Here you will read step by step guide for planning a Greek dinner party which involves traditional Greek cuisine, colors and culture.  

Arranging a Greek Dinner Party

Arranging a Greek Dinner Party

When you realize that you are in the mood for arranging an exotic party party and you are dreaming to wind up in a dreamy, romantic, sunny place, you should definitely host a Greek dinner party. You will be pleased when  thoughts of sun-splashed, bright white buildings and azure seas come to mind. It is possible to combine the sunny images of Greece with the bright flavors of the cuisine,  your spirits and the spirits of your guests.

greek_dinner_partyGreek Party Planning
The table should be decorated in the colors of the Greek flag - blue and white. As an alternative you can look for the table linens with blue and white stripes, or a bright white cloth with an azure runner.

Purchase clear votive candle holders and then paint metallic gold stripes around the base. Add also some white candles and create a circle of them in the center of your table.

In the center of the circle you need to place a low vase of white roses.

Make a placecard  for each guest: you can write their names with gold glitter glue on clean, white clam shells.

Take white linen napkins and roll them into a tight cigar shape and place a gold colored napkin ring inside.

Play only tradition greek music.

Greek Dinner Party Menu
There are certain kinds of foods which are peculiar to the greek dinner party. To these traditional items belong olives, olive oil, lemon, eggplants, lamb, honey, seafood and herbs which are known as the dominant elements of  Greek cuisine.

Look at the example of menu for the Greek dinner party:
Meze Platter.
Meze, or small bites, are known as an inherent part of Greek culture. You can serve them at any time of the day and they are a great addition to  drinks and facilitate conversation. You can make simple, assembled nibbles, or tasty cooked morsels. To crete texture and add interest you can assemble a meze platter as the appetizer course of your meal combining it with ready-to-serve ingredients and also a few prepared bites such as:

    * olives
    * feta cheese chunks
    * hummus dip
    * Greek Eggplant Dip
    * pita bread wedges
    * stuffed grape leaves
    * spanakopita

The perfect drink to this dish is the famous Greek liquor, Ouzo.

Main Course:
1. Lamb Souvlaki with Tzatziki
You need to prepare savory lamb, pita sandwiches in advange.

2. Greek Orzo and Shrimp Salad
This salad is a great addition to the lamb and can be als omade ahead of time.

3. Traditional Greek wines ad beers.

4. For a dessert choose Baklava - Who can resist this classic honey and nut Greek treat?

5. Greek coffee