Discover How to Throw An Amazing Tapas Party
Do you want inspiration for your next date? Everyone loves tapas: savory appetizers, canapés, or small plates that can be cold (eg, mixed olives and Spanish cheeses) or hot (eg, Patatas bravas).
Making an evening focused on these dishes to share is essential. Of course, you will want to accompany all this delight with a few sips that also please the palate.
And then there is the necessary decoration and entertainment. So to help you get started, we've put together a guide with everything you need for a fabulous tapas party.
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Invitations
Invitations give guests an idea of what to expect at your next event.
How awesome are these themed invitations from FrankieBearDesigns? Your friends will instantly know that they are about to have a party full of food and fun.
Music
Music helps set the mood for your party. Transport partygoers to Spain with flamenco and classical guitar playlist.
Or take the guesswork out and activate a Spotify playlist.
Decor
Start with a vivid color scheme. Spice things up with festive touches like tassel garlands, streamers, paper fans, and sparkly flowers.
Bright lights add an air of romance to any outdoor space, be it a backyard, deck, patio, or roof.
Table landscape
Create a table to highlight your delicious dishes. Planning a seated adventure? A long table works best for dinner. Serve tapas on ceramic plates or opt for wood or slate for a more rustic look.
Vibrant floral centerpieces, colorful napkins, and candles add to the ambiance.
Buffet
Small plates are also ideal for a more relaxed gathering. For this type of case, we suggest a Spanish-style buffet.
You can't go wrong with an Instagram-worthy snack board, plus a variety of easy-to-eat items that don't require a knife and fork. Montados and Banderillas are ideal for this type of event.
Food
When it comes to throwing a tapas party, it's the food that matters, so menu planning is key.
You'll want to choose a variety of sharing options based on the number of guests, dietary preferences, and your party format (dinner table or casual cocktails). Below are some of our tempting favorite tapas dishes.
- Ham and cheese croquettes.
- Shrimp sautéed in olive oil and garlic.
- The potato and onion omelet is considered the national dish of Spain.
- Grilled Octopus.
- Battered and battered mussels.
- Cold tomato soup, ideal for vegetarians and excellent for the summer.
- Smoked salmon and cream cheese on a baguette.
- French fries topped with creamy spicy garlic sauce.
Desserts
Just because savory snacks are the star doesn't mean you should cut down on dessert. After all, bakeries are famous for a reason.
Finish off the meal by offering guests Spanish sweets like Turrón (sweet almond nougat, traditionally enjoyed at Christmas but delicious throughout the year) or Bunuelos de Viento (light dumplings, filled with cream and dusted with powdered sugar).
Another guaranteed treat for everyone is pudding (vanilla egg cream, topped with caramel sauce).
Beverage dispensers
Show non-drinkers sangria or freshwater, in large drink dispensers or jugs, and let your guests serve themselves. That way you can spend less time playing bartenders and more time interacting with your friends.
Wine
Spanish wines are a sublime complement to tapas. Set a few bottles of red and wine on the table or channel your inner sommelier with a progressive tasting. Sparkling wine comes in many styles.
Sangria
Sangria is a popular Spanish cocktail made with wine, fruits, and spirits. Not only does it taste great, but it's super simple and adaptable.
Opt for a classic red sangria or enter the seasonal woods with white peach and mint sangria. This party-ready punch is best made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight to allow all the flavors to combine.
Mix a large quantity the day before and add a little mineral water before serving.
We hope you enjoy watching this video about 10 incredible 3-ingredient Spanish Tapas:
Source: Spain on a Fork
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