How to Throw the Perfect Summer Dinner Party

Our easy, fun guide to throwing a fancy vegan backyard dinner party that will impress even the pickiest of omnivores

I can’t possibly be the only person who sees commercials where everyone is having a blast at a dinner party and thinks, “that’s not real.” You know the fancy adult kind of dinner party where everyone is slender, dressed up, and constantly smiling? Sure, you can have a bowl of chips at your party. But have you thought about maybe placing those chips on a stained wood slab you bought from Home Goods for $20? Now we’re talking fancy.

Obviously all the aspirational images out there are equally magical and unattainable, but I planned a perfect backyard dinner party that will impress vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike. You got this!

Let me introduce myself: I’m Stephy, also known as The Tiny Herbivore! I’m a lifestyle blogger focusing on plant-based recipes, DIY projects, and ways to live a happier life. I have been vegan for over 5 years now and it’s been the best decision I have ever made — aside from choosing to never wear socks with my sandals. I live in a quaint little town of the Berkshires situated in Western Massachusetts. No, it’s not Boston.