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How to Set the Table for New Year: Tips and Ideas for an Unforgettable Dinner

Tips and ideas to create an elegant and festive New Year's Eve table setting that will surprise your guests.

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Table setting ideas for New Year's Eve

Setting the table for New Year's Eve dinner is an opportunity to show your sense of aesthetics and hospitality. With these tips, you will be able to organise a memorable evening that expresses hope and joy for the year to come. Celebrate the arrival of the New Year with style, elegance and a touch of magic!

Five tips for a perfect NYE dinner party

  1. Attention to detail: Pay attention to all the details, from the choice of tablecloth and plates to accessories and decorations.
  2. Special mood: Create a cosy atmosphere with background music and lit candles.
  3. Refined menu: Prepare a rich and tasty menu with typical New Year's Eve dishes or creative recipes.
  4. Matching wine: Choose a quality wine to go with your menu.
  5. Midnight toast: Don't forget the midnight toast to wish all your guests a Happy New Year!

With a bit of care and imagination, you can set a New Year's Eve table that will leave your guests speechless and make your dinner an unforgettable moment.


STYLE

How to choose table colour

The choice of style and colour is crucial in defining the atmosphere of the evening. For New Year's Eve, classic colours such as gold and silver add a touch of elegance and brilliance, reflecting the candlelight and creating a magical atmosphere. Don't hesitate to incorporate accents of green, blue or red for a lively contrast. Use tablecloths and napkins in fine fabrics such as linen or satin for a more refined look.

ETIQUETTE

How to place plates and cutlery

Follow the etiquette for correctly arranging plates, glasses and cutlery. Start with a large plate for the main course, on which you can place a smaller plate for the starter and, if necessary, add a small plate for bread next to it. Place the cutlery in the same order of the courses: outermost for the starter cutlery, followed by the first course and main course cutlery. Glasses should be placed at the top right: first the water glass, then the red wine glass and finally the white wine glass.

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CARE FOR DETAILS

Coffee spoons, napkin holders and accessories

To make your New Year's Eve table truly special, don't overlook the small details. Elegant napkin rings, small Christmas decorations and handwritten menus can make all the difference. Also consider adding a small gift for each guest, such as a fortune biscuit or a small gadget that can bring good luck in the New Year.

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A New Year's Eve full of taste: typical dishes for an unforgettable dinner

In addition to a carefully set table, a perfect New Year's Eve dinner cannot do without typical dishes that delight the palate and recall tradition. Here are some ideas for a menu full of taste and luck:

  • Starters: a timeless classic is cotechino with lentils, a symbol of prosperity for the new year. You can accompany this dish with other tasty starters such as cold meats, cheeses, canapés and pickled vegetables.
  • First courses: for a rich and tasty first course, opt for tortellini in broth or baked lasagne. If you prefer a seafood flavour, you can choose seafood risotto or spaghetti with clams.
  • Main courses: typical New Year's Eve main courses include fried or baked cod, roast meat and baked fish. If you love regional flavours, you can prepare a dish typical of your area.
  • Desserts: New Year's Eve dinner cannot end without a mouth-watering dessert. Among the most traditional desserts are panettone, pandoro and torrone. You can accompany your desserts with fresh or dried fruit and a glass of sparkling wine to toast the New Year.

Remember that the New Year's Eve menu is an opportunity to indulge and experiment with new flavours. Don't be afraid to be daring and create a customised menu that reflects your tastes and those of your guests.


JOY TO SHARE

The New Year toast

The midnight toast is one of the most emotional moments of New Year's Eve, an occasion to wish all guests a Happy New Year and celebrate the beginning of a new cycle with joy and hope. To make this moment even more special, don't forget to have the right accessories on hand, Flûte glasses, Ice bucket and aperitifs and appetisers. With the right accessories and a toast from the heart, your New Year's Eve toast will be truly unforgettable!

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