Consider setting up your buffet near the kitchen Before you start thinking about which foods to put on your table, you have to think about where you plan to set up your buffet table. The location will ...

These simple tips will help you design a buffet that keeps guests happy—and the line moving.

When it comes to feeding a crowd, nothing works better than a buffet. In spacious homes with massive kitchen islands and dining rooms filled with sideboards and gathering tables, setting up a buffet ...

For starters, don’t worry if there isn’t much space: “The closer the people are, the better the party.” By Tim McKeough Serving a meal is about more than just feeding your guests. “It’s about people ...

Not sure how to set a table properly? Whether you're planning a casual gathering or a formal, intimate dinner, this is table-setting etiquette you need to know. Dining habits have changed drastically ...

The interior designer Young Huh offers a step-by-step guide to entertaining outdoors with playfulness and style. By Tim McKeough On a beautiful summer day, you don’t need much of an excuse to dine ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. In 2023, a standard table setting, the ones today that weirdly try and ...

Food dishes on a table with coasters and napkins - Static Media / Shutterstock / Getty If you're having guests over, there are many meal styles that might be worth considering. If you're serving a ...