When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Mary Hollis Huddleston Setting a perfectly laid table is an essential part of hosting.

Dinner parties and supper clubs are more popular than ever, and hosts are going above and beyond in terms of themes and menus. Skip the usual by choosing something a bit more unique and fun for a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emma Sandler is a journalist covering beauty, fashion and wellness. Dinner parties have always held a unique social function. They ...

Summertime is here, and the living is easy, but it may not be the same sentiment when it comes to planning an elevated dinner party or knowing where to start. When one thinks of an elevated summer ...

New Year’s Eve can sneak up on you after a busy holiday season. You have just made it through Christmas, your people are tired, and you may not feel up to planning an over-the-top event. At the same ...

There’s no better time to celebrate than when the days are long, the drinks are cold, and the grill is hot. Summer parties just need the right mix of creativity and crowd-pleasing ideas. If you're ...

“It’s not about the food or wine. It’s all about the conversation,” said David Rich, founder of Palabra, which helps organizations and individuals network through sponsored dinner parties. He was ...