For anyone who has ever wanted to throw the ultimate bash with friends, a wine tasting party is always a big hit. Etiquette may seem outdated, but there is a certain glamor to snacking on luscious cheese while sipping full bodied wine or any other types of liquor with your friends. If you are low on cash, but still expect to host a party that will be a big hit, here are some tips on how to throw a wine and cheese tasting party on a budget.
DIY
Doing it yourself is always the answer when it comes to saving money. For the invitations, get some fancy note paper and draw out the date, location, and other useful information in hand-written calligraphy. You can also use stamps to help with decorating the invitations and making them look fancy.
Next, it’s time for the décor. Set up your home like a cozy Parisian café or print out some pictures of the rolling hills of Tuscany and pin them to the wall. Make table decorations using affordable fake flowers and pretty paper napkins.
The Wine
Since it’s a wine and cheese party, you are going to need plenty of both and you can also create a fun, yet cheap, wine tasting sheet for your guests. Allow them to know what types of wine they will be tasting by making a handy Wine Tasting scorecard to hand out at the event. Label it “Wine-o Guide” and having a checkbox next to each type that reads “Good,” “Okay,” and “Cheap.” Your guests will be sure to giggle! If you’re considering to host a wine tasting party more often, you may need to invest in more wine bottles and keep them in a storage unit with a humidity control. You may also contact a Wine Bottle Tasting Sample Gift Box Delivery company to order a box of wine bottles you can share with your friends.
Cheese Potluck
To save money on the cheese and other foods, ask your guests to bring a cheese platter or other dish of their choice.
If you choose to serve food yourself, some affordable options are a cheese a cracker platter, cold cut sandwiches, mini-meatballs, nuts, and fresh fruit or veggies. Desserts can range from cookies to fruit with chocolate dip.
Having a wine party on the cheap can be load of fun! All you have to do to bring a group of your closest friends or family members together is to have a fun celebration. Remember to make the invites, décor, and wine guides yourself, ask for donations or just buy cheap wine, ask your guests to bring their own food, or simply make your own that is affordable. Remember, most importantly, to have fun!
