The Perfect Host

When you're having a party, you want your guests to have a great time, naturally. However you want to be a responsible host too so here are some simple ways to help guests enjoy the party without putting themselves or others at risk of harm or feeling like “death warmed up” the day after.

• Keep an eye on the sizes of measures – don’t be too generous and try to stick to pub measures and smaller glasses
• Offer water and alcohol free alternatives.
• Serve food - it really helps to soak up the alcohol.
• Watch the strength of mix in home made cocktails – use plenty of ice and mixers.
• If people have had a bit too much to drink, encourage them (very nicely) to have a soft drink. Tell a ‘white lie’ – like the beer has run out!
• Keep a special eye out for young people and make sure they're OK.
• Make sure everyone can get home safely, using a designated driver, public transport, or taxi.
• Have taxi phone numbers available and if at all possible pre-book.

·         As host make sure to set a good example, drink in moderation.