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Essential Servingware for Hosting

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If you love hosting but get overwhelmed, don't know where to start, or simply want to level up your hosting game, these recs are for you! If you want to make a positive impression on your guests, it's all about the presentation (even for the simplest...
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Food

 
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Chafing dishes are a total lifesaver & gamechanger when it comes to hosting. I love knowing I can make food and it'll keep warm in these, and I don't have to be stressed out about food going cold before guests are finished eating. I highly recomm...
Chafing Dishes in Food Holding and Warming Equipment(1000+)
 
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I always have a variety of different servingware ready to go in my cabinets, because I never know what I'll end up needing! It totally depends on what dishes I'm making / serving for that specific gathering, so it's nice knowing that I have options f...
Crystal Serving & Salad Bowls
 
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I love adding different height varieties to my table when serving food, because it adds visual interest and also it's a gamechanger if you don't have much counter space to work with!
Explore Tiered Stands in Various Styles and Colors for Your Home
 
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These serving dishes are so versatile whether you're serving appetizers, entrees, or dessert! I love using crystal servingware because it all matches with eachother and looks luxurious.
Crystal Serving Dishes You'll Love
 
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Silver serving trays are so versatile, and you can use them for so many things whether it's setting out appetizers or desserts, laying out a charcuterie board, or using it to carry glasses over for your guests.
Shop Silver Serving Trays for Elegant Home Hosting and Organization
 
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I love the look of crumpled up stainless steel, there's something about it that looks so expensive! These are great to display & serve salads in, and it makes whatever you're serving look fancier.
Classic Touch Stainless Steel Crumpled Bowl
 
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There's something about stainless steel that looks folded and crumpled up that I absolutely love! These are great for serving salads, and will help make whatever you're serving look aesthetic.
Classic Touch 12.5" Round Stainless Steel Wavy Design Serving Bowl, Silver
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Drinks

 
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I love having 2-3 matching crystal drink dispensers when I host lunch & dinner parties, because I can fill up each one with a different drink to give my guests some variety. It's something simple that's so practical and impactful!
Godinger Brandon 60 Oz Crystal Beverage Dispenser
 
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I love using a glass pitcher when serving water, because it helps elevate the experience! I've found that making even the smallest / most mundane things a luxurious experience helps make such a positive impression on my guests.
Glass Beverage Pitchers You'll Love
 
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Anthropologie has many beautiful options for glassware. One of my favorite things is to use fancy glassware even when I'm not serving alcohol. It helps elevate the experience, even if you're just drinking water or lemonade!
Champagne Glasses, Flutes & Coupes | AnthroHome

Utensils

 
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I love a good set of gold serving utensils for each dish on my table, and it looks extra luxurious when they all match and coordinate with each other.
Gold Serving Sets | Stainless Steel & Durable Utensils
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Having a nice cake knife and serving spatula set is something that is often overlooked. Not only does it look aesthetic, but it'll make your life easier when it's time to cut and serve cake or pie. Instead of fumbling around with inappropriate utensi...
Cake Knife And Server

Favorite Stores

 
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Macy’s always has a wide variety of gifts and houseware to choose from. They are frequently having amazing sales where you can find quality items for an affordable price.
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Can't go wrong with Walmart's low prices! They're my go-to when I need to restock on essential beauty supplies and drugstore products.
Walmart
 
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Love the convenience this place offers when I need to stock up on some essentials
Target
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Wayfair always has so many different options no matter what you're shopping for, and they have such great prices as well!
Wayfair
 
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Anthropologie can be expensive, but they often have sales which make things affordable. It's always fun to see what new things they're carrying, and I've found that people appreciate their candles, soaps, body washes, perfumes, and little trinkets wh...
Anthropologie
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