Labor Day Weekend: Hosting Without Working
A holiday weekend should not turn into a shift in the kitchen. Here is how to host a big Labor Day gathering and still enjoy it.
Long weekends bring the whole crew together, which means more mouths, more schedules and more dishes. The hosts who look relaxed usually made one decision early: they stopped trying to do it all themselves.
Go family style or buffet
For a big group, a well-built buffet or family-style spread keeps people moving and talking. It also handles mixed diets gracefully, since guests can build their own plate.
Plan one showpiece
One dish that makes people stop, like a carved roast or a beautiful dessert table, gives the meal a center. Everything else can be simple and seasonal.
Book early for holiday dates
Holiday weekends fill up quickly across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Williamsburg. Reach out a few weeks ahead and we will plan a menu that fits your crowd and your space.
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