A Quick Guide to Hosting an East African Dinner Party!

by | Nov 7, 2024 | Blogs

Plan your East African-inspired diner part with Red Sea Restaurant & Bar! In this weblog, we listed the basic things you need to know when hosting one!

You’ve probably thought of throwing an East African-inspired dinner party but didn’t know where to start… Well, this blog will solve your problem for you! Organizing parties like this is a great way to bring the rich and vibrant flavors of Ethiopia and Eritrea to your table, and Red Sea Restaurant & Bar offers catering services to ease your concerns!<br /> Start by crafting a menu centered around traditional dishes.<br /> A great appetizer is sambusa, crispy pastry filled with lentils or meat. For the main course, serve doro wat, a spicy chicken stew, or tibs, sautéed beef or lamb with onions and peppers. Pair these with injera, the spongy, tangy flatbread that’s essential to East African meals.<br /> For sides, you may include gomen (stewed greens). To drink, offer tej, a honey wine, or Ethiopian/Eritrean coffee as part of a traditional coffee ceremony—a great way to end the meal.<br /> Decorate the space with bright, warm colors that reflect the region, like yellows, reds, and earthy tones. Place woven baskets and handmade pottery on the table, adding an authentic touch. Ethiopian coffee sets or jebena (a clay coffee pot) as centerpieces can enhance the cultural feel.<br /> Set the atmosphere with traditional East African music, and encourage guests to eat communally with their hands using injera, fostering connection and conversation—a hallmark of the region's dining culture.<br />

You’ve probably thought of throwing an East African-inspired dinner party but didn’t know where to start… Well, this blog will solve your problem for you! Organizing parties like this is a great way to bring the rich and vibrant flavors of Ethiopia and Eritrea to your table, and Red Sea Restaurant & Bar offers catering services to ease your concerns!

Start by crafting a menu centered around traditional dishes. 

A great appetizer is sambusa, crispy pastry filled with lentils or meat. For the main course, serve doro wat, a spicy chicken stew, or tibs, sautéed beef or lamb with onions and peppers. Pair these with injera, the spongy, tangy flatbread that’s essential to East African meals.

You’ve probably thought of throwing an East African-inspired dinner party but didn’t know where to start… Well, this blog will solve your problem for you! Organizing parties like this is a great way to bring the rich and vibrant flavors of Ethiopia and Eritrea to your table, and Red Sea Restaurant & Bar offers catering services to ease your concerns! Start by crafting a menu centered around traditional dishes. A great appetizer is sambusa, crispy pastry filled with lentils or meat. For the main course, serve doro wat, a spicy chicken stew, or tibs, sautéed beef or lamb with onions and peppers. Pair these with injera, the spongy, tangy flatbread that’s essential to East African meals. For sides, you may include gomen (stewed greens). To drink, offer tej, a honey wine, or Ethiopian/Eritrean coffee as part of a traditional coffee ceremony—a great way to end the meal. Decorate the space with bright, warm colors that reflect the region, like yellows, reds, and earthy tones. Place woven baskets and handmade pottery on the table, adding an authentic touch. Ethiopian coffee sets or jebena (a clay coffee pot) as centerpieces can enhance the cultural feel. Set the atmosphere with traditional East African music, and encourage guests to eat communally with their hands using injera, fostering connection and conversation—a hallmark of the region's dining culture.

For sides, you may include gomen (stewed greens). To drink, offer tej, a honey wine, or Ethiopian/Eritrean coffee as part of a traditional coffee ceremony—a great way to end the meal.

Decorate the space with bright, warm colors that reflect the region, like yellows, reds, and earthy tones. Place woven baskets and handmade pottery on the table, adding an authentic touch. Ethiopian coffee sets or jebena (a clay coffee pot) as centerpieces can enhance the cultural feel.

Set the atmosphere with traditional East African music, and encourage guests to eat communally with their hands using injera, fostering connection and conversation—a hallmark of the region’s dining culture.