Multiple hosts make for a memorable event that’s on the move
By Anne Marie Apollo-Noel
Part open house with a dash of potluck, a progressive dinner is an effortless way to entertain the entire neighborhood. Multiple hosts split the stress and cost of a dinner party, as each takes charge of a course. Even when the evening stretches on, guests don’t overstay their welcome because the next part of the party is always waiting.
Organize your party theme
Wondering how to plan a progressive dinner party for your neighbors? A simple evening involves stops at three or four nearby homes. Guests spend about 30 to 45 minutes at each house, and then progress to the next house for another portion of the party.
The best part? Each host moves along too, taking his or her turn as a guest at the next house. The evening wraps up with drinks or entertainment at a final destination. A detailed invitation, and a map for larger neighborhoods help guests and hosts stick to the schedule.
Progressive party ideas
Whether centered on a holiday, neighborhood event, or fun theme, ideas for progressive dinners are limited only by your imagination. Try these variations:
Seasonal challenge. Choose a local or seasonal ingredient, then ask each cook to incorporate it into his or her part of the meal.
Stick to a single course. From a fall soup and bread dinner to a neighborhood summer BBQ, each stop offers a different take on a similar theme.
Dessert at every course? Why not? Make sure each host balances out sweet treats with drinks and a savory appetizer for a decadent evening.
Plan a Progressive Dinner Party
Multiple hosts make for a memorable event that’s on the move
By Anne Marie Apollo-Noel
Part open house with a dash of potluck, a progressive dinner is an effortless way to entertain the entire neighborhood. Multiple hosts split the stress and cost of a dinner party, as each takes charge of a course. Even when the evening stretches on, guests don’t overstay their welcome because the next part of the party is always waiting.
Organize your party theme
Wondering how to plan a progressive dinner party for your neighbors? A simple evening involves stops at three or four nearby homes. Guests spend about 30 to 45 minutes at each house, and then progress to the next house for another portion of the party.
The best part? Each host moves along too, taking his or her turn as a guest at the next house. The evening wraps up with drinks or entertainment at a final destination. A detailed invitation, and a map for larger neighborhoods help guests and hosts stick to the schedule.
Progressive party ideas
Whether centered on a holiday, neighborhood event, or fun theme, ideas for progressive dinners are limited only by your imagination. Try these variations: