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Bigbasketeer, you might be rocking it at work, paying your bills, and living independently for years. But the real sign that you have “arrived” as an adult is throwing a successful house party.
Prepping for a party is equal parts exciting and anxiety-inducing. Ordering in is definitely easier but serving hot, fresh homemade food feels classier.
What if you could strike the perfect balance? Imagine serving this at your next party.
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Before you roll your eyes, let us clarify — you don’t have to make any of this from scratch. Each of these items is available in delicious, ready-to-cook packs that won’t take you more than 5 minutes to prep.
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Juices & Mixers |
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Chips & Namkeens |
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Ready-to-Fry Starters
Fries, mini samosas, momos, kebabs & nuggets |
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Ready-to-Eat Rotis
Kerala parotas, laccha parathas, kulchas & more |
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Instant Noodles & Pastas
Spicy ramen, udon, flat noodles, cheesy pastas & more |
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Heat & Eat Rice & Curries |
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From pulaos to sabzis and dals |
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Indian Mithai
Gulab jamun & rasgullas with zero prep |
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Ice Creams &
Frozen Dessert |
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Cakes & Pastries |
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Flavoured Cold Coffee |
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Party Planning Tips |
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Tip #1
Prep the drinks and starters before your guests arrive and plate them up in interesting ways — use some of those Masterchef tips! If needed, you can always pop them in the microwave for a quick warm-up. |
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Tip #2
Supply plenty of forks/spoons, toothpicks and tissues. Keep filled water bottles and glasses around and a couple in the fridge for refills later. |
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Tip #3
As the party gets into full swing, excuse yourself for a few minutes to get the mains ready. Keep serving bowls ready so you can directly move items from the microwave into these. |
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Tip #4
Create colour-coded markers for veg and non-veg from sticky notes or little cards to make it easy for guests. |
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Tip #5
Not a food tip — but little touches like adding fresh flowers, scent sachets, and new towels in the bathroom will totally wow your guests! |
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Have we convinced you to throw a house party, Bigbasketeer? If you do, we look forward to an invite! |
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