What do you put in the fridge for guests?

[Casey-And-Dane-lle0]

Hello there. I’m a new host and have been reading all the informative posts on here. My space is a private guest house with kitchen. I have a mini fridge in the space that I put waters in.

Are there any other must haves I should put in there? I leave snacks on the table, but wanted to know if others have had good feedback on other things. 

Thanks in advance for any suggestions. 

-Dane’lle 

[Gretchen51]

I think its a nice extra to provide basics: oil, a few seasonings, but always put single serving juice 2, yogurts 2, fruit, oatmeal packets, bars, at least 1/2 doz eggs,  and REAL cream in a tiny bottle, plus can of coffee, Kurieg pods, tea bags,  I was putting out a large bottle of mineral water, but almost nobody took it.  I don't leave out alcohol, as you don't know if a guest is a recovering alcoholic.  

[Helen427]

For those who mention about the offer of milk, have you considered sending a msg to ask your Guests prior to arrival if they have any particular Milk preference?

That way it adds a little extra appreciated touch, or a definite yes or no if they plan to consume it.

Win/ Win all around.

Is there a reason why in the USA so few of you appear to drink fresh milk & prefer to use other substances?

[Sarah977]

@Helen427  What "other substances" are you referring to?  I haven't drunk a glass of milk since I was about 14, although I do use it occasionally in cereal. Even seeing someone drink a glass of milk is nauseating to me. As far as I'm concerned, milk is for baby cows 🙂

[Ann783]

@Helen427  - provide a small container of whole milk. I don't message the guest ahead of time because I don't want to go down a rabbit hole. In my own home we have allergies and lactose intolerance so we use soy and almond milk. It costs me a little over a dollar, so if they don't use it I'm fine. We cater to families so I figure it can also be used for cereal, oatmeal etc.

[Ann783]

In the refrigerator I leave eggs, small bottle of whole milk, bottle of orange juice, 1/4 stick of butter, whole grain bread, bacon and several bottles of water. In addition I leave coffee, Keurig pods, an assortment of teas, Land o Lake Mini Moos creamer half & half, cookies from a local shop, salt,pepper, cooking oils.  If I am  in town before the stay, I also leave fresh flowers in each bathroom.  With the exception of the salt, coffee, tea, pepper and cooking oils - I don't inform the guests … so it's a nice surprise. 

[Dimitar27]

Bottle of water (in the summer), coffee creamer and sometimes-2 small bottles of natural doogh.

[Helen427]

@Dimitar27  what is natural 'doogh"? or do you mean 'Dough" as in to make bread with?

Or as some of us say Dough, as in monies 🙂

[Sarah977]

@Helen427  I had never heard that either, so I just Googled it. It's a sort of kefir drink- nothing to do with flour dough or money.

[Dimitar27]

No. Its called doogh or ayran. A yogurt drink.

[Helen427]

Thanks @Sarah977 I hadn't thought to look on Google.

@Dimitar27  Is Doogh a traditional drink for breakfast in Bulgaria?

[Dimitar27]

Yes, it is. But not only for Bulgaria. Eastern Europe, Asia, the Middle east...

[Kitty-and-Creek0]

@Casey-And-Dane-lle0 

Good question! What you leave is up to you entirely. If you are near a grocery store, perhaps less. We are quite remote, so we leave a few necessities: almond milk, granola, fruit juice, yogurt. We also leave a selection of coffees and teas. 

Happy hosting to you!