Dinner with friends at home

Dining out at restaurants is fine, but sometimes all you want is to be in a quiet, relaxed and unpretentious environment. Food, drink, friends, a good conversation: Who needs more? A dinner with friends at home can be the perfect plan if you know how to organize it so that hosts and guests enjoy the most.

If you have no idea what to do for a dinner with friends, don't be overwhelmed. The premise must be that you enjoy the process before, during and after and, above all, that you do not get overwhelmed, because otherwise you will not want to organize a dinner again in your life. Depending on the time you have to organize dinner, how detailed you are, the budget you have and the occasion you celebrate, there are a lot of dinner formats: with more elaborate dishes, snacks, easy dinners that are made at the moment, You can even order food at home!

Menu for dinner with friends

One of the first things you should plan for your dinner with friends is the menu. If you like cooking, you can consider cooking dishes and starters prepared to surprise your friends, but if the stove is not your thing, don't complicate yourself and make a simple menu with foods that do not require much preparation. Try to remember that everyone has their tastes, and sometimes many of your friends may have allergies or intolerances, so it is a good idea to ask before choosing the menu and try to choose basic foods that are right for everyone.

Another of the things we like the most is the themed dinners: an Italian night, an Asian dinner with a sushi tasting, a cheese and wine pairing dinner … then we are going to give you some ideas.

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Dinner with friends to share

Preparing a fondue is a simple and fun plan to share at a dinner with friends at home (especially in winter). This typical Swiss meal consists of dipping small pieces of food with a skewer in hot liquids such as melted cheese, oil or chocolate in a small common pot for all friends that is placed in the center of the table creating a very pleasant atmosphere (¡ and delicious!).

Fondue night

If you want to share a fondue with your friends you will need to equip yourself well with a set like this that includes an enameled ceramic pot and forks.

Fondue set, € 57.99

Mexican themed dinner

Mexican food never fails and is very easy to prepare. Some quesadillas, guacamole, nachos, enchiladas and some good margaritas! So that you do not miss anything, bet on the funniest Mexican deco like these straws that we have found on Amazon for your cocktails.

Mexican straws (x36), € 9.64

Eurovision themed dinner

This is probably one of the freakiest dinner ideas with friends that you will find, but be careful, it is also one of the funniest. This year the Eurovision Song Contest is held at home and with your friends. Each friend must be responsible for bringing a typical dish from one of the participating countries and, of course, don't miss your cheers! These flags that we found on Amazon will help you decorate the appetizers.

European Union Pennants (x100), € 8.99

Hassle-free dinner with friends

We love the idea of making a raclette for dinner with friends because it requires virtually no elaboration and is such a fun plan. Once you have the raclette set at home, it pays for itself! To prepare it, you just have to arrange the griddle on the table together with the ingredients you want: of course the raclette cheese (found in any supermarket) and to accompany boiled potatoes, bread, vegetables … and if you want you can also add beef, chicken, skewers. It is a very simple proposal because each guest will be in charge of preparing their own dinner to their liking, that night you save on cooking!

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Alpine dinner with raclette

Investing in a raclette is a very good idea if you like to have dinners with friends in winter . This set includes: grill plate and 8 non-stick coated pans with their wooden spatulas.

Raclette, € 41

Asian dinner: sushi night

Sushi is already a classic for dinners with friends. You can do it or encourage yourself and prepare it yourself, it will surely turn out great and your friends appreciate it. With this kit to make sushi it is impossible to resist you.

Sushi making kit, € 24.95

A healthy dinner

If you find fondue or raclettes fun but too caloric, you can always opt for healthier cooking such as steam cooking. You are sure to succeed with your veggie friends. Here are some tips for steaming well.

Very Much Steamer, € 12.50

Pizza night

Raise your hand if you have never ordered pizza or food delivery for a dinner with friends. It is perfect for an impromptu dinner with friends. When we talk about unpretentious but easy and fun dinners we mean this. It is clear that you can also prepare a lighter pizza at home. The point is not to complicate life too much!

Pizza with friends

Whether you make a homemade pizza or you order it, what is clear is that you need to present it well, your friends deserve it!

