Relaxed Entertaining Gifts

The best gatherings rarely feel formal. A long table outside, a striped tablecloth, platters passed from hand to hand and candlelight as the afternoon turns into evening.

Relaxed Entertaining Gifts is our edit for the people who love to host. Discover cotton tablecloths and table runners, napkins and rattan placemats, marble serving boards, cheese knives, salad servers, stoneware platters, coastal glassware, ice buckets and lanterns ~ pieces chosen to make easy, generous entertaining look effortless.

Who it's for

• The friend who always hosts Christmas lunch, birthdays or Friday-night drinks
• Newlyweds and couples setting up their first dining table
• Anyone who loves alfresco dining and coastal summer entertaining

Gift pairing ideas

Pair a tablecloth or runner with coordinating napkins for a ready-made table setting, or team a marble serving board with crab cheese knives for the cheese-platter lover. See Coastal Entertaining and Style the Table for complete looks, or browse Servingware, Barware and Outdoor Entertaining for more.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good gift for someone who loves entertaining?

Choose pieces that make hosting easier and the table look beautiful: a quality cotton tablecloth, a serving board with cheese knives, a large salad bowl with servers or an ice bucket. These are used again and again, long after the occasion.

Are there entertaining gifts under $50?

Yes. Table runners, napkins, coaster sets, salad servers, cheese knife sets, dipping bowls and glassware are all available under $50.

Are these suitable as wedding or engagement gifts?

Absolutely. A tablecloth, serving platter and salad bowl together make a timeless wedding or engagement gift for a couple who loves having people over. Prefer to let them choose? Give a Hamptons Style Gift Card.

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