Do you offer food and drink to your guests?

[Rebecca]

Hello hosts 👋

I’m really excited to hear about the lovely things you do to make your guests feel right at home. So, I’m super curious, do you offer any delicious food and drink to your guests? 

Whether it's a charming welcome basket filled with local treats, a delightful breakfast spread, or a thoughtfully curated selection of beverages, your special touches can make such a difference in their experience. I once stayed in a yurt in Derbyshire that was on a farm, and we were provided with a a very tasty bottled cows milk to go with my morning coffee. Delicious! 

Please share your creative ideas, heartwarming stories, or any unique offerings you provide below! I can’t wait to hear all about it!

[Rebecca]

This sounds wonderful @Alexandros126 - I love greek food. What is in the traditional bread? I think I have tried the Robola wine before! 😊

[Andrzej50]

Hey Rebecce w moim apartamencie nie mam możliwości serwowania posiłków ale zawsze czeka na powitanie gości w saszetkach herbata, kawa, śmietanka do kawy i cukier. Mimo, że nie ma tego w ofercie to zawsze pozostawiam coś słodkiego, batonik lub cukierki.

Gościom udostępniam też przyprawy takie jak sól, pieprz, papryka i olej. 

Dopiero zaczynam jako gospodarz ale też bardzo dużo podróżuje i posiadam już wiedzę czego mi brakowało w wynajmowanych przez siebie pokojach, dlatego staram się, aby te potrzeby zaspokoić swoim gościom. Wszystkich pozdrawiam i będę uważnie korzystać z tego forum aby nabrać jeszcze większej wiedzy od strony gospodarza.

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Google Translation added by Community Manager:   

Hey Rebecca, I don't have the option of serving meals in my apartment, but there are always tea, coffee, cream and sugar in sachets waiting to greet guests. Even though it's not on offer, I always leave something sweet, a candy bar or candies.

I also provide guests with spices such as salt, pepper, paprika and oil.

I'm just starting out as a host, but I also travel a lot and I already have knowledge of what I missed in the rooms I rented, so I try to satisfy these needs of my guests. Greetings to everyone and I will carefully use this forum to gain even more knowledge from the host's side. 

[Rebecca]

Thank you so much for sharing with us @Andrzej50 - it's great to hear about the thoughtful touches you're adding for your guests! A little something sweet really goes a long way. 🍬

Since you're just starting out, what's been the most surprising thing you've learned about hosting so far? I’d love to hear more about your experiences!

Happy hosting and welcome to the community!

[Anne14787]

I offer a space in my house and the kitchen is shared with me...  So I keep one cupboard specifically for my guests stocked with tea, coffee, cocoa, sugar & non-perishable creamers, along with instant oatmeal choices for breakfast.  There is a grocery store close by and I offer plenty of storage space in the fridge and pantry for longer-stay guests who are inclined to do "real" cooking.

Anne

[Rebecca]

Hello @Anne14787 👋

That sounds like a lovely setup you have for your guests. It's great that you provide a stocked cupboard and space for cooking. I bet your guests really appreciate those thoughtful touches!

Have you had any experiences with guests who used the kitchen to whip up something special? It's always interesting to hear what people create when they have the chance to cook in a new place!

[Annette1128]

We offer tea and coffee and bottled water and sports drinks (because of our elevation in New Mexico is is important for people not used to it to stay hydrated) - small snacks like granola bars, bag of trail mix and hard candy. If someone lets us know they are celebrating something we will leave cupcakes from a local bakery for them. They always love the surprise! 

[Rebecca]

Hello @Annette1128  👋 

I love the idea of leaving cupcakes for celebrations - what a sweet surprise! 🍰 

How high is the elevation where you are? 

[Annette1128]

We are at 5,312 feet of elevation - it can give a lot of people headaches or make them feel tired. 

[Andrew3695]

i usually provide bottled water, coffee, tea and welcome snacks 

[Rebecca]

I love a welcome snack @Andrew3695! When we travel with our children, welcome snacks are a fantastic way to keep them busy whilst we unpack! 

What kind of snacks do you provide? 

[Andrew3695]

hello Rebecca i usually provide locally baked snacks made with coconut, tamarind and banana 

[Cherie-Monique0]

@Rebecca

We supply all the staples.  Coffee, tea, sugar, olive oil, spices, refrigerator condiments and a welcome basket with a variety of chips, pretzels & popcorn.

Cherie

[Babe-And-Michael0]

Hello Rebecca,

I have spices and unexpired condiments in the fridge. Outside of those things and maybe some popcorn or snacks left in the welcome basket I don’t offer any other food or drink.

[Camille808]

We provide bottled and filtered water, as well as everything you need for tea and coffee (sugar, creamer, herbal and regular tea, quality ground coffee). We sometimes add a bottle of local wine as a treat.

[April96]

Hi all! No, but my setup is "dorm room" style with a mini fridge, microwave, and coffee/tea maker. I leave a bottle of water for each guest and have a small tin on top of the microwave where I stash some snacks: protein granola bars, cookies, and pretzels. 

In my nearly 10 years hosting, I've noticed people are very happy to bring all their own stuff, (including groceries)...and they certainly have a lot of it.