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You chose a , Mexican party!

You've made a great choice! The Mexican theme is great for guests who love a little bit of spice and whole lot of fun.

What's better than partying the night away with a mariachi band accompaniment whilst throwing some serious shapes for entertainment?

If you're looking for recipes, how about cooking up one of delicious burrito recipes.

You chose a , Tropical Beach party!

Now that's an awesome choice! A Tropical Beach theme is great for guests who love the outdoors and relaxing with friends late in to the night.

How about arranging for a steel pan band to play a few tunes for your guest to chill out to? You could even arrange for your guests to join in and learn how to play.

If you're looking for recipes, try one of our tasty BBQ suggestions!

You chose a , Medieval banquet!

Fantastic choice! The Medieval Theme will make a royally fun night for all your guest.

Struggling to think of how to entertain your guests? Go all out with an immersive historical event. Think jesters, loots players and jousting in the garden. Who will win the fair maiden's heart?

If you're looking for easy recipes, choose from one these tempting lamb dishes!

You chose a , Mad Hatter's Tea Party!

Splendid choice! An Alice in Wonderland inspired theme is great theme for those party hosts who love to impress.

Not only is there a chance to really indulge in impressive decorations but you can also have a lot of fun with entertainment. - Ensure everyone is dressed to the nines in a themed character costume. For added flair arrange for a themed acrobatic act to be performed!

If you're looking for recipe ideas, get baking one of these mouth-watering chocolate recipes.

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After the Meal

Clean as you go. This makes it easier and there's less to clean at the end of the night
Make the clean-up part of the party and get your guests donning the marigolds

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Disinfect your tables
Soak all your pans to remove any grime or burnt-on foods
Deep clean your oven and hobs or hire a professional oven cleaner to come and do it for you
Take out the bins that night to avoid strong smells lingering
Throw dirty dishcloths and tablecloths in the washing machine
Store leftovers away

Money or Vouchers?

Luxury Hamper?

Eternal Glory?

...Let's face it - the options are endless.

If you're in the competitive crowd you'll likely be in it to win it. There's nothing better than a bit of friendly competition between friends.

Decide how you will score the dinner party. Will you opt for score cards? Is a points system more of interest so you can get in to the nitty gritty details? Or do you just go with your gut and choose your overall favourite?

It's completely up to you. Download these handy printout score cards if this is your chosen method.

Before the Party

Will you be having a theme?

Mexican

Tropical Beach

Medieval

Mad Hatter's Tea Party

Shake your maracas and serve up spicy sharing plates.

We've put together a Mexican fiesta package for you at the end full of recipe and entertainment tips!

Cocktail shaking competitions, coconut puds and a whole lot of BBQ. Nothing says beach party like piña coladas and dancing in the rain.

We've put together a beach party package for you at the end full of recipe and entertainment tips!

Think knights in shining armour, medieval maidens, hog roasts and huge sharing platters to gorge on. Just make sure there are no damsels in distress by the end of the night.

We've put together a party package full of recipe and entertainment tips at the end that will go down in history!

The perfect theme for theatrics, immerse your guests in the world of Alice in Wonderland. Assign a character for each of your guests to dress as and decorate your dinner table with over-the-top cupcakes and dainty teacups.

We've put together a delightful party package at the end full of recipe and entertainment tips!

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Will you be sending invites?

Yes

Invitations can be a fun way of making a dinner party more exciting. Send out invitations to all of your guests including menus and any special requirements, such as a dress code.

Download a printout to save yourself some precious party-planning time.

Ok! But remember, invitations can be a fun way of making a dinner party more exciting. Sending out invitations to all of your guests lets you include a menu and can remind them of any special requirements, such as a dress code.

Download a printout to save yourself some precious party-planning time.

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Are you hosting the event during spring/summer or autumn/winter?

Spring/Summer

Autumn/Winter

If the weather is on its best behaviour, why not take the party outside with a summer soirée and dine al fresco in the sunshine? Just make sure you have a suitable area and set up so that guests are comfortable. It's also worth picking up a few citronella candles to ensure your guests don't get bitten by any beasties.

Let's face it, the UK doesn't have the best luck when it comes to weather - winter conditions are almost year round. With this in mind, cosying up for an indoor dinner party is just the ticket. Hosting a party indoors means the elements won't dictate your plans, so let your creative juices flow with decorations and details. No amount of wind and rain will blow those fancy napkins away.

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Are you having a small or large gathering?

Small

Large

An intimate gathering is the perfect place to serve a delicious three-course meal. The fewer the guests, the more time you can dedicate to your culinary creations. Think sumptuous starters, mouth-watering mains, delectable desserts! You will really be able to show off your chef skills and make the food the focus.

Hosting a large dinner party is perfect for extrovert entertainers. You might not have the best cooking skills, but you sure know how to throw a memorable get together. Lots of guests means cooking up lots of food so it's worth considering a buffet where guests can help themselves.

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