Surrealist Dinner Party Inspiration
Surrealism draws out unconscious thoughts through the uncanny and unnerving… therefore a great non-boring dinner theme for 2024. By embracing the unconventional and dreamlike elements of surrealism, guests will be transported into a world where reality blurs with the fantastical. We've compiled decor ideas and recipes in this vein that will reference Magritte and Dalí and yield a very memorable gathering.
For the table, I used Chefanie Tableware: Cloud Tablecloth, Red Lip Placemats, Red Lip Dinner Napkins, Red Lip Cocktail Napkins, Tassel Flatware, Red Stem Glasses, Red Highball Glasses, and Red Flower Candle. In addition to flowers in the centerpiece, i used magnifying glasses and apples.
Pastel Fur Hoops or Chocolate Fur Hoops would be a reference to Meret Oppenheim's teacups. Otherwise, the Meringue Earrings or Caviar Earrings.
For floral arrangements, we displayed red anthuriums and pincushion proteas
in the Kenzan style.
in the Kenzan style.
We created bread sculptures (using wire) as additional decor.
To further celebrate Magritte's iconic clouds, we include puffs of cotton candy in the cocktails.
For bread service, we recommend thick slices with butter in the shape of lips.
For dinner, as an homage to Dalí's lobster telephone, serve full lobsters.
For dessert:
Offer egg shaped chocolates in nests of kataifi dough, all within an open bird cage. This format is also a reference to René Magritte's paintings with bird cages.
As a petit four or parting gift, you can do chocolates in the shape of rats. Very uncanny.
