Bring Back the Dinner Party: How to Host and What to Serve

A fresh guide to hosting modern dinner parties that emphasizes connection over perfection, with curated menus, planning tools, design inspiration, and over 100 recipes from the co-founders of Hauste

The dinner party is making a comeback, and it's more creative and meaningful than ever. Sisters and co-founders of the entertaining brand Hauste, Hanna Ray Flores and Lea Raymond grew up watching their mom host weekly dinners with ease and style. Now in Bring Back the Dinner Party, they share their own signature approach to hosting that blends thoughtful menus, effortless style, and a focus on intention. Whether you're hosting two friends or ten, this book gives you the tools to feel confident and comfortable hosting in your own home.

Built around 16 dinner party menus, Bring Back the Dinner Party shares recipes, prep timelines, and shopping lists, plus tips and advice for curating and styling the entire night. 

• Host a backyard soiree with the West Coast Cucina menu and enjoy Calabrian Chili & Ricotta Crostinis, Brick Chicken with Go-To Green Sauce, and Baby Budinos with Olive Oil & Sea Salt
• Get inspired for the holidays with A Merry Little Mixer, featuring Brie Bites with Asian Pear Salsa, Carmelized Leek & Bacon Dip, and Kir Royale Punch
• Give your guests the freedom to customize the Big Green Salad menu, with Marinated Hanger Steak, Grilled Artichokes with Charred Lemon Aioli, and all the salad toppings

Hanna and Lea share their favorite hosting strategies to take the stress out of entertaining, from building a guest list and prepping dishes ahead of time to thrifting your tablescape. With stunning photography and an elevated design, Bring Back the Dinner Party is your ultimate guide to hosting with confidence and making the everyday special.