The Refreshments Perfect For Every Party

You’ve got a party coming up, and you’ve got a lot of work to do! Most of all, you need a good party platter to lay out. Finger foods here and there, maybe a three course buffet down the line, and a good dessert to round things off. And then you’ve got the drinks to factor in, and a whole smorgasbord of different tastes that everyone you’ve invited has their own opinions on. What can you do?!

Well, there are some refreshments out there that perform well at every party, so let’s just name a few of them below. Preparing for a party should at least be half as much fun as the party itself!

A Few Chicken Wings (or chicken everything!)

Chicken is a very versatile meat, and it’s going to cover a lot of ground for you. You can use up almost every single part of the chicken, covering them in spices and batter and then frying them up for a tasty and informal treat. And there’s a lot of great chicken wing recipes out there, seeing as it’s a very popular side dish or party finger food.

You Can Never Beat Wine

Wine is a great drink for grown ups to indulge in. Wine comes in many different varieties, allowing you to cover most people’s tastes with a handful of varieties. Wine can prove for a very good time at a party, and it’s easy to get your hands on as well. Want to know the best wine clubs out there? Be sure to check out the review!

Bake Up a Pie

You can have both sweet and savory pies, and both have proven to be big hits with the populace. So make sure you bake some pies before the party you’re about to hold – you can put all kinds of fillings inside, so you can easily cater to everyone’s taste!

Apple pie, cherry pie, blueberry pie, chicken pie, turkey pot pie…the list goes on and on.
If you’re short on time, you don’t even need to make up and roll out your own pastry either. You can pick up some shortcrust or puff pastry from the nearest supermarket. Either of these types are the best for holding a heavy filling and keeping their shape.

A Cocktail or Two?

Cocktails are always an interesting option to have at a party, seeing as all kinds of alcohol and mixers go into them, meaning everyone has a personalized option to indulge in. And cocktails are a lot easier to put together than you’ve been led to believe – set up your own minibar just before the party starts, get a tablet set up with the recipes, and get to shaking and stirring. Just make sure you’ve got the right equipment on hand for the photos!

Got a party in the works? You have to get the refreshments right! Parties always need a homey atmosphere to them, and food and drinks are best for that.


This is a contributor post, which has been reviewed and edited personally by me before being published. Links to external reviews are meant to provide additional ideas to readers and do not reflect my personal opinion or review of products.

Featured photo credit: Matthieu Joannon

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