Curate
pantry
contents
Extend
the island
Make space
for platters
Magic up more space
ABOVE A versatile
seating/serving area
is the perfect place to
perch during parties!
Look at where your existing kitchen might
not be meeting its potential. Lisa Mayski
of Kaboodle Kitchen suggests retrofitting
handy devices to create additional storage
and, if space permits, adding to the
benchtop. “Extend an island to create
an area dedicated to grazing and serving
food,” she says. “When you’re finished
entertaining, it can act as a second
dining space or food prep area.”
To temporarily tweak a kitchen into an
entertainer’s space, annex territory from
other rooms. Move plastic ware or small
appliances from a cupboard to the garage
or linen cupboard to make way for trays
and platters. Use the laundry as a storage
spot or dumping ground for dirty dishes
– a large sink helps when cleaning up!
Sort food storage
Run down your stocks of food in the weeks
prior to an event to create extra storage
space. Use up, consolidate and tidy pantry
items to buy you extra clearance – and
take the opportunity to make sure your
pantry hardware is working hard enough.
“Pull-out wireware is a great way to add
an extra layer of organisation to your
pantry,” says Lisa. Adding a few shelf
stackers helps to utilise unused cupboard
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“Rotating baskets in corner
cabinets create better
access for storing large
bowls, platters, appliances
or even pantry items”
Lisa Mayski, Kaboodle Kitchen
height. Finding more room in the fridge is
trickier, so call a good old esky into service.
Blocks of ice will last longer than cubes – DIY
blocks in old ice-cream containers ahead of
time. Store food in containers or on racks, so
they don’t get soggy from melting ice.
Audit all servingware
Take out all your platters and serving bowls,
give them a good wash, and decide if you
need to upgrade or increase your inventory.
Do the same with crockery, glassware and
cutlery. Bin chipped and broken pieces and
make sure there’s enough for everyone. Don’t
stress if they’re not matching – mixing eclectic
pieces from different sets in varied sizes but in
a consistent colour palette can look great!
