Our new seasonal supper club series is an invitation to slow
down, settle in, and intentionally connect with family and friends.

Each season, we’ll share how we envisioned our Shared Table—with ideas for food, table settings, and thoughtful details—while leaving plenty of room to create one of your own. Our hope is that this encourages a rhythm of gathering throughout the year, making space for the people you love.
We can’t wait to see how your table comes to life.

Share Yours by Using #MagnoliaSharedTable

What is a Progressive Dinner?

It’s a meal that unfolds slowly, moving from room to room, following conversation rather than a set of rules. As the flavors change and courses continue, so grows the opportunity to settle even deeper into the moment. The only goal is to be
right where you are and let the evening last.

Fall invites promises of many kinds. The weather cools. Calendars fill. Time passes like any other season, but something about autumn’s shift tunes our attention toward the now. A progressive dinner is one way to embrace the present—holding these fleeting fall hours more thoughtfully.

That’s why we chose dishes that encourage unhurried connection, like bite-sized hors d’oeuvres, large-batch cocktails, and show-stopping desserts. We hope it inspires you to host with a goal of being present, letting the night take shape as it may. We’re in no hurry, after all...

Everything You Need to Host

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Share moments from your gathering using #MagnoliaSharedTable.
While creating a menu for the evening, consider what flavors are in season, as
well as the kinds of drinks and dishes
that could appeal to every guest.

Get the Recipe: Fall Sangria

Get the Recipe: Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms

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While creating a menu for the evening, consider what flavors are in season, as
well as the kinds of drinks and dishes
that could appeal to every guest.
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Get the Recipe: Maple Whiskey Sour

Get the Recipe: Pecan Shortbread Crackers

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Get the recipe: Kale-Pomegranate Salad

Get the recipe: Classic Lasagna Roll-Ups

Get the Recipe: Herb Butter Candle

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Curiosity and a desire to hear other people’s stories are at the heart of any great supper club. For a progressive-style gathering, consider placing a question at each location to keep conversation flowing.

A background playlist is another way to set the tone for an easygoing evening. Press
play below to enjoy a mix of songs we pulled together for the occasion.

OUR SPOTIFY PLAYLIST
After the second helpings and folded napkins, enjoy something sweet around the fire or out on the patio. You’ve arrived at the heart of the night now. Enjoy the moment as it is, with a richness all its own.

Get the Recipe: Salted Maple Cider

Get the Recipe: Candy Bar Cheesecake

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After the second helpings and folded napkins, enjoy something sweet around the fire or out on the patio. You’ve arrived at the heart of the night now. Enjoy the moment as it is, with a richness all its own.
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One Month Out: Pick a location for each course | Create a guest list | Choose a date + time | Send invites | Ideate menu + decor

One Week Out: Finalize menu | Create shopping list | Replenish hosting staples | Send a reminder to guests

Two Days Out: Buy produce + perishables | Create conversation cards, notes, or other meaningful elements | Tidy your spaces

One Day Out: Prepare make-ahead recipes | Set the table | Create a cooking schedule | Send a final reminder
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  • Share Yours Now that we’ve shared how we’re dressing up our Shared Table this season—we want to see yours!
Use the hashtag #MagnoliaSharedTable to share your fall gathering with us.

A Guide to Hosting: Recipes, Menus & Table‑Setting Inspiration

The Shared Table is a seasonal gathering guide designed to help you learn how to host a dinner party or casual gathering in a way that feels natural, inviting, and marked by intention. Start by choosing a theme for your gathering, then plan a dinner party menu with seasonal recipes for sharing—from brunch favorites like biscuits and baked goods to dinner recipes, salads, and family-style meals. When it’s time to set the table, create thoughtful place settings by layering dinner plates, salad plates, and bowls, pairing serveware and table linens, and adding low, natural centerpieces that encourage conversation. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, planning a holiday gathering, or setting the table for an everyday meal, these hosting ideas, entertaining tips, recipes for sharing, and table-setting inspiration help you create meaningful moments and a rhythm of gathering season after season.