Pizza board and cutter, € 14.99

Dinner with games and tests

In a good dinner with friends you cannot miss games and tests, guaranteed laughter and it will help you disconnect for a while from your mobile and enjoy the best company. If you are creative, you can prepare the different tests yourself, but if you don't have much time (or desire) at HEMA they have released a collection of mini board games to enjoy with friends that you will love.

Hema's friends board game, € 6

Cheese and wine pairing night

Make a cheese board in a very simple way by choosing a small selection of your favorite cheeses, some nuts and no lack of grapes! Find out how many calories your favorite cheese has to choose the healthiest options. Choose carefully the wines that best go with the cheeses you are going to serve and tell your friends why you have chosen it, they will be amazed!

Cheeseboard

We should all have at least one nice cheese board at home. You don't know how much trouble it can save you!

Cheese board, € 18.99

Let the guests bring the wine

Although the bar cabinet in your home should always be well stocked for any unforeseen event, if your guests offer to bring wine, do not refuse. Everyone has their tastes, it is an opportunity to discover new wines and wine always makes dinners with friends lively and sometimes they are the prelude to some really fun drinks.

Super practical

We have seen these individual wooden trays that are attached to your wine glass and we have not been able to resist not them. They are perfect if your dinner with friends is snacking and you don't have much space at home.

Tables for aperitif, € 15.74

Charming tables

If, on the other hand, you have space at home, prepare a somewhat more elaborate table with personalized details. It takes little to prepare a charming table and your friends deserve it TO-DO.

Decorative lobster from Lorena Canals, € 25

A bar of Gin Tonics

Gin and tonics have become a classic on the table for any self-respecting dinner with friends. What do you think if you surprise yours by preparing a corner with your favorite gins, tonics and additives?

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Botanicals for Gin Tonic

If you want to raise the preparation of your gin and tonic to the highest level, this set does not fail.

Botanicals for Gin Tonic, € 24.40

Snacking always triumphs

It may seem little elaborate to you but the snacks, the tapas, the canapés … always triumph and they are very easy to prepare. If not, check out these ultra-easy canape recipes to surprise your guests. Ideal for dinners with friends when you don't have much time to cook.

The perfect kitchenware

Food is very important, but how and where you serve it, too. If you want to look like a true professional, get hold of utensils like the ones they have in the most chic restaurants.

6 chalkboard effect guest trays, € 16.99

Recipes for dinners with friends

If you are looking for easy and delicious recipes for your dinner with friends, here is a selection of our favorite recipes:

45 very easy salad recipes to get right

45 dinners ready in minutes (and they're not canned!)

Puff pastry recipes: easy and super tempting

11 recipes with avocado, easy and … delicious!

10 delicious recipes with smoked salmon

Traditional assorted sushi: nigiris, makis and uramakis

Sauces to dip, easy and practical

Without a doubt, the rooms are the stars of dinners with friends, prepare two or three different ones and accompany them with crudités, toasts, corn triangles or traditional or vegetable chips. It does not fail! Here are a couple of recipes to help you succeed:

Guacamole with crudités

Avocado and kombu seaweed pate

Hummus never fails

First, as a light dinner or for a succulent snack … This simple dish solves several problems at a stroke. You can make a super light chickpea hummus for dipping or a more elaborate recipe like an eggplant and hummus timbale, perfect as a starter or starter.

Food, drink, friends, a good conversation: Who needs more? A dinner with friends at home can be the perfect plan if you know how to organize it so that hosts and guests enjoy the most.

Ideas to organize a dinner with friends

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Prepare a beautiful table to surprise your friends : it is not necessary to make a lot of effort, but with some details such as the right kitchenware and crockery, fresh flowers, beautiful napkins and some personal details, you will have the perfect table to receive your friends at home.

Easy recipes for dinner with friends : you can choose an elaborate recipe if you like and are good at cooking, but if the stove is not your thing, this is not the time to innovate. Look at the gallery, we have left you a lot of easy recipes for you to get ideas.

Choosing the menu for a dinner with friends is simple but you must take into account some details such as food intolerances or allergies of your guests.

An easy and uncomplicated dinner: in winter you can prepare a fondue or a raclette, two perfect options to share and that do not take too much work.

Let your friends bring the wine: if they ask you what you need, the simplest thing is for the guests to bring the wine or their favorite drinks.

Surprise your friends: with a corner to prepare the gin and tonics after dinner or with a healthy dessert to lick your fingers. You are right for sure!