Keeping more nibbles and appetizers compared to mains keeps guests going without making them feel too full.
Pawan Shahri, Founder, One Consult, who has administered new restaurant set-ups and menu consultation to more than 25 hospitality ventures across India shares what we can trends in the food space we can look forward to in 2020.
Shahri is currently a partner at some of the most popular casual dining bars in the city such as Butterfly High, The Bigg Small Cafe + Bar, Oi Lat-Am Kitchen & Bar and LILT.
Here are tips on how you can jazz up your next party:
Food Theme it up. Keep more nibbles and appetizers compared to mains. Something that can keep you going without making you feel too full. Having some live or 'make your own' counters if the space and budgets permit add a great vibe.
Drinks
While straight drinks definitely are easier to make, a small cocktail kit with basic garnish adds a great zest to a party. You can hire a bartender for as low as Rs 1500 for about 4-6 hours to do the job for you.
Shahri is currently a partner at Butterfly High, The Bigg Small Cafe + Bar, Oi Lat-Am Kitchen & Bar and LILT. Music A lot of apps and music streaming platforms have their festive playlists ready. Opt for them so no guest has to completely be on it all the time. Also, you can get a DJ with basic sound for as low as Rs 5000 if the space permits.
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Experience Keep an area with props for photos. Basic decor through the party space to liven it up & top it with some mood lighting for the wee hours!
Attire Definitely theme this up with colours or dress formats.
House Party? Try These Simple And Delicious Cocktail Recipes
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Red, white or sparkling, wine in every form is to be loved. Those with a taste for wine know just how delightful the beverage is. From the flavour to the effect, one simply can’t stop at a glass of this delight. However, there is always room for improvement; you can play with the flavours, add a few ingredients and prepare a wine cocktail.
All you need is wine and a few ingredients to whip up a cocktail good enough to blow your mind.
(Recipes courtesy: Grover Zampa)
Red, white or sparkling, wine in every form is to be loved. Those with a taste for wine know just how delightful the beverage is. From the flavour to the effect, one simply can’t stop at a glass of t..
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Ingredients
Grover Art Collection Sauvignon Blanc: 90 ml
Dark rum: 30 ml
Vanilla extract: 10 ml
Pineapple juice: 10 ml
Method
- Add all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and mix for 10 seconds
- Take a highball glass and fill it with ice
- Strain the drink over ice
- Squeeze a lime over it and empty cocktail in the glass
IngredientsGrover Art Collection Sauvignon Blanc: 90 mlDark rum: 30 mlVanilla extract: 10 mlPineapple juice: 10 mlMethod- Add all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and mix for 10 seconds- Take a highb..
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Ingredients
Grover Art Collection Chenin Blanc: 60 ml
Zampa Soirée Brut: 60 ml
Lemon juice: 10 ml
Vodka: 30 ml
Sugar syrup
Grapes for garnish
Method
- Mix all ingredients
- Set aside for an hour
- Garnish with grapes
- Serve chilled
IngredientsGrover Art Collection Chenin Blanc: 60 mlZampa Soirée Brut: 60 mlLemon juice: 10 mlVodka: 30 mlSugar syrupGrapes for garnishMethod- Mix all ingredients- Set aside for an hour- Garnish with..
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Ingredients
Grover Art Collection Rosé: 90ml
Gin: 30 ml
Strawberry puree
Lime juice and syrup
Method
- Mix all the ingredients in a shaker
- Serve in highball glass
IngredientsGrover Art Collection Rosé: 90mlGin: 30 mlStrawberry pureeLime juice and syrupMethod- Mix all the ingredients in a shaker- Serve in highball glass
