Raclette table grill meal or party hosting tips and how-tos.
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Hosting a raclette party is less about being a master chef and more about being a master of ceremonies. It is the ultimate low-stress, high-reward dinner party format. You aren’t stuck in the kitchen while your guests wait in the living room—the cooking happens right at the table, turning dinner into the activity. You are simply helping to curate the experince as the raclette party host.
A step-by-step guide to hosting a memorable raclette grill event.
Step 1: Size Your Grill Correctly
Before you send the invites, check your gear. A common mistake is buying a grill that matches your guest count exactly. You’ll want to consider the shape of your table and gues count when considering which raclette grill machine to use for your event.
For a Rectangular Table
The Golden Rule: For maximum comfort on a rectangular table, subtract two from the advertised pan (or tray) count of rectangular grills advertised to be for 6 or 8 person count.
Example: If you are hosting a party of six, use an 8-person grill. If you are hosting four, use a 6-person grill.
This will allow guests to have room enough to set down their beverage, scrape their cheese, and move their spatula without playing “elbows” with their neighbor. It also allows for more optimised grill top accessibility, avoiding the feeling of competing for grill access or having to be on alert to accommodate someone nearby for grill access.
Planning in advance for easy grill access helps to maintain the relaxed, playful vibe raclette parties are best known for.
Pro Tip: For gatherings of 7 or more, consider running two separate grills on opposite ends of the table. This prevents a traffic jam at the grill top and keeps the conversation flowing. The grills can be different sizes (such as a party grill + a mini grill) , just as long as each guest has east grill top access.
For a Square or Round Table…
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