Every seasoned host knows to expect the unexpected—after all, it’s rare when a party goes entirely according to plan. We’ve all been there: Your aunt leaves her famed holiday spice cake at home, your brother makes a last-minute decision to bring his new girlfriend and she’s gluten-free, or you have the sudden panicked realization that you completely forgot to stock up on cutlery and napkins.
Luckily, in these moments, there’s DoorDash. It may not prevent your uncle from spewing his unpopular opinions, but it can alleviate a good majority of your hosting-related stress. With a DashPass membership, you can get all of your holiday-party needs (read: groceries, prepared food, alcohol, paper goods…) delivered to your door with $0 delivery fees on eligible orders. It’s kind of like a set of modern-day reindeer, delivering all of your holiday essentials with just a click of a button.
So yes, hosting can be chaotic, but when you use DoorDash, you don’t need to break a sweat. Here’s just a sampling of how you can use it to fix any kind of holiday disaster in complete invisibility:
Your Guests Devoured The Cheese Board…In Minutes
The cardinal rule of hosting? Don’t run out of food. When putting together your shopping list on DoorDash, we recommend erring on the side of “more is more.” Make your best guess on how much you think people will eat—and then keep going. So, for instance, if you think one appetizer sampler board is enough, buy two. When your guests end up polishing off the first before the first-hour mark, you’ll look like an absolute queen (or king) when you nonchalantly grab another from the fridge.
Someone Forgot The Pie
While we love when guests offer a helping hand, we’ve also learned that…well, you can never be too prepared. If your well-intended friend forgot to bring the pie (or whatever they promised), you can order a backup to be delivered in under an hour.*
You Ran Out Of Booze
When it comes to holiday parties, it’s hard to predict what people will want to drink. Start by stocking your bar with the essentials, of course; DoorDash has a large selection of spirits like Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Don Julio, and much more. You’ll also find all of the ingredients you need to make festive cocktails, like eggnog, mulled wine, and hot toddies, at your fingertips. And we recommend budgeting for at least one cup of mixer per person—but don’t worry, if the bar does dry out, DoorDash has you covered.
Your Sister-In-Law Is Now Vegan
Regardless of how well you know everyone on your guest list, people are going to surprise you. You never know if someone recently developed a food allergy, is on a new diet, or is unexpectedly bringing a plus-one with dietary restrictions. When shopping from DoorDash, you can find a large selection of packaged and prepared foods that meet all kinds of different dietary needs. To make sure everyone feels included and no one leaves hungry, load up on options like gluten-free crackers and vegan eggnog.
The Kids Are Bouncing Off The Walls
To keep the kiddos entertained (and to give the adults a break), set up a festive activity station where they can self-entertain. With DoorDash, you can purchase gingerbread-house kits and all the essentials for holiday cookie decorating (e.g., Christmas cookies, icing, etc.). Set up a craft table with holiday-themed sprinkles, snowman marshmallows, and assorted candy, so they can decorate their little hearts out while you enjoy your adult company.
*Based on average delivery time. Delivery times may vary and are not guaranteed.
