{"id":118708,"date":"2025-11-04T10:31:46","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T18:31:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/?p=118708"},"modified":"2025-11-21T00:14:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T08:14:16","slug":"dinner-party-table-settings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/dinner-party-table-settings\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Dinner Party Table Settings That Revive the Lost Art of Hosting (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There\u2019s no gathering place quite as powerful\u2014or, frankly, ancient\u2014as the dinner table. And statistics show that dinner parties are back and better than ever, with younger generations breathing new life into this time-honored tradition. Bookings for dinner parties on Peerspace have grown 14% in 2025 compared to 2024.<\/strong> And according to a 2025 survey by TalkerResearch<\/a>, a whopping 72% of Americans prefer a night in with friends rather than a night out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best dinner parties are connective, creative and unforgettable\u2014which is why we put together this all-inclusive guide for experienced hosts and first-timers alike. From tablescapes to menu curation, and whether you\u2019re hosting at home or in a unique rented space, the right environment sets the tone for a memorable evening. We\u2019re here to help you make it happen. Let\u2019s dig in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet the experts:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To help you create a dinner your friends won\u2019t stop talking about for years, we chatted with three of the foremost experts in the field, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jake Sacks, <\/strong>Peerspace guest and co-founder of New York City\u2019s 3rd Space<\/a>, an exclusive dinner series for young entrepreneurs and creatives <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Caitlyn Liu<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>the lead spatial designer at 3rd Space, who creates the ambiance and tablescapes that make each dinner party sing<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Carlee Gettman<\/strong>, co-founder of Tblscape<\/a>, a dinner party rental company that supplies hosts with tableware, linens, and decor\u2014sustainably<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The essential elements of a table setting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cThe table is the glue of the event,\u201d says Gettman, who started hosting dinner parties of her own when COVID made going out more complicated\u2014which eventually inspired her to start her company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why setting the table is arguably the most important part of planning an incredible dinner party. A well-set table, says Gettman, is part of \u201cwhat makes your guests think that you\u2019ve been thinking about them before they even got there.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Most of us don\u2019t put intensive thought into setting our table for every meal. For your can\u2019t-miss dinner party, here are some of the essential elements and above-and-beyond extras to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n