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Gingerbread House Decorating Party Guide

‘Tis the season to bake, build and decorate gingerbread houses.

Keep the houses small and the process simple by making traditional gingerbread houses out of graham crackers. Set the gingerbread houses on Chinet Classic® dinner plates and fill Chinet Crystal® 9oz cups with a variety of candies. Then, let guests of all ages get to work at their own pace and at their own time. This is a fun activity to entertain kids and adults during holiday parties.

Pro tip: Make the houses ahead of time to ensure they are solid and ready for decorating.

Ideal for: Large parties or gatherings with small children

Why just decorate a gingerbread house when you can create a whole landscape? Build the house on a Chinet Classic® platter for more space then add snow, fences, trees and more. This type of party takes a little more time, concentration, and supplies, so it is best for smaller parties or older kids. It makes for a great snow day activity.

Pro tip: Get creative with decoration, don’t limit yourself to traditional sprinkles and candies. Try pretzels for fences, marshmallows for snowmen and sugar cones for trees.

Ideal for: Creative, school-age kids

Take your decorating up a notch by turning your gingerbread house into a gingerbread village. Don’t limit yourself to houses—add shops, streets and more. Provide enough supplies to allow each guest to build one house plus one other creation then put them all together to create a complete village. This event makes a great holiday party for a small group of friends who enjoy creating art and catching up.

Pro tip: Provide guests with snacks to nibble on while decorating or set up a hot chocolate bar and let guests help themselves.

Ideal for: Adults or small parties with teenage kids