Hosting a brunch at home, but not sure where to begin? Here are some brunch ideas to help you organize and host an easy, but impressive late-morning meal.

Tips + Tricks:

Opt for a Buffet-Style Brunch v. Plated-
This will make things easier for you by having all of the food finished and plated beforehand making a delicious insta-worthy spread in no time at all.

Set the Table the Night Before-
Grab your plates, silverware, serving dishes, crafts, champagne glasses, water glasses, pitchers, and napkins, and set them on the table so you can focus solely on food prep the morning of.

Prep as Much Food as you Can Beforehand-
Some food will need to be cooked fresh in the morning, but some side dishes can be plated and stored in the fridge overnight so you can quickly grab and place them on the buffet table. If you’re going to need to chop and cut certain foods, do this ahead of time as well. Anything to eliminate prep time the day of will help you remain stress free!

Add Flowers-
Grad some flowers from the grocery store to display on the table in a vase or jar(s). This easy addition will elevate your tablescape and make you seem like a brunch expert!

Some of our Fave Brunch Recipes:

BYO Parfait Bar-
A build your own yogurt parfait bar is an easy crowd pleaser. Display an arrangement of toppings (granola, honey, chopped fruit, chocolate chips, nuts, etc.) and a large bowl of plain vanilla yogurt. Set aside spoons and cups for guests to make their own parfaits. The bar makes an impressive spread and guests can enjoy their parfaits exactly the way they like them.

Mimosa Bar-
Brunch wouldn’t be the same without a classic mimosa, but spruce it up by giving your guests options. Offer different types of juice to mix with champagne or ginger ale. Try cranberry, grapefruit, and pineapple. Make sure to also provide ice water and coffee (and all the fixin’s).

Pastries-
Set out an assortment of pastries, including scones, croissants, and muffins. Opt for miniature sized ones to not overpower the table or your guests’ appetites! For a more intricate option- make fruit + cream cheese breakfast pastries! Check out a recipe for them here.

Cinnamon Sugar Pancakes-
You’ll need a staple main breakfast dish to go with your sides. Pancakes are a go-to, but can be boring. Elevate your pancake recipe by adding cinnamon to the batter and topping with fruit and cinnamon sugar. Make a cinnamon sugar glaze to go with the cakes to really impress your guests. Here’s a recipe. Make sure to offer sugar-free maple syrup as well as regular.

Deviled Eggs-
What’s brunch without eggs? Make deviled eggs instead of any type of hot eggs- this way you can prepare them beforehand. Here’s a recipe for classic deviled eggs, and some creative deviled eggs recipes if you’re feeling ambitious.

Bacon-
Somebody will be disappointed if there’s no bacon. Cook some up in a sautee pan as a side dish just in case. The smell alone will have guests’ mouths watering as soon as they enter your home.

Now that you’ve got the breakfast part of brunch covered, don’t forget to serve a few lunch items as well!

Deconstructed Mini Sandwiches-
Prepare a variety of sandwich meats ahead of time, choose from chicken salad, tuna salad, shrimp salad, egg salad, turkey, ham, roast beef etc. Display mini buns, lettuce, cheeses, tomato, mustard, mayo etc. Guests can make their own sandwich or enjoy the meats as they are.

Poached Salmon-
Now that you have a cold lunch item prepared in advance, prepare a hot one the morning of. Salmon is a favorite for pro-brunchers because it’s a lighter option. Here’s a recipe to try!

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