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Dinner parties to meet new people
Hi everyone
![]() This question isn't directly FOOD related, but it's kinda linked as it's to do with dinner parties... So I have just moved into a new town (a reasonably sized town), and I literally know nobody here - apart from my boyfriend who moved with me. I love to cook, so I thought that I could invite people in my local area around for a dinner party to get to know them (by posting invites through their doors etc.). Do you have any ideas on how I should approach it, or if you think it's even a good idea? I have always liked the thought of throwing a dinner party but never really had the time (or space) to do it until now. It would be helpful to know if other people ever throw dinner parties or go to them, and if so how often? I don't want to come across all crazy to my new neighbours... I appreciate any advice you can all give. Sorry I posted this in the wrong bit, I thought the foodie section would be most relevant
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I think it's a great idea. Rather than a dinner party, maybe a few drinks and various nibbles (that way you can do a selection of non-veggie and veggie stuff so that everyone can eat something). It's also more informal and you can chat to more of your new neighbours rather than the two people either side of you.
![]() ETA: After the drinks/nibbles, you could then do a dinner party with the neighbours you really get on with (and don't invite any horrible or grumpy ones!). |
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I think it's a great idea. Rather than a dinner party, maybe a few drinks and various nibbles (that way you can do a selection of non-veggie and veggie stuff so that everyone can eat something). It's also more informal and you can chat to more of your new neighbours rather than the two people either side of you.
![]() ETA: After the drinks/nibbles, you could then do a dinner party with the neighbours you really get on with (and don't invite any horrible or grumpy ones!). ![]() I was actually thinking of a more casual dinner party with cooked nibbles and one sit down course later on for those who wanted to stay on, but I like the idea of nibbles and drinks too. Have you ever done anything similar yourself? I'm keen to hear of other people's experiences. Thanks again for your very positive reply! ![]() (I am also a vegetarian, so I reckon most of my food will be veggie anyway hehe) Last edited by Babowl : 09-01-2015 at 20:59. Reason: Adding a little detail |
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I think it's a great idea. Rather than a dinner party, maybe a few drinks and various nibbles (that way you can do a selection of non-veggie and veggie stuff so that everyone can eat something). It's also more informal and you can chat to more of your new neighbours rather than the two people either side of you.
![]() ETA: After the drinks/nibbles, you could then do a dinner party with the neighbours you really get on with (and don't invite any horrible or grumpy ones!). A dinner party would be rather stressful for you and I assume you'd be restricted to 6/8 max. Our new neighbour bit the bullet and invited his surrounding neighbours around "for a drink" and they laid out enough nibbles. That way they weren't flapping in the kitchen and could just chill with everyone. We had a nice night mixing and chatting and stayed just a few hours. It's best to get to know people first rather than issue a formal invite. Whatever you do, well done for making an effort to be sociable. |
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Spot on.
A dinner party would be rather stressful for you and I assume you'd be restricted to 6/8 max. Our new neighbour bit the bullet and invited his surrounding neighbours around "for a drink" and they laid out enough nibbles. That way they weren't flapping in the kitchen and could just chill with everyone. We had a nice night mixing and chatting and stayed just a few hours. It's best to get to know people first rather than issue a formal invite. Whatever you do, well done for making an effort to be sociable.
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