So it's time to host the perfect dinner party!
Hosting a dinner party can be quite an undertaking, especially if you're someone who likes to have every detail just so.
There are so many things to consider on top of the guest list and the food and drinks you'll be serving. For instance, if it's a birthday party, will it be a surprise? Are you going to choose a theme or a vibe? Is there a particular color story you want to stick with? Do you want disposable party settings and decorations, or are you looking for something a bit more sophisticated? These are all perfectly reasonable and necessary questions to ask yourself before you even begin to purchase party items.
We want to make sure your dinner party hosting experience is more than just adequate. We've put together a list of helpful items that will elevate your atmosphere and service and impress the heck out of every single guest — so much so that they'll be asking where you got that gorgeous cake tray or that festive glassware.
Get ready to party, and shop these 16 perfect products for the dinner party hostess with the mostest.
25-Ounce Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker in Copper
Fun, festive accents can really liven up a gathering and make dinner guests feel extra special. Why not try filling this copper cocktail shaker with a few of your favorite spirits and get the party started.
Steel Folding Chair 2-Pack
Having a collection of foldable chairs on hand can save your dinner party. The last thing you want happening is a bunch of guests holding plates with nowhere to sit. Plain metal would do the trick, but if you want the decor to look modern, go with something a bit more updated, like this bright blue folding chair.
Copper Bar Tool Set
Mixing drinks is much more fun when your bar tools are as sophisticated and modern as the dinner party you're throwing. This four-piece set includes one muddler, one spoon, one jigger, and one bottle opener in a high-shine copper finish.
Green Chambray Chef's ApronSho
A clean and elevated chef's apron will help you get the dirty job of cooking for four+ dinner guests done without breaking a sweat. This green chambray apron features three different-sized pockets for all your necessary tools. Plus you can keep your cellphone at hand, perfect for glancing at the recipe you're working on.
Ceramic Noodle Set
If you're serving ramen or pho, you're going to need the perfect vestibules in which to house your precious noodles. This beautiful ceramic set is exactly what you'll need, complete with chopsticks, soup spoon, and soy sauce dish.
6. Glass Whiskey Decanter With Wood Stopper, $9.99
Don't serve your delicious whiskey straight from the bottle. Kick it up a notch with this elegant glass decanter featuring a round wooden stopper. It will look lovely on any home bar or countertop.
Personalized Beer Flight Set, $34.99
Impress your guests with a beer tasting! These personalized beer flight sets are great for dinner parties, and what a fun activity for beer lovers! The wooden paddle can be engraved with any message or name you like.
Amalfi 12-Inch Cake Stand
If you're serving a cake at your dinner party, you're going to need a cake plate. Seriously, normal plates just won't cut the mustard. This beautiful burnished gold cake plate will elevate any cake you present, even if it didn't turn out as perfect as you wanted.
Agate Cheese Board, $78
Serving hors d'oeuvres on a special platter lifts whatever is being served to the next level. Whether it's a simple cheese plate with salami, prosciutto, and figs or a lovely bruschetta, serve it on a gorgeous agate cheese board with brass electroplating.
10. Set of Four Gold Stemless Wine Glasses, $23.96
Sip your favorite wine out of these luxurious stemless wine glasses with a multifaceted burnished gold design. These affordable glasses also come in silver, and you can purchase a set of champagne flutes in the same design if you like all of your glassware to match.
Martha Stewart's Appetizers EBook
You'll never be led astray with the help of this wonderful cookbook. If these appetizers are good enough for Martha Stewart, then, by golly, they'll be good enough for you. Choose from all manner of amuse-bouches and apps within this ebook.
The Pioneer Woman Heritage Floral Tablecloth
The perfect tablecloth can really elevate a stunning dinner party table setting. Why not try something fun and floral like this Heritage tablecloth from The Pioneer Woman Collection?
Shop Now: The Pioneer Woman Heritage Tablecloth in Multiple Sizes, (Walmart, $13.96 – 15.96)
The Pioneer Woman 10.75-Inch Breezy Bouquet Melamine Dinner Plate
Add some joy to your table settings with these gorgeous floral plates from The Pioneer Woman. Don't you love it when you find gorgeous pieces that are also durable?
Retro Kitchen Timer
Don't let your bacon burn to a crisp just because you're enjoying some great dinner-party chatter. This retro kitchen timer is both useful and adorable and comes in mint green, light blue, or kiwi. Ring-a-ding-ding!
3-Piece Bamboo Cutting and Serving Board Set
Every good hostess needs the proper tools in her arsenal to host the perfect dinner party, and a cutting board is one of those tools. This 3-piece bamboo set is exactly what the doctor ordered.
16. Stainless Steel Warming Tray, $99
Yes, this is pretty next level, but that's the look you're going for, Ms. Hostess! Keep multiple plates and dishes from getting cold on this stainless steel warming tray. Perfect for large dinner parties with lots of dishes and guests.
Buy it at Sur La Table for $99.
Psst: If you choose to purchase an item on this list, LittleThings may receive a small cut. Each item and price is up to date at the time of publication; however, an item may be sold out or the price may be different at a later date.
