Hosting Tips and Tricks at Bloom

Hosting looks different for everyone. A night playing board games and listening to guilty pleasures can be as enjoyable as an elegant dinner party, where every dish is well paired with good wine.

With an apartment at Bloom Nine Elms, you benefit from all the amenities the development has. Hosting is simple, seamless and a great way to create memories in your new home.  

Living in Our Spacious Open Plan Apartments

Each Bloom Nine Elms home has an open-plan kitchen and living area perfect for any occasion. The light, spacious, homely dimensions make your private living area ideal for an intimate gathering with family and friends. Why not host a book club in your living room? Or, put your Smeg kitchen appliances to the test and whip up a meal for your loved ones?

Whatever you choose, dim the lights and put your favourite playlist on in the background for ultimate ambiance.

Simple & Stylish Table Settings

An elegant, tastefully curated dining room table can transform a living space. Our two-bedroom apartments comfortably fit a six-person table, perfect for a spruce-up when you want to have people around.

Beyond the essentials like placemats, cutlery and crockery, the key to a great table setting is a creative personal touch to the decor. Small details like napkin rings, handwritten name cards, or a personalised menu for your guests can make sitting down together over a glass of wine and good food especially memorable.

Stress-Free Menu Ideas

Here are some key considerations for smooth, easy preparation when hosting a meal for your friends and family:  

Consider Dietary Restrictions 

Get in touch with your guests before the day to find out any dietary restrictions or preferences they may have. If they are veggie/vegan or have a food intolerance then include a dish on your menu that everyone can safely enjoy together.

Keep it Simple

You might be tight on time during the day, so don't go too complicated with your dishes. Keep the prep work light and if you cook, include some dishes you have made before!

Work with the Season 

If you feel stuck for ideas, let the seasons inspire your ingredients and dish choices. That way, your menu can include fresh ingredients that are easy to find in your grocery shop.

Low-Maintenance Menu Ideas for Spring:

Starters

• Baked Feta with Sesame and Honey
• Tomato Bruschetta

Mains

• Slow Cooked Lamb and Aubergine Hot Pot
• Spring Vegetable Pie

Desserts

• Fruity Pavlova
• Rhubarb Crumble and Custard

Apartment Building Perks: Bloom Nine Elms Amenities

The Bloom Nine Elms development has four unique private dining and kitchen spaces that are exclusively available for our residents to book and hire for hosting larger parties and functions.

The swimming pool terrace is ideal for a BBQ and cocktail night during the summer. The sky bar and lounge also offer a low-maintenance setting to enjoy the stunning London skyline with friends. If you prefer a more casual hangout, the Games Room has a pool table and table tennis where you can run a tournament or play matches as a team.

Group Activities and Entertainment

Bloom Nine Elms regularly hosts events and creative workshops for our residents to enjoy, from paint-and-sip nights to outdoor movie nights on the rooftop. Speak to one of the Bloom Nine Elms team at reception and find out more about upcoming events.

Embrace the Bloom Nine Elms Community

Ready to level up your hosting? Share the experience of elegant, luxury living that comes with a home at Bloom Nine Elms and explore the onsite amenities and events on your doorstep.