Host with the Most: Dining and Hosting Essentials for Ramadan Gatherings

There’s no better time to host than Ramadan. Inviting friends and family to your home and treating them to delicious food and attentive service is the perfect way to make them feel loved and appreciated this holy month. When it is your time to shine as the host with the most, turn to Crate and Barrel for inspiration, whether you’re looking to perfect your preparation or curate the most dazzling tablescape. 

The pleasure of preparation 

When you take the time to compile a to-do list and furnish your kitchen with time-saving appliances, preparing for a large family iftar becomes a joy. Savour quiet moments of reflection and contemplation as you prep the vegetables for your harira and fattoush, grind up spice mixes for ouzi and biryani and create nourishing juices to welcome your guests with. Streamline these tasks with food processors, mixers, blenders, and juicers. You'll find stylish models from top brands at Crate and Barrel, handpicked to match your kitchen's contemporary aesthetic. 

Festive tablescapes 

With much anticipation for your iftar, give your guests an elevated experience with a sophisticated tablescape. Crate and Barrel’s Ramadan collection is overflowing with tabletop inspiration, from linens and runners to dinner and glassware. Rich, lustrous, metallic accents make a festive addition to the table, and by adding swathes of glass candle holders and candelabra, you can create the most enchanting, glittering glow. From gold, bronze, and silver servicewear and flatware to gilded dinner services and glasses, Crate and Barrel is ready to bring opulence to your tablescape this holy month. 

Effortless hosting 

To maximise the time you get to spend with your guests at Ramadan gatherings, make smart hosting choices, like opting for a buffet-style feast. Crate and Barrel has a superb selection of family-sized serving platters, boards, bowls, and tiered plates. What could be more pleasing to the eye than a tabletop adorned with great mountains of delicious family favourites, ready for your guests to dig into after a day of fasting? Dot large pitchers of water and mocktails across the table, and then you're free to oversee and socialise with your loved one for unhurried and enjoyable hosting.  

Finishing touches 

Create cosy spaces throughout your home where guests can relax together after their iftar. Set a tranquil tone with lanterns, candles, and other Ramadan décor, and style your indoor and outdoor seating areas with snug blankets and throw pillows to invite long conversations as family members reunite and reconnect. You'll find miniature serving bowls in our tabletop collection for displaying dates, nuts, and delectable Arabic confections on your coffee and accent tables. Fill your home with evocative scents from Crate and Barrel's home fragrance range, and place elegant incense burners and holders in your prayer space for evening and night prayers. 

Approach your gatherings with intention this Ramadan, taking the time to prepare your banquet and ready your home so that you can be fully present as you host a magical evening.