A nicely muted andlovingly decorated dining table, delicious finger food and finally elegant clothing again: in summer there is nothing better than organizing a dinner party for family and friends. In fact, most of us would like to organize a house party again. But what about the distance rules and how can we and our guests protect ourselves without spoiling the mood? Here are some useful tips on how you can organize a house party in corona times.
House party in Corona pages: The first priority is health
After several monthsSocial DistancingMost of us want a return to old normality again. The state governments in many federal states have decided to relax after the decline in infections, but at the same time more and more EU countries report a second wave. With regard to the potential danger, it therefore makes sense to keep distance from others if possible. So even if you want to organize a party, it is best to check whether it is harmless to health. Here are some tips:
- First check whether the local authorities allow a house party. How many people can you invite you? Otherwise there are still restrictions?
- Invite your guests a week before the party and contact you again the day before to check whether everything is okay.
- Plan the party in details.
Organize the house party in Corona times: What you should tell the guests
Clarify theDetails about the partyAt least a week before the party and share them with your guests. It is particularly important that your friends know in advance:
- The number of guests. It is best to do a party with 8 to 9 guests who already know each other. In this way you can keep the risk of the minimum and also clarify the questions about the food and drinks faster.
- Where will the party take place: Are you planning to invite friends in the house or in the garden?
- What about the food and the drinks: if you are cooking for the guests, you have to bring something (for example, one -way plate and cutlery?)
If the rules are already determined at the beginning, every guest can assess whether they want to come to the party or not.
A garden party reduces the risk to the minimum
The Coronavirus is spread by droplets that are handed over when speaking and singing and then flying through the air. In a closed room, these droplets can float in the air for up to 20 minutes. That is why experts advise you to sit close together at the table. It is therefore much better to organize a garden party. If you have a wind -protected and covered terrace, this may be the best variant. Because outdoors, a large part of the droplets is simply blown away. If you do not have a garden and no generous balcony or roof terrace, you can invite the guests in the park (as far as the authorities allow).
House party in Corona times: What is the optimal number of guests?
The number of guests depends on the available space. Basically, the rule of thumb applies: people should be able to move freely and adhere to others from 1.5 meters. This means that the optimal number of guests is 6 to 8 people.
House party in Corona times: Should you wear masks at private celebrations?
The majority of the federal states have already loosened the rules. So is now in many German citiesMask duty outdoorscompletely or partially abolished. Even with private celebrations, guests do not need to wear masks. If you have already informed yourself at the local authorities, you can let your guests know. However, it makes sense that the friends bring masks with them and put them on in the house (for example when walking to the toilet).
House party in Corona times: arrange the seating.
You as the host are responsible for ensuring that the guests can sit down and entertain. At the same time, you can arrange the chairs and stools or bean bags so that the friends sit at a certain distance from each other. Don't forget the side tables! So you can avoid that all of your glasses place on the garden table and then confuse.
House party in Corona pages: Order food
Gone are the times of the finger food and the cold buffet. In times of social distances, the food is served every guest in separate one -way plates. If you don't want to portion and distribute the dishes all evening, you can simply order the party meal. It is delivered on the doorstep, packaged individually and you will also get the right one -way cutlery.
Organize the grill party in corona times
No summer is without oneGrill party complete. If you want to organize such a party, you can ask the guests to bring the side dishes. And then they prepare the food and portion and distribute it.
Incidentally, drinks are also an issue. The glasses are often confused at parties or the guests drink from a bottle. In this case, there are several cooling bags that you distribute between the tables. The next refreshing drink is always within reach.
House party in Corona pages: Hold disinfectants
For a successful garden or house party, you should always have certain budget items at hand in corona times. Here is a list of what you can need for the well -being of your guests:
- Paper towels, soap and disinfectant for the bathroom
- Waste can or tons with lids for leftovers
- Disposable respiratory protection masks
- Disinfectant for the garden
