{"id":5775,"date":"2020-06-19T14:05:17","date_gmt":"2020-06-19T13:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.prestigehampers.co.uk\/?p=5775"},"modified":"2020-06-17T14:08:43","modified_gmt":"2020-06-17T13:08:43","slug":"planning-a-virtual-dinner-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prestigehampers.co.uk\/hamper-diaries\/planning-a-virtual-dinner-party\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning a virtual dinner party"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are not able to host a fancy dinner with your friends, you can always plan a virtual dinner party. It might sound a little strange but there are some excellent ways in which you can play host and ensure that your virtual guests are all entertained. Here are a few steps to follow.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\">Choose the location<\/h2>\n<p>This might sound a bit silly but the choice of location actually means that you need to choose where each of your guests should set up their computer or mobile device. Have each of your guests set up a space in their dining room or wherever they normally enjoy their family meals.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\">The right d\u00e9cor<\/h2>\n<p>Your virtual dinner party needs the right d\u00e9cor. So, as the host, you can send everyone a special bouquet to each of your guests. This way, everyone can enjoy the same fresh flowers as you sit down to tuck into your meal together. The flowers you choose will depend on the colour scheme, season or theme that you want to create. Bright colours are excellent for summer while white blooms are particularly elegant.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\">Dress code<\/h2>\n<p>Just like any other event, your virtual dinner party should have a dress code. Just because everyone is in their own home does not mean that you should all dine in your pajamas. There is no need to get too fancy if you don&#8217;t want to, but it is a great opportunity for everyone to get dressed up and looking their best.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\">Meal planning<\/h2>\n<p>Next, you will need to plan the menu. If you want everyone to eat the same meal or something similar at least, you can place an order for food online too. Have a word with a local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prestigehampers.co.uk\/food-hampers\">food delivery<\/a> service and let them know what you need. Keep any preferences and allergies in mind when placing food orders. Each meal can be delivered to your guests.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\">Entertainment<\/h2>\n<p>You also need some type of entertainment for your virtual dinner party. When you are all dining together conversation and background music will usually suffice. Dining together online can involve some extra entertainment like fun games you can all enjoy. Consider a game of virtual bingo, charades or even pictionary.<\/p>\n<p>There you have it, from fresh flowers and the perfect meal to fun for everyone, these are a few easy steps for planning a virtual dinner party. Not only will everyone have a great time, but you can be sure that it will one to remember.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are not able to host a fancy dinner with your friends, you can always plan a virtual dinner party. 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