Progressive Dinner Party

A progressive dinner party is a great way to get together with your neighbors for a fun evening. If you live in an area with neighbors within walking distance, it's a little easier to maneuver. For a smaller group have one house designated to be the "appetizer house." All the neighbors gather there for appetizers and then head out to the various homes for dinner. All have the same menu for dinner. Each host will make the same entree and the accompaniments are provided by the attendees (delivered earlier in the day.) After dinner all reconvene at one home for dessert. If you have a large group, I would suggest a committee to draw names from a hat to divide the guests as to certain homes for appetizers and main courses. There could be more than one home for appetizers, several for dinner (usually 8 for dinner works well, obviously the owner would be at this home) and then, if possible, gather at one to two homes for dessert. Decide on the menu and the cost, and divide it equally among all. Everyone should have the same amount of work: providing the appetizers, main courses, accompaniments and desserts. How many of you have participated in one before? Great idea for a holiday party! Have fun and tell us all about your experience.