Hooray, 21 years old! And that means it’s time for your 21 dinner. A festive evening full of fun and a delicious dinner. Are you still looking for ideas to make this evening perfect? Then read on quickly. We share the best ideas for your 21 dinner.
When young people turn 21, they are officially adults. It is the beginning of a new phase in their lives, in which they are now financially independent of their parents. This should be celebrated and that is why many young people throw a 21 dinner. Did you know that this tradition is typically Dutch? The tradition originally originated within student associations. When the students turned 21, they gave a dinner for all club members at their parents’ home. A cozy, fun and delicious way to celebrate this special age. How do you make this evening the perfect evening?
Color theme
A color theme looks very nice both in real life and in photos. Ask the guests in advance if they would like to dress in a color of your choice and provide the decorations in that color yourself. Think of: disco balls, candles, napkins, cutlery, flowers and tablecloths. If you really want everything in one color, adjust the food accordingly. But be careful not to make it too difficult for yourself.
Or a different theme?
In addition to a color theme, there are many other themes that you might like even more, such as:
- A tropical theme with lots of colors and summery looks
- A fairy tale theme
- A theme with everything vintage
- A theme based on a film or series
- A black & gold theme
- A glitter & glamor theme
- A disco theme with as much color as possible
- A rustic chic theme
- A gala theme that cannot be chic enough
- A burnt orange theme
- A rattan theme
5 or 3 course menu
Do you choose a 5- or 3-course menu? Then make a beautiful menu that matches the theme and put it on everyone’s plate. This way everyone knows what tasty dishes await him or her. Please ask in advance about any allergies. This makes it possible for everyone to enjoy all the goodies.
Tapas evening
Instead of serving a 5- or 3-course menu per person, it is also possible to fill shelves with small dishes and place them on the table. This way you turn it into a kind of tapas evening, where everyone can choose from all kinds of delicious snacks. It is also possible to serve multiple rounds.
Invitation
To ensure that your friends will actually be present, you must of course send them an invitation. This is possible via an app, but it is even more fun to do it via a real invitation by post. Design an invitation in the theme of the dinner and put it in everyone’s mailbox. How fun!
Delicious cocktails
Cocktails are always a fun addition to a party. And therefore also at your 21 dinner. Make the tastiest cocktails with and/or without alcohol in advance and serve them while dining. That will be enjoyable!
