dinner host

Party's main planner

A dinner host is the person who organizes and presides over a meal for guests, responsible for invitations, seating, and ensuring everyone is fed and comfortable.

The host typically provides the venue and food, though the role can be more ceremonial at restaurants where someone else cooks: Our dinner host for the evening was the company's CEO.

The term applies regardless of gender, though *hostess* remains an alternative for women.

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invitation · party · black tie · welcome · seating · seating arrangement · place settings · toast · cuisine · gracious · soirée · banquet · chef · courses · wine · napkins · candles · table manners

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hospitality role

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