I’ve somehow ended up inviting 20 people to mine for a bit of a party next month and am somewhat lost for ideas…..
My main question is about organising space that’s both natural and sociable and also not leaving people feeling cooped up! We don’t have an open plan downstairs but have 4 rooms downstairs - each of medium size (sitting room, diner and kitchen, office, heated conservatory). Ideally we’d have people using all these spaces - and mini clusters everywhere rather than 20 people trying to sit on the sofa in 1 room. How would you ensure this? I’m thinking doing a drinks station in 1 room and doing food layouts on buffet spreads in 2 of the other rooms ensuring people do move and spread around a bit? Also thinking of moving large dining table out to conservatory for drinks/food leaving floor space in diner free for standing etc.
And any party food ideas (bought or cooked) would be most welcome!