Whether you just moved into an apartment and are having your big turkey feast there for the very first time, or whether its your first year inviting friends over, you might be in panic mode about how to make it all work. It seems like no matter how much space you have, you have to work with new constraints every year.
To give you ideas for the best way to plan it all out, weve made a list of a few of our favorite suggestions for having Thanksgiving dinner in your apartment. In two posts, well outline both how to show off your mealand the best way to clean it all up in the next.
Modular Dining Style
If you have an amount of guests that will fit around the table, wed recommend setting everything up buffet-style in the kitchenor on the stoveto save on space. But if youre expecting more than a table-full, dont be afraid to utilize couches or extra seats. Floor pillows, step stools, and smaller tables can work in a pinch.
Having a more informal meal can make it easier to have conversation when things feel a bit more casual. If you want to keep things classy, you could even use inexpensive trays for each guest to keep their plates and cutlery.
Simplify Appetizers
For guests that want something to snack on until the foods ready, itll help you cut down on meal prep and space to put out smaller bowls of healthy nuts, candy, or a simple plate of crackers and your favorite fancy cheese. Whatever you do, stick to things that involve minimal to no cooking or prep.
Rearrange + Declutter
To streamline available space, dont be afraid to move tables into the bedroom to allow for extra seatingor to open your living room up to your guests. Wed also recommend placing table or counter clutter in another room to provide more space for drinks and plates. Apartment Thanksgiving Tips
Whether you just moved into an apartment and are having your big turkey feast there for the very first time, or whether its your first year inviting friends over, you might be in panic mode about how to make it all work. It seems like no matter how much space you have, you have to work with new constraints every year.
To give you ideas for the best way to plan it all out, weve made a list of a few of our favorite suggestions for having Thanksgiving dinner in your apartment. In two posts, well outline both how to show off your mealand the best way to clean it all up in the next.
Modular Dining Style
If you have an amount of guests that will fit around the table, wed recommend setting everything up buffet-style in the kitchenor on the stoveto save on space. But if youre expecting more than a table-full, dont be afraid to utilize couches or extra seats. Floor pillows, step stools, and smaller tables can work in a pinch.
Having a more informal meal can make it easier to have conversation when things feel a bit more casual. If you want to keep things classy, you could even use inexpensive trays for each guest to keep their plates and cutlery.
Simplify Appetizers
For guests that want something to snack on until the foods ready, itll help you cut down on meal prep and space to put out smaller bowls of healthy nuts, candy, or a simple plate of crackers and your favorite fancy cheese. Whatever you do, stick to things that involve minimal to no cooking or prep.
Rearrange + Declutter
To streamline available space, dont be afraid to move tables into the bedroom to allow for extra seatingor to open your living room up to your guests. Wed also recommend placing table or counter clutter in another room to provide more space for drinks and plates.