How to Host an Easy and Fun Brunch for Your Cali Friends
May 31 - Written by Crystal Andino
A brunch is an alternate meal for breakfast and lunch, typically consumed in the late mornings (between 1000 to 1330). The ingredient list for brunch is a balance between sweet and savory dishes, such as fruits, pastries, eggs, bread, and alcohol. If you plan on hosting a little brunch for your friends, skim through the following tips that guarantee an unforgettable brunch:
1. MAKE A GUEST LIST
Before you forward that text to everyone on your contact list to invite them to the brunch of the century, you want to figure out the logistics first. The most important aspect is to decide the seating arrangement, so your guests sit comfortably through the brunch. To begin with, cramming ten people in an apartment for six is a bad idea.
2. LET THEM SLEEP IN A LITTLE LONGER
Don't plan your brunch early in the morning unless you want your gets to show up with a grumpy face. Shoot for noon; this gives your guest time to sleep in and gives you time for some preparations.
3. PLAN THE MENU BEFOREHAND
Deciding what you want to serve for brunch is the fun part. You want to balance out the savory and the sweet to satisfy the taste buds of everyone in attendance. You can go in with several small dishes or with one main dish and several side dishes; the choice is yours!
4. CONSIDER FOOD RESTRICTIONS
When hosting a party, it's your responsibility to be considerate towards your guests. You want to ask your guests for intolerance, food allergies, and dietary restrictions. You wouldn't want your vegan friend to stay restricted to deserts while everyone else on the table enjoys a hearty entrée.
5. NEVER FORGET THE COCKTAILS
What's a brunch without a few drinks? We're thinking mimosa, Bellini, and Bloody Mary. If you're hosting a brunch at home, keep the options limited, or else you'll be expected to play bartender for the rest of the party.
If you don't have a place big enough to accommodate all of your guests or just can't imagine going through the hassle of cooking for so many of your kind, throw a brunch outdoors for your Cali friends.
Make your reservations today if you're headed to Pangaea Grill with six or more guests for brunch. This is an Asian fusion restaurant and bar where you get all the sweet and savory you need. We're a breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot in Carmel, CA, serving Korean foods as well as the best grills in Carmel by the Sea.