Learn how to be a good event host: practical tips for meals, parties and memorable desserts.

How to be a good host

Being a good host is not about chasing perfection, but about creating unique memories, where your guests feel part of an experience. At home, among friends or at special celebrations, the authentic host knows how to balance planning with spontaneity and enjoy as much as those who accompany him. Because enjoyment begins when there is space to share and connect.

In this practical guide we tell you how to be a good host at home, to transform each meeting into a memorable, modern and elegant celebration, in the Fundador style: from the preparation to the end of the meeting, including a key moment of Spanish gastronomic culture: the after-dinner, where a good brandy can make a difference.

Tips to be a good host

Before going step by step, there are some universal keys on how to be a good event host or home meetings:

• Think first about your guests’ enjoyment: Surprising them with authenticity is the real innovation.
• Plan the essentials and leave room for improvisation: The atmosphere and connections arise when not everything is written.
• Take care of the details that create atmosphere: Lighting, modern background music and a cozy table pave the way for new experiences.
• Accompany each moment with versatile drinks: From the beginning to the after-dinner, select proposals that invite exploration—and here, Fundador shines with its own light.

A good host is not aware of everything… but it seems like it.

Before the event

The basis for being a good host at your home starts long before the guests arrive.

1. Choose the menu well
   Bet on recipes that you can leave prepared or almost ready. Avoid dishes that force you to spend the entire evening in the kitchen. The key is to enjoy yourself too.
2. Take into account the number of guests
   It’s not the same how to be a good host of a party as organizing a dinner for a few. Adjust the space, the food and the pace.
3. Prepare the atmosphere
   Warm lighting, soft music, and a tidy table do more for the atmosphere than any complicated dish.
4. Select drinks with intention
   Wine for the meal, something fresh to start with, and, thinking about the after-dinner, an elegant option to close the gathering.

During the event

This is where the host shines without it being noticeable.

1. Welcome calmly and warmly
   A warm greeting and something to drink as soon as they arrive breaks the ice.
2. Set the pace without rigidity
   Serve the dishes naturally, observe the rhythm of the table and adapt the service to the conversation.
3. Be present
   A good host does not disappear or monopolize. Circulate, listen and connect the guests with each other.

After the event

The end is also part of the experience.

The after-dinner, a ritual that adds
In the Spanish gastronomic tradition, prolonging the meal with a good after-dinner is a way of taking care of the details and celebrating the shared time, without excesses or rushes. It is the moment where Fundador transforms the end into an opportunity to discover nuances and truly enjoy.

If the mood is relaxed and you opt to chat, laugh and savor slowly, lthe Fundador Supremo collection is your choice. Served alone, at room temperature or with an ice cube in a glass or low glass, each Supremo variety (12, 15 or 18) reveals complex and different profiles: notes of dried fruits, noble woods and absolute elegance. It is perfect for lovers of renewed classics and those seeking a premium, calm and sophisticated experience.

Do you prefer lively after-dinners, with cocktails and mixed drinks to prolong the good atmosphere? Then the Fundador Sherry Cask Classic collection (Solera, Doble Madera, Triple Madera) is ideal. Versatile and modern, their balanced flavors lend themselves to long drinks with ginger ale, tonic, citrus or original combinations. Thus, each glass invites to experiment and share, turning the moment into a collective celebration.

Host tip: Ask your guests how they prefer to end the meal. If they opt for exploration and new flavors, offer the Fundador Sherry Cask Classic in cocktail or long drink format. If they seek the pleasure of sophistication, surprise them with Fundador Supremo served alone or with ice. Leave everything prepared on the table and allow each one to choose their own ending: thus, the after-dinner becomes a personalized and truly special experience.

A small gesture that turns a normal meal into a memory.

Various questions to be a good host

What can you do if your guests have different tastes or intolerances

Anticipating is the key. Ask beforehand and offer simple options: a versatile main dish and some adaptable side dish. This shows attention and avoids awkward situations.

Should you add details to surprise your guests, yes or no?

Yes, but in moderation. A well-thought-out detail — an unexpected pairing, a special glass for dessert, or a playlist chosen for the mood adds authenticity. Too many details can have the opposite effect.

How to prevent the event from dragging on too long

The host also sets the end. Lowering the intensity of the music, discreetly cleaning up, or serving the last drink (like the after-dinner brandy) helps to signal that the gathering is coming to an end… with elegance.

In summary

Knowing how to be a good host, whether at home or at a party, involves taking care of your guests, creating a pleasant atmosphere, and ending the experience tastefully. Small gestures, like choosing a fitting dessert, make your guests not want to leave… but remember to come back.