Planning Brunch at Your Apartment: The Checklist

Planning brunch at your apartment can seem overwhelming. But with a plan and a checklist! Here’s what you need to do:

Pick a date and time for your brunch.

If you want to have brunch at your house, you should pick a date and time for it. You can do it weekly, monthly, or even yearly. If you’re having a brunch for your friends and family, pick a date that’s convenient for them to attend.

Invite guests.

The next step is inviting guests. You can invite anyone you want, but it may be easier to have an adults-only brunch, so it doesn’t get too crazy. You can invite your parents, siblings, grandparents, cousins, aunts/uncles, or close friends. It’ll be even better if some of them are planning to go on the same vacation you’re going on! That way everyone is together in one place… Just don’t forget to tell them not to talk about it too loudly or they might give away your big secret!

Decide what you’ll serve.

Now that guests have RSVP-ed and your date and time is set, it’s time to decide on what you’re going to serve for brunch. There are so many options! It doesn’t even have to be breakfast food. You can serve whatever you want! Some ideas are waffles, pancakes, French toast, crepes, fruit salad, omelets and toast, parfaits, breakfast burritos/quesadillas/tacos, mini muffins, and cupcakes in a variety of flavors…

Make a shopping list.

Make a list of ingredients you need to buy from the grocery store. You may not think about it now, but you’re going to forget if you don’t write it down! It also doesn’t hurt to check what items are on sale at the store so you can save some money. Remember that your ingredients list should include everything, even if it’s a minor part of the dish. For example, you need eggs for your omelet and French toast, but they’re only a tiny part of both dishes. Don’t forget!

Set a budget.

Your shopping list should include how much things cost at the store to know what you can spend on food. Don’t forget to factor in tax!

Plan ahead of time the day before brunch.

You’ve done all the work, but now it’s time to relax and enjoy your day with your friends (and maybe family) at brunch! Make sure you plan ahead of time what you’re going for breakfast/brunch so that you can get everything ready before your guests arrive. For example, you could plan to make omelets with cheese, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, ham, bacon, sausage… whatever!

Clean up the night before.

The day of brunch is finally here! You don’t want to stress out about whether or not you’ll remember to pick up eggs on your way home, so do it the night before. Make sure you also clean up your apartment so guests will see how nice and tidy it looks. If there are any stains on your carpet or countertops, get rid of them! You don’t want anyone to stumble across them when they’re at your house enjoying brunch.

Prepare a grocery list for brunch ingredients.

Don’t forget to make a list of ingredients you need to buy from the store! You can even check what’s on sale at the store, so you’ll spend as little money as possible on your brunch!

Brunch time!

Now it’s finally time for brunch! Relax and enjoy your friends. Don’t forget to have them sign the guestbook so you can remember all of their faces when they come back for brunch next time!

Summary

Happy brunching! Hosting a brunch at your apartment is a great way to spend time with friends and family. By following the checklist provided, you can ensure that everything goes smoothly and everyone has a good time.