Know before you plan!

Who would have thought?

Read on to find out whether you might want to plan one or the other this year.

Dinner party table with Vietri serveware

Credit:Alison Gootee; Styling: Raina Kattleson

What Is A Supper Club?

Supper clubs tend to gather regularly and remain intact for years, sometimes even decades.

Having one non-negotiable dinner per month keeps scheduling easy.

Dinner Parties

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What Is A Dinner Party?

What Is The Difference?

Dinner parties, on the other hand, occur sporadically with more off-the-cuff planning.

Table in backyard for party with table settings and string lights

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Often, the organizer hosts and either makes all the food, or delegates some dishes to others.

Patio dinner party with Vietri serveware

Credit:Alison Gootee; Styling: Raina Kattleson