Hosting a bespoke dinner party can be one of the most rewarding events that you host but the work involved to deliver a Bespoke Dinner, such quality can be so stressful, in fact it can detract from your own event.

At the end of the day most of us go to dinner parties for good company, great conversation and fine food and it is a shame that we often miss out on the key points of our event because of our preoccupation in the kitchen.

As your personal dinner party host manager I will work closely with you to create and deliver your very own and perfect event, which we call at Lumi Events bespoke dinner party management, the difference between an average dinner party management and that which is delivered by fine dining caterers. And I shall make sure that every last detail of your evening is perfectly managed for you so that you may relax and enjoy your event, just as you would as a guest.

What Exactly is Bespoke Dinner Management?

It is commonly misunderstood that ‘bespoke’ can simply mean customized for private dining dinner events. This type of dinner management is truly at the highest end of exclusive event management.

What sets bespoke dinner management aside from simply customizing your catering is that bespoke is a holistic term, a ‘word’ that encapsulates an entire architectural structure to create your evening. While custom / or indeed ‘standard’ catering merely consists of designing and providing food, then delivering it to your front door – only for you to look after the rest – be it laying out tables, creating table settings and an atmosphere, managing your guests arrival and departure, etc – bespoke management is of everything.

It includes in fine detail your lighting and indeed the soundscapes within your restaurant or your hired venue, a unique specially designed for you and your guests menu, in perfect time throughout the evening and all staff within your designated area, all worked by one Manager. Their two objectives; creating the best possible individual experience, within the given budget and also of utmost importance ensuring that you can sit back and enjoy your evening. With all running smoothly and the management ‘out of sight’.

The 7 Secrets to Flawless Execution

Secret 1: The Deep-Dive Consultation (The Foundation)

The first secret to flawless hosting of a VIP dinner is a deep conversation about your occasion, your guests, and the atmosphere that you are trying to create. We have experience planning the most intimate of romantic dinner parties for two as well as larger scale and lively celebrations with large groups of friends and family. Your guests will arrive to find a space that has been transformed to just what you had in mind and your guests will dine on a culinary journey that will showcase your personality, style and interests.

Secret 2: Curating a Culinary Journey (Not Just a Menu)

Even the luxury of a dinner party has many different factors to consider before choosing a menu for your guests. Secret 2 to creating a Flawless VIP dinner is to create a personal culinary journey for your guests and each course should have a personal connection for you. You could have each dish reflect a part of your travels, your family and their traditions, or perhaps your heritage.

A great chef will produce sublime food, and the choice of food will be fresh seasonal produce to give the best flavor. Also when choosing food for a group of people and especially for people with special dietary needs then all guests should feel included and looked after. Therefore the choice of dishes should be suitable for all guests.

Secret 3: The Art of Tablescape and Ambiance

You’ll eat with your eyes first and our bespoke tablescape will leave your guests speechless. From selecting flowers for the centerpiece, to choosing the finest linens, bespoke stationery for your place cards and menu’s, to finally layering up the perfect amount of lighting to create ambiance, we will transform a simple dining room into an immersive and memorable space that perfectly reflects the theme of your occasion.

Secret 4: Impeccable, Intuitive Service

A great tablescape starts with high quality linens, table ware and a good florist. However, the menus and place cards hold lots of opportunities to add another layer of personalization. For example, your place card and menus could be hand written and made of high quality paper. The dinner management company will take care of the arrangements, the booking and payment for your chosen florist. Secret 3: The Art of Tablescape and Ambiance.

Secret 5: Masterful Pacing and Flow

Another critical secret that has to be shared is that of Masterful Pacing and Flow. This is not just another add-on, this is an art in itself and as expert event managers we are the unseen conductor guiding your guests through your event. We carefully manage the tempo between each part of your dinner so that by the time your guests are served their main course they are salivating at the thought of taking their first bite and when you finally announce the digestifs at the end of the evening your guests will be itching to rejoin their tables for another round of after-dinner merriment.

Secret 6: The Unexpected Details (The Wow Factor)

On your own, you would struggle to make all of the above ‘Wow’s happen during the course of your dinner party. This is the area where most hosts lack knowledge, as well as fail to fully understand the intricacies involved and actually personalising and delivering individual WOW’s throughout the occasion, which leaves guests talking long after the occasion itself has come to a close.

Secret 7: Anticipating the Unforeseen (Crisis Management)

The final secret to perfect dinner party planning and hosting is in fact, how to deal with the unexpected. That unexpected rain shower that turns your planned outdoor dinner party into an indoor catastrophe, that last minute plus one that has to be accommodated or that unexpected dinner guest with severe dietary restrictions. A professional team of event managers can deal with all these issues and many more in the background so that you and your guests are never any the wiser.

Why Invest in Bespoke Dinner Management?

We consider that planning a Luxury dinner party has to be considered with a return on investment (ROI) mindset and not just the costs of organizing a one off dinner party. The value that bespoke dinner management can bring far exceeds the amount of time and trouble that you would have to put into planning and organizing a similar high end dinner event.

First, the value of all the hours of planning, and sourcing, and preparation, that are saved by having a team of experts to take care of all of the details of your dinner party. Most importantly, however, the stress of preparing for and hosting a dinner party is dramatically lessened. By hiring a team of experts to plan, source, and prepare every detail of your dinner party, you can sit back and relax, and not have to worry about a thing, knowing that your guests are going to have an amazing experience.

Conclusion

Effortless hosting is what we call bespoke dinner management. It’s about taking hosting an event to the next level and ensuring that instead of being stuck in the middle of managing an event, you’ll be enjoying time with your guests as they take in the culinary delights, the amazing surroundings and all the little details that make the evening truly special.

Our talented and friendly team at Lumi Events Kenya can create an incredible bespoke dinner experience for you and your loved ones to remember. Leave all the intricate details of a perfect dinner event to us and sit back to connect and enjoy the wonderful evening that we have helped plan for you and your guests. Contact us now for advice and guidance to host an unforgettable fine dining dinner experience.