3 Game-Changing Essentials That Make Holiday Hosting Nearly Effortless

Published on November 5, 2025

Get ready, folks—holiday hosting season has officially arrived! But this year, we’re ditching the stress and embracing effortless style. Picture this: showstopping spreads that look straight out of a magazine, without requiring hours in the kitchen. Thanks to a fresh lineup of chic, hardworking products, pulling off a holiday spread that’s both simple and stunning has never been easier. Consider this your shortcut to party-hosting glory and add these products to your holiday hosting arsenal.

1. Pretty Paper Plates

These disposables are so chic, you’ll feel no shame about using them—even for a special occasion. The joy of setting a beautiful table and the convenience of throwaway dishes are no longer mutually exclusive thanks to Pavilion, a design-forward paper plate company dreamed up by a pair of grad school classmates. With 18 patterns in dinner, dessert, and mini sizes, these plates make your holiday table distinctive, sans the post-feast cleanup marathon.

2. Cluster Bowls

These bowls will make up your new favorite charcuterie board—minus the need for a board. These gorgeous cluster bowls from The Favorites make creating a holiday dip spread, a crudité platter, a taco night, or a baked potato bar—use your imagination—so much faster and easier. They come in an array of sizes, finishes, and price points to suit your space, budget, and needs. The best part? It’s too pretty to put away. Leave it out on the table year-round and fill it with trinkets or decor.

3. The Coolest of Coolers

File this under “things we didn’t know we needed but absolutely do." Revo Coolers serve double duty: they keep food warm or cold and create an easy, bar-ready display. Drinks and bottles are visible and easily accessible without digging through deep ice, while condiment trays create the climate-controlled buffet of your dreams. It can also be used with heat packs as a flameless chafer, making it versatile for all types of spreads and displays. It works effectively both indoors and outdoors, and even floats in pools or hot tubs. It’s the ideal graze-able cooler for holiday parties, tailgating, sporting events, a January snow day chili bar—the foodie opportunities are endless.