Is there any better way to kick off the weekend than brunch? A little sweet here, a little salty there, all topped off with delightful discussions with friends and family. But organizing a brunch isn’t always a pleasure, since the preparation required is sometimes daunting. No worries, Toujours Mikes is coming to the rescue. If you want to win the praise of your guests, here is how to host a perfect brunch.

For a successful brunch, prepare what you can the day before

A successful brunch requires planning. If you want to avoid a panic in the morning, prepare everything you will need the night before. Plates, napkins, cutlery, cups, glasses, etc. All this can wait quietly on the table without any worries. In addition, this will ensure you don’t forget anything. The same goes for your menu. Anything that can be prepared the day before, in whole or in part, will spare you a lot of time and stress.

Don’t overdo the good things and keep it simple

Next, avoid getting ahead of yourself. Even if you want to offer your guests an endless choice of food, it makes more sense to limit the number of dishes you serve, if only to avoid spending too much time in your kitchen. When it comes to brunch, there are many options: you can serve typical breakfast dishes as well as lunch-inspired meals such as a breakfast pizza. For convenience, it is best to choose an egg-based dish and a more hearty dish, and to finish on a good note, consider completing the menu with a fruit salad and pastries.

One of the biggest challenges of brunch is keeping food hot once it is cooked. This can be done by keeping it in an oven set at 200°F until ready to serve. This will keep the food at an ideal temperature while waiting for your guests to enjoy it. After all, most people like to settle down, chat and have a drink before they start eating.

A brunch that’s a feast for the eyes

When you have a seat at the table, your appetite comes from your eyes as much as your stomach. Although not absolutely necessary, it is worth considering a brunch with a colour palette for the various decorations and accessories. Consider brightening up your table with flowers and other items that will please your guests. This will not only encourage discussion, but will also enhance the atmosphere.

Host the perfect brunch without pulling out all the stops

There is no such thing as a perfect brunch, but a brunch that is ideal for you can be achieved. The ultimate goal of brunch is to eat well and have fun. For an easy solution, prepare everything you can the day before, plan a tasty but realistic menu and set up a lovely table. After that, all you have to do is enjoy the company of your friends and family. Furthermore, don’t panic if things don’t work out as expected: all your guests want is to have a good time with you. And if, despite these few tips, you still have doubts about your culinary skills, simply stop by one of our restaurants open for breakfast. Our staff will be happy to serve you the best brunch.