# The Gourmet Host > The Gourmet Host (TGH) helps people host better dinner parties from home. We build a mobile app, free downloads, and a large library of hosting articles that simplify dinner party planning, so you can throw your best Saturday nights from the comfort of home. Tagline: "Go Set the Table!" The Gourmet Host is a hosting and home-entertaining brand. The website publishes practical, experience-driven guides on planning menus, setting the scene, engaging guests, and mastering kitchen tools and techniques. The companion mobile app (iOS and Android) gives hosts a connected toolkit for the whole gathering. The app's six features are: Recipes, Menus (500+ recipes), Grocery & Task Lists, Invites & RSVPs, In-App Messaging, and Cost Sharing. The app does not use AI features and is not a recipe-saving game. ## Start here - [Home](https://thegourmethost.com/): Overview of The Gourmet Host, the app, and the hosting content library. - [The Gourmet Host App](https://thegourmethost.com/app/): The dinner-party planning app for iOS and Android: recipes, menus, grocery and task lists, invites and RSVPs, in-app messaging, and cost sharing. - [About Us](https://thegourmethost.com/about-us/): Who we are, why we built TGH, and our approach to home hosting. - [All Articles](https://thegourmethost.com/articles/): The full library of dinner-party and hosting guides. - [Contact Us](https://thegourmethost.com/contact-us/): How to reach the team. General email: contactus@thegourmethost.com. ## Content categories - [Plan the Meal](https://thegourmethost.com/category/plan-the-meal/): Menus, seasonal and themed menu ideas, pairings, and end-to-end dinner-party planning. - [Set the Scene](https://thegourmethost.com/category/set-the-scene/): Table settings, floral arrangements, ambiance, and themed party decor. - [Engage with Guests](https://thegourmethost.com/category/engage-with-guests/): Hosting etiquette, conversation starters, icebreakers, toasts, and after-dinner talk. - [Tools and Techniques](https://thegourmethost.com/category/tools-and-techniques/): Cookware, knives, home-bar gear, wine basics, and hands-on cooking skills for hosts. - [Featured Articles](https://thegourmethost.com/category/featured-articles/): Editor-selected cornerstone guides. ## Featured guides Selected from 90-day Google Search Console data (top pages by clicks and impressions), de-duplicated to one guide per topic so the list maps TGH's strongest areas: party themes, games, welcome and non-alcoholic drinks, toasts and speeches, conversation, and hosting for a crowd. - [15 Fun Dinner Party Themes Your Guests Will Actually Love](https://thegourmethost.com/15-fun-dinner-party-themes-your-guests-will-actually-love/): TGH's most-read guide: 15 dinner-party theme ideas with menu and decor cues. - [Welcome Drinks That Set the Tone for Any Gathering](https://thegourmethost.com/welcome-drinks-that-set-the-tone-for-any-gathering/): Welcome-drink ideas, alcoholic and zero-proof, to greet guests as they arrive. - [Easy Party Games for Adults That Need No Prep Time](https://thegourmethost.com/easy-party-games-for-adults-that-need-no-prep-time/): No-prep party games adults actually enjoy. - [Lunch with Friends: Simple Menus and Ideas to Make It Special](https://thegourmethost.com/lunch-with-friends-simple-menus-and-ideas-to-make-it-special/): Simple lunch menus and ideas for hosting friends. - [Food for Large Groups: Easy Meals That Feed a Crowd](https://thegourmethost.com/food-for-large-groups-easy-meals-that-feed-a-crowd/): Crowd-feeding menus and make-ahead mains for big gatherings. - [30 Dinner Party Conversation Starters That Actually Work](https://thegourmethost.com/30-dinner-party-conversation-starters-that-actually-work/): 30 conversation starters to keep the table talking. - [Funny Jokes for Toasts That Get Every Guest Laughing](https://thegourmethost.com/funny-jokes-for-toasts-that-get-every-guest-laughing/): Crowd-tested lines to open a toast. - [Anniversary Speeches and Toasts for Every Milestone](https://thegourmethost.com/anniversary-speeches-and-toasts-for-every-milestone/): Anniversary speech and toast templates for every milestone year. - [Father of the Groom Speech: 4 Examples (Short, Funny, Heartfelt)](https://thegourmethost.com/father-of-the-groom-speech-4-examples-short-funny-heartfelt/): Four wedding-speech examples across tones. - [Cook-Ahead Dinner Party Menu: Make It All in Advance](https://thegourmethost.com/cook-ahead-dinner-party-menu-make-it-all-in-advance/): A full dinner-party menu you can prep entirely ahead of time. - [What to Bring to a Dinner Party: A Thoughtful Guest's Guide](https://thegourmethost.com/what-to-bring-to-a-dinner-party-a-thoughtful-guests-guide/): What to bring as a guest, and what to skip. - [French Non-Alcoholic Drinks for Your Next Gathering](https://thegourmethost.com/french-non-alcoholic-drinks-for-your-next-gathering/): French-inspired zero-proof drinks for hosting. - [Small Gifts That Will Make Your Dinner Party Guests Feel Special](https://thegourmethost.com/small-gifts-that-will-make-your-dinner-party-guests-feel-special/): Small host and guest gift ideas that land. - [Best Fun Trivia Games for Adults at Your Next Party](https://thegourmethost.com/best-fun-trivia-games-for-adults-at-your-next-party/): Trivia