{"id":3744,"date":"2017-11-28T16:18:27","date_gmt":"2017-11-28T22:18:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/?p=3744"},"modified":"2017-11-28T16:19:08","modified_gmt":"2017-11-28T22:19:08","slug":"five-food-stations-make-holiday-entertaining-effortless","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/five-food-stations-make-holiday-entertaining-effortless","title":{"rendered":"5 Food Stations that Make Holiday Entertaining Effortless"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/annie-spratt-138430.png\" alt=\"DIY Food Bars\" width=\"850\" height=\"656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/annie-spratt-138430.png 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/annie-spratt-138430-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/annie-spratt-138430-768x593.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each and every holiday calls for a fun, festive meal to celebrate (along with a bottle of bubbly\u2014or two!) With a touch of creativity, your menu can look as good as it tastes. We recommend opting for an eye-catching, no-fuss food station that adds a little personality to your menu. Turns out, there\u2019s no shortage of inspiration when it comes to food and beverage bars. Scroll down for our five favorite ideas for holiday gatherings!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bubbly Bar<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bubbly bar is the ultimate crowd-pleaser (and it couldn\u2019t be simpler!) Turns out, there are many tasty ingredients that pair beautifully with bubbly. We love how the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.hwtm.com\/2013\/12\/champage-bubble-bar-ideas-new-years-eve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hostess with the Mostess<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> served tropical-inspired juices (in stunning, crystal decanters!) along with diced pear, peaches, and pineapple.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bubbly2.png\" alt=\"DIY Bubbly Bar\" width=\"420\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bubbly2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bubbly2-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3745\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bubbly-Bar-1.png\" alt=\"DIY Bubbly Bar\" width=\"420\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bubbly-Bar-1.png 600w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bubbly-Bar-1-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Hot Chocolate Bar<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You can\u2019t go wrong with hot chocolate\u2014you can only make it better. From crushed peppermint and toffee bits to whipped cream and mini chocolate chips, Marzia with the <a href=\"http:\/\/littlespicejar.com\/hot-chocolate-bar-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Little Spice Jar<\/a> thought of everything. And we just love her rustic d\u00e9cor!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/hot2.png\" alt=\"DIY Hot Chocolate Bar\" width=\"420\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/hot2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/hot2-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3747\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/hot1.png\" alt=\"DIY Hot Chocolate Bar\" width=\"420\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/hot1.png 600w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/hot1-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Popcorn Bar<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important ingredient you\u2019ll need: popcorn. Simple, right? Just be sure to pop it right before your guests arrive so it\u2019s nice and warm. From mini chocolate chips and marshmallows to cashews and pistachios, we recommend offering a variety of sweet and savory topping options. We also love how <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theperfectpalette.com\/2014\/11\/calligraphy-workshop-with-laura-hooper.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Perfect Palette<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> included savory seasoning mixes like nacho cheese and ranch!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/popcorn2.png\" alt=\"DIY popcorn bar\" width=\"420\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/popcorn2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/popcorn2-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3751\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/popcorn1.png\" alt=\"DIY popcorn bar\" width=\"420\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/popcorn1.png 600w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/popcorn1-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photo Credit: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.laurenraephoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lauren Rae Photography<\/span><\/a><\/h6>\n<h3><strong>Waffle Bar<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal for any festive brunch gathering, waffle bars are both delicious and super easy to assemble. With recipes for classic waffles, maple cinnamon apple, bacon, and whipped cream, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tagandtibby.com\/blog\/2017\/9\/5\/how-to-make-an-autumn-themed-waffle-bar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tag &amp; Tibby<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is our go-to resource for creating a perfect, holiday-inspired waffle station.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3753\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Waffle-2.png\" alt=\"DIY Waffle Bar\" width=\"420\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Waffle-2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Waffle-2-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3754\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/waffle2.png\" alt=\"DIY Waffle Bar\" width=\"420\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/waffle2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/waffle2-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Mashed Potato Bar<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who knew a mashed potato bar could look so elegant? <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/fashionablehostess.com\/mashed-potato-toppings-bar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fashionable Hostess<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, clearly! We absolutely love this inspiration and we\u2019re willing to bet this station tastes as good as it looks. Keep in mind, you can make the ingredients as hearty as you wish! It\u2019s the ultimate comfort food, after all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/mashed2.png\" alt=\"DIY Mashed Potato Bar\" width=\"420\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/mashed2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/mashed2-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3749\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/mashed1.png\" alt=\"DIY Mashed Potato Bar\" width=\"420\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/mashed1.png 600w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/mashed1-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspired for your next holiday shindig? The next step is to spread the word about your party in style with fully customizable email invitations! Get inspired <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each and every holiday calls for a fun, festive meal to celebrate (along with a bottle of bubbly\u2014or two!) With a touch of creativity, your menu can look as good as it tastes. We recommend opting for an eye-catching, no-fuss food station that adds a little personality to your menu. 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