food makes me happy. I'm not the type of chef to use crazy techniques and push the limit on how we can change the property of the ingredient. I think if you treat the food with respect and keep it simple, the more you will enjoy it. Simple food for a dinner party is what I would do. Maybe a stew or a roast dinner. Make your own pizza or pasta and salad. The less the work, the less the cleanup. People mainly come for dinner for the company and warmth of someone else's home and most times they are not that focused on the food.
The question is always, what can I bring? So here are a few things to think about next time you get invited to dinner.
Bring a nice bottle of wine
Don't be cheap, make it a nice one you've been holding on to forever, because good wine is better to enjoy with others
Ask if you can make something or bring something
If you don't have time to make a dessert or you're not a cook, go to a nice bakery in your area and pick something up
Try your hardest to be on time
People make a real effort when hosting other people for dinner, so be respectful and come on time
Don't overstay your welcome or get too drunk
If it's a work night or you know your host has to get up early in the morning, motion your partner to the door or a clock and make some moves. Drink as much as you want, but don't get drunk. You don't need to be sent home from Sally and Jeff's in cab on a Thursday night
Thank your host and ask if you can hep cleanup or do some dishes
Chances are you will get denied, but it's nice to ask anyways. This is a no brainer and will get you invited back again for the next dinner party
Any time you are invited to go to someone's house for dinner, you should take it. You might have a wonderful night with great laughs and good food. What more do we all want out of life?
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