Kitchen Party Tips for Ascot and Other Royal Events
28 Apr 2023
We don’t know about you, but we’re suckers for a royal event. Whether or not you’re a monarchist, coronations, births, jubilees and Royal Ascot have something for everyone. They’re historical moments, displays of British pride… sometimes a free day off.
Importantly, they’re reasons to party – as if we need encouraging. Every time the royal circus comes to town, however, we commoners can’t help but wonder two things:
- How the other half live
- How to spend the bank holiday
As for question one, they party… and so should you. Indeed, Royal Ascot alone is a lavish affair. If you fear you’ll never experience that opulence, though, don’t worry; it’s achievable at home. And you don’t need Windsor Castle’s kitchen to host a great kitchen party, as today’s tips will teach you.
Tip 1: Take Advantage of Utility Room Storage
Those who throw fantastic kitchen parties often consider the build-up as much as the gathering itself. After all, a tidy house makes for relaxed visitors. But how do you achieve that easy-going vibe?
That’s where our Boot Rooms enter the equation. Providing a place to sit and store outdoor apparel, they keep laundry rooms organised and free up guests’ hands, making their visits more enjoyable.
Paired with a cleaning cupboard and our brand new Utility Room Cupboard Divider, this combination also offers ironing board storage and easy access to cleaning resources. Much more than a chic place to leave muddy wellies and umbrellas, its the closest thing a commoner can get to a butler.
Tip 2: Get a Kitchen Island or Chef’s Table
If we’ve learnt anything from British history, it’s that you can achieve a lot working from an island. And kitchen islands can help you reign supreme over other party hosts in a similar way.
Trust us; get a freestanding kitchen island. Impressive and versatile in equal measure, these showstopping features are marvellous places to lay out cocktails or socialise over coffees.
If you don’t have room for an island, however, what about a chef’s table? Designed to add cooking space, and available in a spread of colours, you can fit one anywhere, which is ideal when you have 16 guests coming in an hour and need a second pair of hands in the kitchen.
Tip 3: Install a Kitchen Dresser Unit
Browse photos taken at high-society parties and you’ll often spot domestic staff in the background. While we can’t offer you caterers and servants, our new Kitchen Dresser Units can help you meet that dream half way. Together, they include the:
- Bar Dresser
- Breakfast Dresser
- Display Dresser
Designed to aid hosts, each dresser adds glamour and convenience to kitchens. Our Bar Dressers, for instance, have as much glass and bottle space as a tall drinks cabinet, despite being suave and compact.
Our Breakfast Dressers, meanwhile, offer tea making stations similar to five-star hotel rooms, and our mirrored Display Dressers stage your prized treasures as well as any gallery. All three are perfect for keeping guests’ glasses full and stimulating conversation.
Tip 4: Use an Interior Designer
Once thought an unreachable privilege for all but the super-rich, getting an interior designer to help with your kitchen design is probably cheaper than you think. In fact, as a Masterclass customer, you’ll get to consult with an expert for FREE! Thus, if you really want to taste the high life, look no further.
Book an appointment with one of our experts in your nearest showroom today, or become a Sigma 3 Insider for free. As Sigma 3 Insider email subscriber, you’ll get exclusive design tips, plus lifestyle guides to help you design a kitchen that suits your life goals.
