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The Top 12 Ways to Host A Stress-Free Infused Dinner Party

So you’ve been trying to host an infused dinner party for a while now.

You see others do it. And it seems like everyone makes it look so easy.

But for some reason, you still feel intimidated. Every time you get close “something” happens and you end up back to watching Bong Appetit or surfing the web. 👋 

Not this time.

Because this time you’re going to be armed with the same tips, tricks, and secrets that the professional chefs and events planners know. 

So give these tips a try and see if they don’t work for you too…

Tip 1: Never Assume 

WARNING: As a host, know that everyone's endocannabinoid system is different so 10 mg for you may not feel like 10 mg for your guest, encourage your guest to go low and slow and wait 30-90 mins before consuming again.

Tip 2: Avoid overthinking it. Plan a simple menu and Purchase ingredients that can be used throughout the menu. 

Tip 3: Don’t Rush the process For beginners decarboxylate your cannabis at 240 degrees F for 40 mins 

Tip 4: Extract in European butter, extra Virgin Olive oil, or coconut oil for starters because of their versatility in preparation and menu planning. 

Tip 5: Ingredients have a factor when cooking with cannabis.

Simply put, the ingredients in a salad dressing are different from a brownie, this will affect how quickly the cannabis is felt.

Tip 6: Be sure to map out the dosage per course for your guests to ensure you go low and slow.

Bonus Tip: When you first start planning dinner parties host no more than 6 people to keep the conversation intimate and party cost-effective.

Tip 7: Take your guests on a terpene adventure. Highlight a terpene and pair it with your dinner menu.

Tip 8: Allow space between your courses, to observe guest’s behavior during consumption. 

Tip 9: Create an instant ambiance by pre-setting the table with name cards, plates, and a centerpiece using a decorative scarf as a runner on the table and tea light candles. 

Tip 10: Stay away from politics or religion or polarizing topics, unless that’s your thing! 😊

Tip 11: Do Start the evening with a toke or a glass of wine, as guests arrive have a mezze platter or cheese board available.

Tip 12: Allow time to gather your mise en place, meaning everything in its place to ensure a stress-less event. Along with your Guest List, Agenda, Seating chart, and Menu 


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In sum: Hosting an infused dinner party can be enjoyable once you embrace the process and have fun with it, especially when you apply the above 12 tips. So let me leave you with one last tip…

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