Which of these quotes can you be heard saying when you’re throwing a dinner party?
“Roast is in the oven. Asparagus on the grill. How long until the potatoes are cooked?”
“I think the whipped cream just needs to be a little fluffier.”
“Who wants a fourth/fifth/tenth cup of coffee?”
There are so many different types of hosts out there, each with their own needs, worries, concerns, and stresses. If a host doesn’t have the right tools in their kitchen, a dinner party dream can quickly turn into a pizza ordering nightmare.
We’ve narrowed down the 3 most common types of hosts and the kitchen gadgets they need to pull off the perfect dinner party.
Must-Have Multitasking Gadgets
Kitchen Timer
When the guests arrive and your meal is not quite finished, it is imperative to have a
kitchen timer that you can carry around with you. Follow your party away from the kitchen, you’ll know exactly when to come back in.
Multi-Use Bar Tool
A bottle (or two) of wine, or some bottles of beer have been known to be popped open at a good dinner party. To make sure you’re ready for anything, have the
Zwilling Sommelier Waiter's Knife on hand for popping corks and bottle caps, and cutting through foil seals.
Knife Set
A good
knife set is essential for swiftly preparing different courses for any dinner party. All foods have different textures and needs, so look for a set with a different knife for various meats, vegetables, and breads - which you can find in the Global 3 Piece Knife Set.
Cheese Grater
An important multi-use gadget to have is a
cheese grater. After all, freshly grated parmesan cheese is much more appealing than a prepackaged shaker of cheese, and the grater can be used for nuts and chocolate - great toppings for dessert!
Essential Presentation Products
Iced Tea Pitcher
A stray seed or piece of stem can definitely ruin the appeal of a fruit-infused summer drink. To easily provide this treat for your guests, try using a
pitcher, which allows you to add fruit to cold drinks, without the pain of unwanted fruit pieces in their glasses.
Kebob Skewers
Whether stacked with meat and veggies, or fruit and cheese, a well-crafted
skewer is the perfect visual complement to many dishes and a clear must-have for home entertaining. Get your hands on Johnson-Rose Stainless Steel Skewers for any type of hot or cold kebob.
Cake & Dessert Covers
If you've expertly piped and frosted your cake, you'll want to avoid the risk of having this piece of art ruined while you wait for the dessert course! Having a few
Johnson-Rose cake covers will keep your cake bump, smudge, and crumble-free until it’s time to admire.
Meat Thermometer
A
meat thermometer is necessary when cooking meat, especially if you’re striving for that beautiful, tender cook-through. It will help ensure your dish is cooked to perfection, blowing your guests away when they make that first cut.
Vital "Seconds Please" Solutions
Casserole Dishes
Having a set of quality
casserole dishes is the key to having endless portions for guests to feast on, especially with them being so easy to wash and transport.
Ice Cream Maker
Nobody says “seconds, please!” more than they do when it comes to dessert. From double chocolate, to rocky road to extra cookie dough - with an
ice cream maker you can provide enough ice cream to satisfy every sweet tooth.
Fondue Set
Cheese or chocolate, meat or fruit - fondue is the perfect meal for guests looking to eat a little bit more. Not to mention it being especially easy on the host! The
Staub Fondue Set is great for savoury and sweet sauces. You’ll have guests dipping in again and again.
Bulk Coffee & Tea Makers
Nothing washes down a great meal like a hot cuppa’ coffee or tea. Instead of going through multiple filters or tea bags, the Newco Air Pot
Coffee Server is specially designed for group serving to give your guests that caffeinated fix.
So, which of these types of host sounds the most familiar to you? Maybe you’re the Multitasker Extraordinaire, and your friend is the Presentation Picasso to a ‘T’? No matter what type of host you are, make sure you have all the equipment you need to plan your next perfect dinner party.
