How to Host a Dinner the Dugazon Way

Begin with a Story

Every great dinner tells one. Maybe it’s inspired by the beans your grandmother once cooked, a recipe discovered while traveling, or a new cookbook that makes you want to gather friends around the table. Let the evening unfold from that starting point.

Choose Objects with Meaning

The table doesn’t need to be elaborate. Instead, let it feel lived-in and intentional. A vintage serving piece, a stack of well-worn cookbooks, a set of linen napkins that have softened with use. Each object carries its own story, and together they make guests feel like they’re part of something authentic.

Hospitality in the Details

We believe true hospitality is about how people feel when they leave your home. The small touches matter: a candle flickering in the corner, a bowl of olives waiting as the first glass of wine is poured, a handwritten menu slipped beside the plate. These details aren’t about perfection—they’re about making your guests feel cared for.

Always Add Lagniappe

And of course, there’s always a little extra. A dish no one expected. A story shared over dessert. A gift tucked into a guest’s bag as they leave. The Dugazon way of hosting is about creating moments that linger long after the last glass is cleared.

In the end, hosting is about more than dinner. It’s about connection, discovery, and joy. And with the right objects—chosen with intention, full of meaning—you’ll find that your table becomes not just a place to eat, but a place to live, to share, and to remember.