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alright, alright, they'll do a good enough job for a dinner party, too
in charli xcx’s own words, the dance floor is dead… so now we’re throwing dinner parties. don’t be shocked if you suddenly find yourself swapping out overpriced vodka tonics for equally expensive buzzballs they sell at the local corner shop – a party at your mate’s flat is the most exclusive invite you can now get.
all jokes aside, clubs are probably not going anywhere anytime soon, but the revival of staying in is inescapable to say the least. so much so that, according to a recent survey, 3 in 5 of us and our fellow gen zers prefer to attend or host parties at home instead of going out. consequently, buzzwords like #dinnerparty and #housewarming have racked up tens (if not hundreds) of thousands of posts on tiktok, all of which promise advice on how to master dinner party etiquette and insight into what kind of gifts you should bring so that you don’t make a fool of yourself by coming empty-handed.
speaking of the latter, we took it upon ourselves to round up some charming goodies that your mates will simply adore. considering nearly nine in ten of us enjoy having people over for dinner, we’re pretty sure the below pieces will have you bubbling over with excitement as you announce your arrival by knocking on the door.
osmology
tomato leaf reed diffuser
it might not be the most luxurious-sounding scent out there, but trust us, there’s no other way to describe this diffuser’s grounding botanical notes other than divine – ideal for the person who owns one too many plants.
£37.00, osmology.co.uk
oliver bonas
red lobster bottle opener
simple? yes, perhaps. adorable? totally. this playful bottle opener from oliver bonas is a useful little tool that won’t just look good in the kitchen, but will also come in handy when, you know, someone struggles to open a bottle.
£16.50, oliverbonas.com
Melitta
epos Filter Coffee Machine with grinder Black-Chrome
though it’s on the spennier side (might be worth asking a few of your mates to chip in for this one), the melitta filter coffee machine will certainly impress the coffee fanatic in your circle.
£299.99, melitta.co.uk
spice kitchen
Street Food Supper Feasting Kit
now that’s one way to spice up the party… quite literally. with a variety of bold flavours to choose from, including spice kitchen’s award-winning jerk blend, you might just score yourself a taste of heaven.
£20.00, spicekitchenuk.com
quail
Dachshund Salt and Pepper Shakers
what’s better than a dachshund? two dachshunds, duh. this adorable pair will be the perfect centrepiece at any dinner party.
£37.00, libertylondon.com
aeropress
AeroPress Coffee Maker
it bears repeating: you can’t go wrong with a coffee maker – and this sleek gadget from aeropress, known for its 3-in-1 brew technology and fun design, is the portable device your friends will thank you for.
£54.99, aeropress.co.uk
