We’re gearing up for one of the brightest days of the year, Shabbanukkah! One of our favorite Jewish traditions is hosting parties, and this year is the year to host a banger. Here’s our take on how to host the ultimate Shabbanukkah party supporting badass Jewish and women-founded brands — no frying required.
On the Menu
Espresso Martinis from Couplet Coffee
Couplet Coffee collaborates with artists to illustrate their bags and focuses on creating a diverse community of coffee drinkers. Pick up a bag of their Espresso for Everyone blend and brew up some espresso martinis. Need a way to brew the espresso? They have an at home espresso starter kit with your name on it.
Tahini-Laden Snack Bites with Seed and Mill
We can’t hide our love for Seed and Mill’s halva coated pecans. Place them in little dishes across the party space, or add them to a cheese board. Warning: they may be addicting. But a little halva never hurt anyone. While on their site, perhaps grab some of their new chocolate sesame sauce to line your martini glasses with?
Add a Little Bit of ✨ Spice ✨ to Your Nog with Sh’mallow + NY Shuk
We see your standard eggnog and raise you a topping of Sh’mallow’s whipped marshmallow and NY Shuk’s Kafe Hawaij! This combo is the perfect added twist to a much-beloved classic, making it your own and adding a little Jewish love. If you want to get extra fancy, you can even torch the whipped marshmallow.
Classy it up with Fishwife’s Caviar, Haven’s Kitchen Aioli, and Little Latke Crisps
A trio made in (Jewish) heaven, if you ask us. We’re already addicted to Little Latke’s new-to-the-scene latke crisps (no frying required!) — jazz them up by adding a schmear of Haven’s Kitchen herby yuzu aioli and Fishwife’s California white sturgeon caviar. We promise your party will be the talk of the town for years to come.
Add a DIY Instant Matzo ball Soup Bar for Some Cozy Vibes
NOOISH is making matzo ball soup without all the futz. Have your friends grab a bowl, add in hot water and some of their favorite toppings (ours are Osem soup croutons), and voila! It is soup in a gorgeous and convenient cup they can both nosh on and mingle with. These are also a great option for some gifts your guests can take home for when they need to soak up that espresso martini hangover the next morning.
Beat the Schvitz with Some Anytime Spritz + Fresh Fizz Soda
What can we say? We like a variety of beverage options. Snag a party pack (or two!) of Anytime Spritz, which features their four delectable vodka spritz flavors — Herby Lime Fizz, Yuzu Ginger Punch, Cranberry Amaro Splash & Spicy, Salty Grapefruit. For those who prefer a non-boozy option, grab a variety pack of honey and date syrup-sweetened Fresh Fizz Sodas. Finally, a festive choice for non-drinkers!
Setting the Vibe
Dress up the Ambiance with Nosh Table
There are too many good options for place settings and napkins from Nosh Table for us to decide your vibe. Perhaps some Martini Mensch cocktail napkins can be served with your espresso martinis? We also can’t resist the schmutz napkins. For a more timeless vibe, you can grab the nosh placemat and napkin bundle, or lean into the holidays with Hanukkah 8-piece set. Whichever direction you go in, you won’t go wrong!
Light Some Doggo-Friendly Scents with Companion Candles
Set the mood and scent with some pet-friendly candles from Companion Candles. A happy pup makes for a way less stressful get-together! Find the right scent for you using their scent finder, and scatter a few candles around the room to get the mood going.
Spread Holiday Joy + Health
Stay Healthy with Beekeeper’s Naturals
Be sure to have a jar of Beekeeper’s Naturals superfood honey on hand to incorporate into recipes and teas to help support your immune system! We also love their propolis spray, which is perfect while hosting — just a few spritzes should help give you a little immune boost while soothing throat irritation. Maybe put one out for your guests, too?
Enjoy the Party to the Fullest with Moops
Grab a few bottles of Moops to leave around the party to keep those noshing on your cheese plates or having sour cream with their latkes happy. Just like Lactaid pills, they provide lactaid enzymes in a delicious syrup format that makes them as festive as the party itself.
We’d love to see pictures of your Shabbanukkah gatherings. Tag us on Instagram at @nooishfood and @onetableshabbat.
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About the Author
Sarah Nathan is the founder of NOOISH, a modern take on Jewish comfort foods and inventor of the world’s first ever *Instant Matzo Ball Soup*. She has a decade of experience as a leader in both the packaged foods and Jewish culinary space. As a Jewish community leader, she was a producer on the Great Big Jewish Food Fest, a REALITY Israel: Taste alum, and is culinary coordinator for B’teavon – an annual Jewish culinary experience. She has hosted over 30 dinners on the OneTable platform and most recently co-founded CPG Shabbat, bringing the food and beverage community together at major industry conferences and cities around the country.