How to throw a progressive dinner

I was invited to a progressive dinner this holiday season and it turned out to be so much fun! A progressive dinner is a great way to throw a dinner party. It's great for those who may be slightly intimidated by the thought of throwing a dinner party on their own. This way your friends and family join in on the planning and in on the responsibility.

A progressive dinner is when multiple homes host a dinner party together. It involves guests going from home to home, enjoying a different course of the meal at each home. All members of the dinner party meet at a different home for each course....one home for appetizers/drinks then they will move on to another for a salad, main dish, dessert, and if you want entertainment.

You will need 3-5 people to commit to hosting one course of the evenings meal. You will want to coordinate with friends, family or neighbors as to which house will serve which course. You can also make it a themed dinner party (Mexican, Italian, Oriental, etc...). If you choose to have a themed party you would want all courses of the meal to match the desired theme.

Tips:

• Set your table prior to leaving your home for the first course.
• The closer the participants live to one another, the better for minimizing travel time.