How To Throw A Stylish Cocktail Party

Guests in elegant clothing, soothing background music, indulgent food and superb drinks – these are all the things that spring to mind when you think about a cocktail party. Read on to find out how to get this essential mix of ingredients just right.

Consult your diary

Decide on the time and date of your party. Make it an evening social event as it will be the perfect way for friends to wind down after a day at the office. Cocktail parties are normally held between 6pm and 10pm but if it is in full swing there is no need to cut it off at that time.

Little Black Dress

We all love to dress up but rarely get the opportunity. A sophisticated dress code will help to create the right mood. Make sure you stipulate on your invitations what the dress code is going to be.

Food

An eight course banquet is not required – Hors d’oeurves (canapés) and small portions of food are the order of the day. To match the occasion you will have to look beyond bowls of nuts and offer small quantities of indulgent foods.

Go for caviar on toast, sushi, fresh oysters, strawberries dipped in chocolate etc. About 5 to 10 bites per person would be ideal.

Drinks

Of course the cocktails will be the main attraction. Unless you are a confident mixologist, get an expert in to do it for you. Always make sure you have plenty of ice and suitable glasses; martini in a pint glass won’t really be appropriate. Champagne is always well received either as it is or used in cocktails.

Seating

It is important to provide some seating but don’t go mad. You want people to mix and not sit down in their set social groups. Approximately 1 seat for every 2 guests will be about right.

What else? Well, don’t forget the background music and low lighting. And remember that smiles are contagious so, as the host, smile and relax. This feeling will spread throughout the party.

That’s it, in a nutshell. Go on, have some fun and throw yourself a cocktail party!

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The SaVVy Club announces its October Monthly Cocktail Party

The SaVVy Club® (www.savvyclub.co.uk) – an exclusive social event club invites you to join them at Bureau on Friday 17 October for their monthly Cocktail Party Night.

As well as providing members with a bespoke calendar of exceptional events we would now like to extend an invitation to you to join us for our new glamorous cocktail evenings at Bureau. It is the perfect place to try our own exclusively created cocktail – savvystication (complimentary first drink). This top secret recipe was created exclusively for us in 2007 by Tony Conigliaro, the UK’s no. 1 top mixologist.

Whether you want to learn more about The SaVVy Club® or catch up with old friends and members, our monthly cocktail party is the place to be. If you are not yet a member but would like to come along, apply for your Guest Pass today – don’t forget the full cost of the pass is refundable when you upgrade to full membership.

Based in London, The SaVVy Club® is an exclusive social events club always delivering events that are intimate, stylish and memorable, allowing you to quickly meet a whole variety of people whilst exploring London’s finest places.

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The SaVVy Club announces its September Monthly Cocktail Party

The SaVVy Club® (www.savvyclub.co.uk) – an exclusive social event club invites you to join them at Bureau on Friday 19 September for their monthly Cocktail Party Night.

As well as providing members with a bespoke calendar of exceptional events we would now like to extend an invitation to you to join us for our new glamorous cocktail evenings at Bureau. It is the perfect place to try our own exclusively created cocktail – savvystication (complimentary first drink). This top secret recipe was created exclusively for us in 2007 by Tony Conigliaro, the UK’s no. 1 top mixologist.

Whether you want to learn more about The SaVVy Club® or catch up with old friends and members, our monthly cocktail party is the place to be. If you are not yet a member but would like to come along, apply for your Guest Pass today – don’t forget the full cost of the pass is refundable when you upgrade to full membership.

Based in London, The SaVVy Club® is an exclusive social events club always delivering events that are intimate, stylish and memorable, allowing you to quickly meet a whole variety of people whilst exploring London’s finest places.

See you there!

Kim Rix

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Enjoy a SaVVy Cocktail with us

Has your curiosity got the better of you yet? Do you want to experience The SaVVy Club^® exclusivity? Well, we have just the answer. As well as providing a bespoke calendar of stylish events, we would like to extend an invitation to you to join us at our new glamorous cocktail evenings at Bureau. These will be held on a monthly basis and will provide you with the ideal opportunity to experience The SaVVy Club^® and meet our members.

Enjoy the timeless luxury of London’s newest private members’ club. This luxurious but intimate venue is the perfect place to try our own exclusively created cocktail – savvystication (complimentary first drink).

Simply apply for your Guest Pass and book your place within its one month validity period. The cost of the pass will be refunded when you upgrade to full membership.

Look forward to seeing you there.

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Carnival

Carnival!

There is something about summer, heat, and holidays that makes people want to dress up in weird and wonderful costumes, scream ‘aaaiiiiiieeeeee!’ from the top of their voices all whilst dancing around on garishly decorated lorry trailers. No, its not City bonus day – its carnival season! We have all seen pictures of the wonderful events in Rio and our very own Notting Hill – the colour, the excitement, the energy, the atmosphere…there is just something about a carnival that sets everyone in a good mood.It’s a time to let your hair down and party like you’ve never partied before.

Now, (here’s the very short history lesson) the tradition of carnivals originally came from the urge to have as big a party as possible before the Lent fasting began. Which leads us very nicely to the subject of food; think of a carnival and you’ll think of costumes and dancing and everyone having a wonderful time and, most of all, huge amounts of fun. But that usually means that the food available is fun too.

No room for limp lettuce and its fellow salad partners with low fat mayonnaise.Oh no, we are talking cholesterol city – sky-scraping burgers and hot dogs. Basically it is the food every waist-line has nightmares about.  So how on earth are we meant to stay slim and party? Well, here are a few hints that may just help. Why not try substituting the burgers for a light sandwich which will contain far less fat and a shed-load less calories.

Also avert your eyes when presented with displays of sugary deserts and ice cream; if you can’t see them, you can’t be tempted by them. Whatever you do, don’t forget the hidden calories in drinks too. Instead of alcohol or fizzy drinks, have water or even that British favourite – a nice cup of tea (without sugar, obviously).

Follow these tips and you will party and still remain slender, virtuous, incredibly self conscious and sober. Of course, the other option is to totally ignore all advice, eat, drink and be merry whilst dancing furiously in a style that your father would be proud of and you’ll burn off so many calories you will probably end up slimmer than when you started! Marvellous, I know which option I prefer.

Perhaps you know of an even better method of surviving the carnival season. Do you have any handy hints, tips or even stories that you would like to share with one and all? Go on; spread a little happiness especially for those of us unfortunate enough not to have been caught up in the party atmosphere.

References:Wikipedia: CarnivaleHow: How to Eat Healthily at a Carnival

The SaVVy Club’s members enjoy a unique calendar of bespoke social events organised just for them. They can enjoy the company of fascinating people and relax in the knowledge that everything is taken care of.

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