formats and ideas for adult gatherings. - [1920s Murder Mystery Dinner Party: Menu, Decor, and Game Guide](https://thegourmethost.com/1920s-murder-mystery-dinner-party-menu-decor-game-guide/): A complete themed-event guide: menu, decor, and the game itself. ## More guides by topic A broader, also data-ranked set across TGH's strongest topics. The full ~400-article library is in the sitemap under Optional. Toasts and speeches: - [Best Farewell Speech Ideas for a Memorable Goodbye Party](https://thegourmethost.com/best-farewell-speech-ideas-for-a-memorable-goodbye-party/): Farewell and goodbye-party speech ideas. - [Anniversary Toasts to Use for Every Milestone](https://thegourmethost.com/anniversary-toasts-to-use-for-every-milestone/): Ready-to-use anniversary toasts by milestone year. - [Father of the Groom Speech: Tips and Examples](https://thegourmethost.com/father-of-the-groom-speech-tips-and-examples/): Tips and examples for the father-of-the-groom speech. - [Best Quotes for Toasts That Make Every Glass Worth Raising](https://thegourmethost.com/best-quotes-for-toasts-that-make-every-glass-worth-raising/): Quotable lines to drop into any toast. - [Short 3-Minute Speeches That Inspire Dinner Guests](https://thegourmethost.com/short-3-minute-speeches-that-inspire-dinner-guests/): How to write a tight, three-minute dinner speech. Party games and conversation: - [Fun Party Games for Adults to Play at Gatherings](https://thegourmethost.com/fun-party-games-for-adults-to-play-at-gatherings/): Party games for adult gatherings. - [Best Dinner Party Games for Adults to Play Next](https://thegourmethost.com/best-dinner-party-games-for-adults-to-play-next/): Dinner-party games to keep the night going. - [Best Cocktail Party Games for Fun Adult Nights](https://thegourmethost.com/best-cocktail-party-games-for-fun-adult-nights/): Games built for cocktail-party settings. - [Dinner Party Conversation Questions That Keep the Table Talking](https://thegourmethost.com/dinner-party-conversation-questions-that-keep-the-table-talking/): Question prompts that keep the table talking. - [Best Conversation Games to Get Every Guest Talking](https://thegourmethost.com/best-conversation-games-to-get-every-guest-talking/): Conversation games that draw out every guest. Drinks and mocktails: - [Non-Alcoholic Spanish Drinks: Sangria, Horchata, and More](https://thegourmethost.com/non-alcoholic-spanish-drinks-sangria-horchata-and-more/): Spanish-inspired zero-proof drinks for hosting. - [Drinks for Kids: Fun and Healthy Options for Every Gathering](https://thegourmethost.com/drinks-for-kids-fun-and-healthy-options-for-every-gathering/): Fun, healthy drink options for kids at gatherings. - [The Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks to Order at a Bar](https://thegourmethost.com/the-best-non-alcoholic-drinks-to-order-at-a-bar/): A bartender's picks for the best zero-proof bar orders. - [Instead of Cocktail Hour, Try These Wine and Snack Combos](https://thegourmethost.com/instead-of-cocktail-hour-try-these-wine-and-snacks-combos/): Wine-and-snack pairings as a cocktail-hour alternative. - [How to Create the Perfect Wine Pairing Menu for Any Dinner Party](https://thegourmethost.com/how-to-create-the-perfect-wine-pairing-menu-for-any-dinner-party/): How to build a wine-pairing menu across courses. Menus, themes, and the table: - [The Best Food to Cook with Friends](https://thegourmethost.com/the-best-food-to-cook-with-friends-fun-meals-that-bring-everyone-together/): Group-cooking meal ideas for hosting with friends. - [Dinner Party Themes for Every Style: Casual, Cultural, Seasonal, Creative](https://thegourmethost.com/dinner-party-themes-for-every-style-casual-cultural-seasonal-creative/): Theme ideas across casual, cultural, seasonal, and creative styles. - [Family-Style Dinner Wedding Guide: Best Meal Ideas](https://thegourmethost.com/family-style-dinner-wedding-guide-best-meal-ideas/): Family-style menu ideas for weddings and big tables. - [The Ultimate Dinner Party Planning Checklist](https://thegourmethost.com/the-ultimate-dinner-party-planning-checklist/): A step-by-step checklist from invitations to the last course. - [Elegant Floral Arrangements for Your Dining Table](https://thegourmethost.com/elegant-floral-arrangements-for-your-dining-table/): Centerpiece and floral ideas sized for a dining table. ## Subscribe and contribute - [Subscribe to Dinner Notes](https://thegourmethost.com/join-dinner-notes/): TGH's regular hosting email with menus, ideas, and tips. - [Creator Program](https://thegourmethost.com/creator-program/): For food and hosting creators who want to partner with TGH. - [Recipe Submission Form](https://thegourmethost.com/recipe-submission-form/): Submit a recipe to be considered for the app or site. ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://thegourmethost.com/sitemap_index.xml): Machine-readable index of every page, post, category, and tag. - [Article post sitemap](https://thegourmethost.com/post-sitemap.xml): All ~400 published hosting articles. - [Newsroom](https://thegourmethost.com/newsroom-sitemap.xml): Company announcements and press. - [Dinner Notes archive](https://thegourmethost.com/dinner-notes-sitemap.xml): Past issues of the Dinner Notes email.