Everything You Need To Host an Awesome Friendsgiving

Create the most gorgeous Friendsgiving table with these must-have pieces that will help keep the food and drinks flowing. 

By Lily Rose Nov 02, 2024 4:00 PMTags
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When you send out a Friendsgiving invitation, you're celebrating the abundance of life as a community.

And as anyone who has been to a fun Friendsgiving dinner party before knows, the best Friendsgivings have it all: good friends, great food, and a festive atmosphere.

But unlike a regular dinner party, what sets this gathering apart is that it’s a festive feast! 

Therefore, it deserves Friendsgiving decor, a Friendsgiving menu, and plenty of serving ware, flatware, and cups to keep people fed, hydrated, and having fun. 

Whether this is your first time hosting Friendsgiving or your 15th, our shopping editors have got you covered with a list of all the essentials. Don't worry about borrowing grandma's vintage china, we've got everything you're going to need below. 

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We’ve found an autumnal table runner straight out of your Pinterest Friendsgiving fantasies. Shop matching cloth napkins, sophisticated (but still fun!) napkin rings, and more to help curate the perfect tablescape.

Invest in gorgeous ceramic dishware in seasonal colors, or stock up on disposable plates and serving ware to make post-dinner cleanup a breeze.

Your guests will feel the seasonal vibes sipping holiday beverages from the chic coupe glasses we found below.

Plus, you’ll save space on your holiday table with an ingenious serving tray that features multiple movable compartments for dips, sauces, toothpicks, and more.

If you're planning on hosting Friendsgiving this year but don't know where to start, start here! We've got everything you need to host an awesome Friendsgiving below.

Stone Lain Constance Dinnerware

A great Friendsgiving table starts with gorgeous dinnerware.

The Constance porcelain set features a thumbprint cracked design and includes dinner plates (10.2 inch), salad plates (7.7 inch), bowls (4.6 inch) and mugs (12 fl.oz). It's dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.

GAURI KOHLI Kalwar Table Runner

A table runner instantly makes your dining table feel more polished and grown up. 

This one from Guari Kohli is handcrafted in India and includes six matching napkins and placemats. 

GAURI KOHLI Jardin Black Pearl Napkin Rings

These mother of pearl napkin rings add a touch of glam to your Friendsgiving table.

They come as a set of six.

Tappas Madeira

How fun is this multi-tiered serving bowl?

This eight-inch natural rubberwood bowl features three compartments for food or small items like toothpicks. It twists open and has a flat bottom for stability. The knob below even locks the plates in place for easy transport. This serving bowl is non-toxic, and food safe.

Plus, it's on sale!

Sister.ly Drinkware Opulent Rounded Coupe Cocktail Glasses

Celebrate friendship with these glam rounded coupe cocktail glasses.

According to the brand, their shape is inspired by the enchanting carnivals of yesteryear (something to highlight if the conversation well ever goes dry), and feature a modern optic texture. 

GAURI KOHLI Beatrix Wood Serving Board

Surprise and delight your friends with this pretty wood serving board that's just perfect for charcuterie, dips, and appetizers! 

The Acacia wood entertaining staple features a cool see-through resin piece in its center. 

Smarty Had A Party White Round Deep Plastic Serving Bowls

If you invite a ton of friends or cook a lot of food, you're going to need quite a few serving bowls. 

This 24-pack is BPA-free and can actually be recycled! Plus, if you don't end up using all of these bowls, you'll have extra for your next holiday hosting endeavor.

Smarty Had A Party White with Gold Moonlight Plastic Plates

Nobody likes cleaning up after a party. Make it a little bit easier on yourself with disposable dishware. 

This pack of 120 white and gold plastic plates looks a lot prettier than a bunch of boring paper plates. Plus, they're BPA-free and recycleable.