Host Your Best Easter Ever With 8 Easy Entertaining Tips
Whilst we find such joy in hosting our loved ones for big celebrations throughout the year, it can be a little stressful. Waitrose, however, is here to ease the hecticness with its incredible Easter range. They have everything from award-winning roasting joints to gather everyone around the table, to sides so easy they’ll save you time for your guests, and the sweetest tablescaping pieces to bring it all to life. Scroll to shop our top easy, fuss-free Easter entertaining hacks.
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1. Start with the decorations…
While we love the sparkle and magic of Christmas, there is something about an Easter tablescape that always resonates.
Think soft pastel tones, fresh spring blooms, and charming details like wreaths flecked with speckled eggs or lemon-yellow bunting.
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2. Make sure little ones are entertained
Delight the kids with playful touches like furry bunny ears and refillable eggs to pack with their favourite treats, keeping them entertained over a long, lazy lunch. You could even set up a DIY egg crafting station with stickers, Waitrose’s refillable eggs, and pens to keep the little ones busy while you put the finishing touches on the meal.
3. Create a picturesque tablescape…
Whilst adults can appreciate a fine set of dinner candles and an aesthetic pastel colour palette, why not scatter the table with edible pieces that little hands will delight in discovering?
4. Choose your standout roast…
Serving a showstopping roast centrepiece is easy with Waitrose’s stellar lineup. They have everything, whether you want to go traditional with a succulent slow-cooked leg of lamb or prefer the golden crispiness of roast pork. Plus, Waitrose currently has a ⅓ off British lamb roasting joints.
Serving up an intimate dinner for two, treating the whole family, or planning a long, lazy lunch with friends? There’s something here for you.
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5. Create your own seasonal sip…
Treat your guests to something seasonal upon arrival. We love a rhubarb gin fizz, whilst elderflower-based drinks are brilliant for no- and low-alcohol versions. Finish with a sprig of mint and prep ahead so you’re not playing bartender all day. Waitrose has plenty of drink options to try here.
6. Don’t forget showstopping (but easy) sides…
Time-poor but still want to put on a decadent spread? We get it. Shop Waitrose’s selection of delicious sides that can be popped in the oven, air fryer, or microwave (we won’t tell) to save time for the important stuff – like chatting with your guests or hosting Easter egg hunts for the little ones. Expect hero side dishes ranging from wagyu dripping roasties and Yorkshire puddings to seasonal greens with salty leeks and pancetta, or creamy, garlicky dauphinoise – the ultimate pairing to melt-in-the-mouth, slow-cooked lamb.
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7. Create a little effort, maximum impact dessert…
Hosting needn’t be exhausting. Make the pudding super easy by serving warm hot cross buns with a selection of toppings for your guests to indulge in. It’s a fun and nostalgic way to do an Easter dessert with no baking, little effort and minimal washing up.
Waitrose has some incredible flavours to choose from this year, from your classic fruit and seed (topped with lashings of melted butter) to decadent milk chocolate and fudge (sure to be a hit with the littlest members of the family) or apple and cinnamon – perfect for those partial to a cinnamon bun, just more seasonal. Plus, prices start from a very reasonable £2 a pack – or two packs for just £3.
Everyone knows Easter is officially here when the hot cross buns come out straight from the toaster, slathering in melted butter.
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8. Finally, get it all delivered
The best bit? You don’t even need to go to the shops. Order everything online, make the most of some of their brilliant Easter offers, and have it delivered straight to your door for the big day.
Shop the full Easter collection & more online at waitrose.com
