How do I host a big Thanksgiving dinner?

How do I host a big Thanksgiving dinner?
I’ve learned tricks that ensure a smooth execution when cooking for a big group, all of which can be seriously helpful for Thanksgiving.

Organization Is Key.
Opt for Multiple Make-Ahead Casseroles.
Distract With Snacks.
Ask Guests to Bring Their Own Wine.
Make Punch.
Bake Desserts Two Days Early.
Attitude Is Everything.

I’ve learned tricks that ensure a smooth execution when cooking for a big group, all of which can be seriously helpful for Thanksgiving.
  1. Organization Is Key.
  2. Opt for Multiple Make-Ahead Casseroles.
  3. Distract With Snacks.
  4. Ask Guests to Bring Their Own Wine.
  5. Make Punch.
  6. Bake Desserts Two Days Early.
  7. Attitude Is Everything.

What time do you host Thanksgiving?

You must have enough time to plan, prepare and refresh before your guests arrive. If you are an early riser, go for one of the earlier times. If you know you wont be up and out of bed until the rooster has crowed and done gone and taken its mid-morning nap, 4-6 or 8 pm may be the better option.

What do you buy for hosting Thanksgiving?

9 Thanksgiving Essentials You’ll Need
  • Roasting Pan. You can’t roast a turkey without a roasting pan.
  • Turkey Serving Platter.
  • Fat Separator/Baster Set.
  • Cake/Pie Slicer.
  • Cranberry Serving Dish.
  • Pie Plate.
  • Thanksgiving Scratch Offs.
  • Folding Table & Chairs.

Is hosting Thanksgiving stressful?

Thanksgiving can be stressful — and hosting adds yet another layer of pressure. Insider spoke with stress management and mindfulness expert Dr. Kathleen Hall to get some tips on how to minimize stress this Thanksgiving.

How do I host a big Thanksgiving dinner? – Related Questions

How do you enjoy being a host?

10 Things Great Party Hosts Do
  1. They have fun. A stressed out host does not a fun party make.
  2. They don’t force games.
  3. They embrace basic desserts.
  4. They keep the wine glasses full.
  5. They know lighting matters.
  6. They play fun music.
  7. They know when to tuck their kids in.
  8. They don’t freak out if everything isn’t perfect.