Ready to give it a try? Here we share our tips to make your first progressive
dining event a successful affair.
Plan your route. Progressive dinners work well for groups of people who live in the same
neighborhood, apartment building,
or condo complex.
Pick a theme. Because you’re dealing with multiple cooks, progressive dinners work best when the group of
hosts selects a theme they can all incorporate into their course. Broad themes
like Italian cuisine work well, though more challenging menu themes like one
that revolves around a seasonal ingredient or holiday traditions can also be a
fun way to tie the courses together.
Make practical dish selections. For your round as the host, select recipes that are easy to prepare, easy to
reheat, or, better still, those that taste fantastic when you serve them cold.
Soups, pastas, and quick-to-grill marinated meats work well, as does a buffet
of cold antipasti if you’re hosting the first course for the night. Plan for a few minutes of prep work
when you first arrive home, or leave the last stop ten minutes earlier than the
other guests so you have ample time to prepare your course.
Select a signature drink. A party isn’t a party without a little bubbly, and courses are infinitely more fun when you
plan a drink pairing. Serve sparkling wine or classic cocktails with an
appetizer course or a well-suited wine if you’re hosting the main course. Just make sure that guests are either walking
between stops or that you have designated drivers arranged before incorporating
alcohol into the courses. 
