With the joy and excitement that comes with hosting guests in the holiday season is the anxiousness associated with such a daunting task. The pressure to keep glasses full and the atmosphere lively can be a lot to handle. Fear not! Here are some hosting hacks that will make the whole process so much simpler. Not all of these will be right for you and your establishment, but one or two are sure to come in handy!
Serve Safely and in Style
Having waiter’s trays that are large enough to serve big groups of people and safe enough to make sure the drinks don’t spill, will give you the peace of mind to serve with confidence.
Efficient Drink Preparation
Save yourself some time by preparing batched cocktails in advance and consider pre-made mixers to streamline the process further. As always, it helps to have most of your garnishes ready to go where possible. You can store them in an easy-to-use holder.
Strategic Bar Setup
Arrange your bar area with a strategic flow to avoid congestion. Place essential barware, like shakers and strainers, within easy reach. Set up a designated space for garnishes and mixers to keep everything organized.
Self-Service Station
Self-service can cover everything from grabbing your own condiments to making your drink. Have condiment bottles and napkins readily available in caddies and on tables and keep a station well-stocked so guests can help themselves if necessary.
Keep It Cool
With the inevitability of multiple open bottles have plenty of ice and buckets ready. Having buckets already laid out across the room will keep refreshingly cold bottles accessible to guests wherever they are.
Easy Clean-up
To avoid the pile up of dirty glasses, have glass carriers at the ready. You’ll need enough bins across the site. Drip trays and smoke bins are also vital. Wet floors can quickly become a hazard and accumulate dirt, rubber floor mats can help prevent these problems.
