We live out in the country with just a small number of residents in the area. We've only been here a few months so we're definately going. Should I take a small gift for the person holding the party and if so, what would be appropriate?
2006-12-18 06:56:49 · 8 answers · asked by L D 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Entertaining
basically...just shy of a full blown dinner
usually inmplies...meatballs..small sandwiches.(usually all the condiments are put out on the table along with a baked ham/turkeyand you fix your own sandwich)..veggie trays...cheese trays...dips...sauces..punch (or eggnog this time of year)...little smokies (finger sauages)...you won't find alot of chips and peanut bowls here....
it doesn't require much cooking...but it will fill you up
not finger foods...fork required
as for the gift....try baking a cake or pie or a fresh fruit tray....something everyone will enjoy and that your hostess will appreciate....have fun!
2006-12-18 07:07:44 · answer #1 · answered by edisto197sp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When an invitation states "heavy hors de'vours" it means that they will be serving something more than chips n dip, probably substantial enough that you should only have a very light dinner before going. Definitely bring a little gift, chocolates, wine, a candle or even something home-made are all appropriate.
2006-12-19 15:47:47 · answer #2 · answered by MelB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure, but it sounds like they want more substantial hors d'oeuvres (chicken wings as opposed to carrot sticks).
A host/hostess gift can be anything from a bottle of wine to a small plant to a nice candle.
2006-12-18 07:06:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That means they will be serving finger foods only.
You can bring a hostess gift of a nice bottle of wine or box of candy or tin of cookies. Be sure to put your name on a gift card so they will know it was from you.
Enjoy and have a nice holiday!
2006-12-18 07:07:55 · answer #4 · answered by Florida Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That means that there will not be a meal. There will be allot of finger food. Find out if there will be alcohol if so bring a bottle of wine, if not make some type of finger food and take that.
2006-12-18 07:07:10 · answer #5 · answered by Biggen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may mean that their will be no main corse and all you will be doing is snacking on food that will keep you full,and yes you should bring a gift,don`t know what you should bring being in the country and a small neighbor hood.
2006-12-18 07:30:56 · answer #6 · answered by MRS.K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if they're telling you all they're serving are hor'doevres or if they're asking you to bring them. Might call and ask and plead ignorance.
Hostess gifts are always nice, you know what you can spend and hopefully you know enough about your hosts to know what they'd like. It doesn't have to be expensive .
2006-12-18 07:22:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There will only be little finger foods, but plenty of them. Take candles.
2006-12-18 12:05:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