Entertaining season and summer go hand in hand and with both just around the corner. Westinghouse has curated tips to ensure you are the host with the most this season. From getting ahead of the clean up to tackling the dreaded last minute dinner guest and adding those perfect finishing touches, we have it all in this festive guide.
Prep for the clean up ahead of time
It’s all fun and games entertaining at home until you realise you have to clean you the mess. It sounds simple, and in reality, it is, but ensuring your dishwasher is empty before you start prepping makes the whole process easier. It allows you to put the plates and cutlery immediately in the dishwasher, which keeps your kitchen cleaner.
“I always use large platters and bowls when entertaining and I think I can speak for everyone, they look great but they are a challenge to clean. But my dishwasher has an adjustable upper basket, so I can easily lift the basket and fit all of the large items underneath. It’s a simple thing but it’s incredibly practical for summer or any dinner party,” says Christina.
Add simple touches to bring the party mood
Enhance your dinner party experience with thoughtful details that will make your guests think you hired a professional party planner.
- Adding flowers to the table creates not only a gorgeous look and feel to your table but a delightful smell too.
- Set the stage for the mouth-watering food you have prepared with a sparkling clean tablecloth.
- Adding personalised name settings for each of your guests is a lovely heartfelt gesture that will make them feel welcomed and cherished while leaving a lasting impression.
Plan for extra
“The more the merrier” is usually the reply when someone asks for a plus one. However additional people means extra food, storage, and space needed. The 90cm Induction cooktop allows you to cater for any additional guests thanks to its Bridge zone setting which lets you use two induction zones separately or link them together when you’re cooking for a crowd.
You have the space to cook your food but what about storing leftovers? With the 564L French Door Fridge (WQE5650BA) there’s a space for everything. Maximise the organisation in your fridge with the addition of two fresh drawers located under the FreshSeal crispers, store your appetisers in one and the fruit for the dessert in the other, keeping your shelves clear and your food at your fingertips.