Some people live in a small Boston apartment where a small bench also functions as the dining room table. If that’s your situation, and you are called upon to host Thanksgiving this year, it can be stressful. You’re not used to having a house full of people. However, even the smallest Boston apartment can be transformed into the perfect space for holiday hosting. It will take some planning, organization, preparation, and creativity.
It’s important to keep in mind that you need to manage the guest list. The amount of people that you can comfortably host depends on the size of space that you’re living in. You should also keep in mind some of the people that you invite will not be able to attend. That’s why it’s necessary to get a final headcount. That way you’ll know how to plan the seating to maximize the space in your small Boston apartment. You’re going to need to follow up with invited guests, especially ones that don’t respond to the RSVP right away.
However, the extra effort is well worth it when it comes to planning the event. You may even be hosting a “Friendsgiving” for you and your friends this year. You can use the following tips for Thanksgiving and even other holiday or dinner parties.
Tip #1: Incorporate Classic Dishes into Smaller Finger Foods
People love finger foods. Use this to your advantage when hosting Thanksgiving dinner in a small Boston apartment. You may not have the kitchen space to prepare a classic dish such as a full turkey. However, you can make some Thanksgiving inspired finger foods. For example, try making turkey meatballs instead of the entire bird this year. It’s necessary to focus on bite-sized meals because your guests can eat while standing or mingling with others. That means you don’t need to sit everyone around a table in order to enjoy your Thanksgiving meal.
It will come in handy if you don’t have the space in your Boston apartment. Here are other examples of finger foods that will keep the…