Do People Still Have Big "Insider" Dinner Parties

[Anonymous]

I always read stories of DC "insider dinner parties" and see listings where a kitchen is described as being great for caterers and a dining room as being great to host a large number of guests.

Are people really hosting 20-30 VIPs on a consistent basis?

I'm familiar with fund raising dinners and been to a few of those but I didn't believe "Chatham House" rules dinner parties with a senior WH admin and say a Dem senator were still frequent enough for the mention.

[Anonymous]

Yup. High end entertaining is still alive and well, and always will be

[Anonymous]

If you have to ask, you are an outsider.

[Anonymous]

I worked such events in DC, and recall working at the residence of a diplomat/ambassador. They had a separate kitchen used specifically for caterers/“help” (not for daily use by the family).

[Anonymous]

Yes, though the Sally Q days are past.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I worked such events in DC, and recall working at the residence of a diplomat/ambassador. They had a separate kitchen used specifically for caterers/“help” (not for daily use by the family).

Op here:

I’ve gone to dinners with diplomats/Ambassadors at their residence, and colleagues who’ve fundraised for a politician but I was curious more on a layperson hosting the.

Say there’s an impasse in congress and someone hosts senior GOP and DEM leaders at a private residence with strict “Chatham House,” no media, no phone rules.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you have to ask, you are an outsider.

I fortunately take this as a compliment.

[Anonymous]

Yes, with a lot of DC jobs entertaining is a big part of it.

[Anonymous]

Does anyone remember the posting in the Real Estate Forum of some huge mansion where they build an entertaining kitchen on the property? Like a separate kitchen with balconies that was perfect for chef-offs and cooking entertainment? Many of us offered to live there.

[Anonymous]

Juleanna isn't as into it anymore but there was a time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you have to ask, you are an outsider.

I think the OP was very clear that they were.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Juleanna isn't as into it anymore but there was a time.

I no longer live in DC - DYK why?