Holiday Entertaining: How to Set Up a Holiday Buffet [Video]

Ah yes, the holidays are here. And we bet you’re hosting just as many potlucks and dinners as you’re going to. Pot lucks are a great way to celebrate: they take the pressure off the host and every guest feels like they had a hand in the delicious dinner party. But with so many dishes and a hungry crowed, how do you set up a table that is easy to navigate and makes sense? We’re here to help! 

In the video below, lifestyle expert Evette Rios shows us how to set up a table that is both organized and beautiful. With her tips and tricks, you’ll have the guests quickly circulating around dishes that are well labeled, easy to heap on a plate, and decorated with seasonal accents. Watch below.

Evette Ríos is a Puerto Rican-born television host, lifestyle expert, cook, writer, and Director of Development at Latina Media Ventures. A former field correspondent on ABC’s The Chew and design contributor on Rachael Ray, Evette now hosts CBS’ Recipe Rehab, wherein she and other celebrity chefs provide healthy alternatives to popular dishes. Her Puerto Rican roots, love of travel, and fond memories of home-cooked meals with her family inspire her culinary interests. She lives in New York with her husband, Stephen, and their dog, cats, and pet dove.